Pilot Awards
Ohio State University's Pilot Awards fund interdisciplinary research teams to launch innovative studies on chronic brain injury, generating data to advance understanding and treatment.
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; up to five awards annually; one-year project duration; $25,000 minimum required matching funds.
Summary: Seed funding for interdisciplinary teams to launch innovative research on chronic brain injury, generating pilot data for future extramural funding.
Key Information: Teams must include Ohio State faculty leadership and interdisciplinary or external collaboration; matching funds required.
Description
Ohio State University's Pilot Awards support interdisciplinary, high-risk team research projects aimed at advancing solutions for chronic brain injury. These seed grants are intended to catalyze new collaborations, generate preliminary data, and position research teams to secure larger extramural grants or clinical trial funding. Projects must address chronic brain injury within the Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery's key research areas, fostering innovative approaches to understanding, preventing, and treating long-term effects of brain injuries.
