Pilot Awards
Ohio State University's Pilot Awards support interdisciplinary research teams advancing innovative science on chronic brain injury, generating pilot data for future large-scale funding.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates: December 9, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 20, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project for one year; up to five awards annually; $25,000 matching funds required.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary, innovative team research projects to advance solutions for chronic brain injury and generate pilot data for larger extramural funding.
Key Information: Letter of Intent approval is required before full application submission; matching funds are mandatory.
Description
The Pilot Awards from Ohio State University’s Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery (CBIRD) provide seed funding for interdisciplinary teams to conduct innovative, high-risk research addressing chronic brain injury. These one-year projects are designed to generate preliminary data, foster new collaborations, and position teams to secure larger extramural research grants or launch clinical trials. Proposals should address chronic brain injury within CBIRD's key research areas, including injury mechanisms, assessment, recovery, and systems implementation.
