CTSI Pilot project awards
About the awards
These awards support research across UF’s broad range of scientific disciplines. It is expected that all research supported by these awards will result in one or more publications in a peer-reviewed journal and will provide critical preliminary data to support extramural applications. New award opportunities will be announced on this page, as well as in the UF CTSI's Elevate Newsletter.
Requests for Applications
2026-27 Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Pilot Funding Opportunity
The UF+FSU Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Hub is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026-27 CTS Pilot Award Program (Cycle 2). This intramural funding mechanism supports innovative, interdisciplinary research that advances clinical and translational science (CTS) through the development of reusable tools, methods, frameworks, and scalable resources.
These pilot awards aim to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical and community practice, enhance research efficiency, and improve health outcomes across diverse populations
Key Dates
- RFA Announcement: Monday, August 3, 2026
- Information Session (optional): Monday, August 17, 2026 @ 4:00PM ET
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 11:59PM
- Invitations for Full Applications: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Pilot Design Studios & RConnect: Feasibility Review: September 7-18, 2026
- Regulatory Consultation: September 7-25, 2026
- Full Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (by 5:00PM ET)
- Notice of Intent to Award Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Notice of Awards: Monday, December 7, 2026
- Anticipated Start Date: Monday, December 7, 2026
- Anticipated Funding Period: December 7, 2026 – December 6, 2027
Projects involving human or animal subjects must have IRB/IACUC approval and NIH Prior Approval by June 1, 2026. This is a 12‑month award with no-cost extensions not permitted.
CTS Pilot Information Session
The CTS Pilot Information Session provided prospective applicants with an overview of the UF + FSU CTSA Hub CTS Pilot Program and guidance on how to submit a competitive application. The session covered the program’s goals and priorities, with a focus on funding translational science projects that develop, adapt, evaluate, and disseminate reusable clinical and translational science (CTS) tools, methods, and frameworks that can be applied across multiple research settings and populations. Attendees learned about eligibility requirements, allowable budgets, and key timeline milestones, including the required Letter of Intent and full application process. The session also reviewed expectations for stakeholder engagement, use of CTSI Hub resources, and required components such as Pilot Design Studios and R-Connect feasibility reviews.
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Previous PILOT AWARDEES
Meet UF+FSU CTSA Hub's 2025 Pilot Awardees
The UF CTSA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025–2026 CTS Pilot Award Program (Cycle 1). Eight UF and UF+FSU research teams received funding to develop innovative, reusable tools and methods that advance clinical and translational science. Together, these projects reflect CTSI’s mission to accelerate the translation of scientific discovery into real-world clinical and community impact. Read on to learn more about each project and the difference it aims to make.