The overarching goal of the BU CTSI Pilot Grant Program is to help investigators explore and solve major challenges in translational science, especially those that address the special health problems of our urban communities, by developing and deploying new tools, methods and processes to expedite clinical and translational research and discovery. Review the Full RFA Here.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a primary, faculty appointment at Boston University, and the research to be conducted must be based at Boston University, Boston Medical Center or any of their affiliated hospitals and health centers.
Faculty with co-appointments at BU and affiliated institutions are also encouraged to apply.
Recipients of previous CTSI awards are eligible to apply for awards to support new research projects, providing awards are at least two years apart.
Individuals from under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications from teams of investigators particularly that cross disciplines, Departments and Schools Institutions are highly encouraged to apply.
Available Funding
Direct costs up to $20,000 may be requested for applications with a single PI
Direct costs up to $50,000 may be requested for applications with 2 or more PI’s comprising a credible research team (CTSI general funds and BUSM awards only)
