Partnership Development & Sustainability Support (PDSS)
The PDSS program at WashU supports building and sustaining community-academic partnerships to strengthen collaborative research capacity and infrastructure for future grant opportunities.
Funder: Washington University in St. Louis
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award for a 12-month period
Summary: Supports WashU investigators and community partners in building trust, capacity, and infrastructure for future collaborative research grants.
Key Information: Program is not currently accepting applications; next cycle anticipated February 2027.
Description
The Partnership Development & Sustainability Support (PDSS) program, administered by the Center for Community Health Partnership & Research at Washington University in St. Louis, provides resources to facilitate the development and sustainability of community-academic partnerships. The program aims to help both new and existing partnerships build the trust, infrastructure, capacity, and skills necessary to pursue future collaborative grant opportunities. PDSS awards are intended to strengthen the foundation for sustainable and effective community-engaged research.
