Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Program (CTSP)
Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Program (CTSP)
The CTSI is now accepting applications for the 2026 CTSI Translational Science Pilot Award, funded through the NIH CTSA award.
The CTSP award funds highly meritorious research for the development of preliminary data to enable researchers to be competitive in applying for extramural funding that advances clinical and translational science.
2026 Theme: Accelerating Translational Solutions for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
Funding
$25,000-$35,000
Pre-Application Due Date
September 19, 2025
Full Application Due Date
October 31, 2025
The request for applications (RFA) is designed to stimulate and support transformative, innovative, interdisciplinary studies that seek to advance team science, implementation science, inter-institutional partnerships and/or community partnerships through understanding and addressing the biological, behavioral, environmental, sociocultural and structural factors that influence chronic disease management.
Information and Ideation Sessions
Two information and ideation sessions will be held. Each session will include a short 30 minute presentation on Translational Science and Q&A followed by a 1.5-hour Ideation workshop designed to elevate the strength and quality of proposals through early peer review and panel feedback.
Session 1
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 2:30 - 4 p.m. EST
Session 2
Monday, September 8, 2025, 2:30 - 4 p.m. EST