What is this service?
The Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Award aims to support new and innovative research projects relevant to clinical & translational science (CTS). CTS is a field of investigation focused on understanding a scientific or operational principle that underlies a step of the translational process, with the goal of developing generalizable principles to accelerate translational research.
We encourage applications that propose addressing a common cause of inefficiency or failure in research projects at any stage of translation, with the goal of producing foundational knowledge that will ultimately improve health.
We encourage applications that propose addressing a common cause of inefficiency or failure in research projects at any stage of translation, with the goal of producing foundational knowledge that will ultimately improve health.
To learn more about CTS and this funding opportunity:
MICHR hosted an informational webinar about CTS and this Pilot Award. You can view the recorded webinar here.
You can learn more about translational science projects MICHR has funded under this mechanism here.
Who can use this service?
Applications are open to faculty members with primary appointments at U-M and Michigan State University; Michigan Medicine affiliate physicians (i.e., U-M Health West and Sparrow); and U-M staff are eligible to serve as Principal Investigators. Community partners and patient advisors are eligible to serve as Co-PIs.
When should I contact MICHR about this service?
We expect to offer this funding opportunity once per year. We anticipate the next round will be announced in the summer of 2024. Watch this page for details.
How much does this service cost?
This service is free and there are no cost-sharing requirements for your department. The cost pricing/recharge rates for this and other MICHR services are available here.