Population Health Pilot Research Grants
UW Population Health Pilot Research Grants fund interdisciplinary, collaborative research tackling critical challenges in human health, environmental resilience, and social/economic equity.
Funder: University of Washington
Due Dates: January 12, 2026 (Tier 2 LOI) | March 30, 2026 (Tier 3 LOI) | October 1, 2026 (Tier 1 Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Tier 1: up to $25,000 (8 months) | Tier 2: up to $65,000 (12 months) | Tier 3: up to $200,000 (18 months)
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary, collaborative pilot research addressing critical population health challenges at UW, with pathways for foundational, proof-of-concept, and scalable projects.
Key Information: UW faculty, PI-eligible staff, graduate students, and community partners may apply; applications require interdisciplinary teams.
Description
The Population Health Pilot Research Grants, administered by the University of Washington Population Health Initiative, support new interdisciplinary research collaborations among UW investigators and community-based partners. These pilot grants are designed to address significant challenges in population health—spanning human health, environmental resilience, and social/economic equity—by funding foundational research, proof-of-concept studies, and projects with potential for broader impact. The program offers three tiers of funding to support projects at various stages of development, encouraging innovative, collaborative approaches that can lead to larger future grants or scalable interventions.
