The Center for Clinical and Translational Science at UK will accept applications for pilot projects according to the following schedule:

Call for Applications: September 17, 2018
Letter of Intent Due: October 12, 2018
Letter of Intent Finalists Notified:  November 9, 2018
Full Application Due: December 7, 2018
Funding Decision: January, 2019
 
The categories of awards will be as follows:
 
The purpose of this funding mechanism is to provide a new opportunity and resources to support innovative, collaborative research relevant to the health challenges and disparities faced by the nation and the citizens of Kentucky.
 
EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATOR AWARD
This award is intended to support pilot studies by early stage investigators to obtain preliminary data for an extramural grant submission. The maximum award will be $25,000 which must be spent over 18 months. This award is only open to investigators in the early stage of their career, or investigators who are transitioning into a new area. Applicants must identify a mentor to assist with the investigator’s training.
 
INNOVATION AND HIGH IMPACT AWARD
This award is for investigators at all stages of career development; early career, midlevel, and senior investigators, and is intended to stimulate innovation and to support pilot studies that will lead to extramural funding. The total award is limited to $50,000 which must be spent over 18 months.
 
For detailed information, please see the attached RFA.
Questions, please email: amy.thomas17@uky.edu

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CCTS - HIGH IMPACT and EARLY CAREER RFA 2018 .PDF 
 
Amy Thomas
CCTS Administrative Coordinator Pilot Funding Program
Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences
Phone: 859-323-7395
Fax: 859-257-9560
Amy.Thomas17@uky.edu
 
Mailing Address:
University of Kentucky
AB Chandler Medical Center
800 Rose Street – Pavilion H
Suite C-300 – Room 337
Lexington, KY 40536