Population Health Pilot Research Grants
ForecastedInternal — University of Washington only
Population Health Pilot Research Grants support UW investigators and community partners in interdisciplinary research, from foundational work to scaling proven concepts, to address population health challenges.
Funder: University of Washington
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Tier 1 application) | January 2028 (Tier 2 letter of intent) | March 2028 (Tier 3 letter of intent)
Funding Amounts: Tier 1: up to $25,000, eight months; Tier 2: up to $65,000, 12 months; Tier 3: up to $200,000, 18 months
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary UW research and community partnerships addressing critical population health challenges, from foundational work to scaling proven concepts.
Key Information: Projects must address at least two population health pillars and meet tier-specific interdisciplinary team requirements.
Description
The University of Washington’s Population Health Initiative offers pilot research grants to foster new interdisciplinary collaborations among investigators and community-based partners. The program supports projects addressing critical population health challenges, advancing the initiative’s vision of a world where all people can live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Three tiers support different stages of development. Tier 1 funds foundational work such as needs assessments, evidence synthesis, partnership building, research planning, and small-scale proof-of-concept projects. Tier 2 supports preliminary data or proof-of-concept needed to pursue follow-on funding. Tier 3 helps projects with preliminary data or an established proof-of-concept scale their efforts or expand their scope. Across tiers, projects must connect at least two pillars: human health, environmental resilience, and social and economic equity.
