Pilot Awards
Ohio State’s CBIRD Pilot Awards fund interdisciplinary teams developing innovative therapies, technologies, and diagnostics for chronic brain injury through one-year, high-risk research projects.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per award; up to five awards available per year; one-year project period; requires at least $25,000 matching funds.
Summary: Seed grants for interdisciplinary, high-risk research teams developing innovative solutions for chronic brain injury at Ohio State University.
Key Information: Letter of Intent required before full application; matching funds are mandatory.
Description
The Pilot Awards program at the Ohio State University’s Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery (CBIRD) supports interdisciplinary, innovative, and high-risk team research projects focused on advancing solutions for chronic brain injury. These one-year, seed grants are designed to help research teams establish collaborations and generate pilot data, positioning them for subsequent extramural project and clinical trial funding. Projects should address chronic brain injury in CBIRD’s key research areas, including discovery, assessment, recovery, and systems implementation, with a focus on developing new therapies, assistive technologies, and improved diagnostic and monitoring methods.
