Clinical and Translational Pilot Grants Program
This grant funds short-term clinical and translational research projects focused on improving health outcomes, with required community engagement and an emphasis on building toward future NIH funding.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Preliminary/LOI) | May 2027 (Full Application) | September 2027 (Just-In-Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 direct costs for 1 year (Regular) or 18 months (Community Engagement); one award per project cycle.
Summary: Supports short-term clinical and translational research projects to improve health outcomes, especially for Delawareans, and help teams build toward future NIH funding.
Key Information: Preliminary application/LOI required; open only to ACCEL partner institutions; community engagement plan mandatory for all proposals.
Description
The Clinical and Translational Pilot Grants Program, administered through the Delaware CTR ACCEL Program and funded by the Medical University of South Carolina, supports research projects that accelerate clinical and translational science with the goal of improving health outcomes—particularly for Delaware residents. The program offers two main types of awards: Regular Clinical & Translational (C&T) Pilots (1 year) and Community Engagement C&T Pilots (18 months). These pilot grants are designed to provide research teams with the resources and data needed to build a strong foundation for future independent external funding, especially from NIH sources. All projects must include a community engagement plan, and community-engaged pilots require substantive collaboration with community partners.
