This grant funds clinical, translational, community-engaged, and methodological research that advances scientific discoveries into improved human health at Washington University in St. Louis.
Funder: Washington University in St. Louis
Due Dates: June 22, 2026 (Competitive Letter of Intent) | September 14, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 direct costs for clinical/translational or community-engaged projects (1 year); up to $25,000 for methodology projects (1 year)
Summary: Supports projects that translate scientific discoveries into improved human health, including clinical, community-engaged, and methodological research at Washington University in St. Louis.
The Clinical and Translational Research Funding Program (CTRFP) is an internal grant initiative of the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) at Washington University in St. Louis. The program funds projects that advance the translation of scientific discoveries into improvements in human health. Eligible projects include clinical and translational research, community-engaged research involving partnerships with communities or stakeholders, and projects focused on biostatistics, epidemiology, and research design to develop innovative methodologies in clinical and translational science.
The CTRFP is supported by ICTS, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and partner institutions including Saint Louis University, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. The program issues an annual call for proposals, with project categories and priorities determined each year.