Advance Rhode Island Clinical and Translational Research Network supports Rhode Island investigators with clinical and translational research funding to address health needs and build data for independent funding.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: September 25, 2026 (Non-Brown portal access) | September 25, 2026 (Optional leadership call) | October 9, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (Preliminary applications) | December 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (Invited full proposals)
Funding Amounts: Pilot: up to $100,000 for 12 months; Developmental: up to $200,000 for 24 months; Mentored Scholar: up to $40,000/year for scholar and $10,000 for mentor, for 12 months
Summary: Advance RI-CTR-N funds clinical and translational research addressing health needs in Rhode Island and beyond.
Key Information: Applicants must select one award category; investigators may hold only one IDeA award at a time.
Advance Rhode Island Clinical and Translational Research Network (Advance RI-CTR-N) at Brown University supports Rhode Island investigators through research funding, consultation services, and professional development. Its 2026–2027 Health Research Core competition launches Phase III with Pilot Project, Developmental Project, and Mentored Scholar awards, supporting innovative work across the clinical and translational research spectrum.
The program aims to accelerate research addressing health needs in Rhode Island and beyond, build preliminary data for independent funding, and support investigators through mentorship and protected research time. Collaborations among Brown University, the University of Rhode Island (URI), and affiliated healthcare institutions are strongly encouraged. Research cores provide assistance from application preparation and project planning through implementation and analysis, complementing the network’s funding and professional development offerings.