Request for applications: Pilot and developmental projects from the TRANSCEND Health Research Core

The Translational Science Engaging North Dakota (TRANSCEND) Health Research Core is requesting applications for Pilot and Developmental Projects Grant Awards.

The Pilot Projects Grant is intended to provide support to allow a research team to pursue a novel hypothesis. We anticipate supporting 4-5 new pilot projects awards at an amount of $75,000 total costs (direct + indirect) for one year, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Applications should focus on clinical and translational research.

The Developmental Projects Grant is intended for projects with existing significant preliminary data in support of a novel hypothesis. Specifically, developmental projects are targeted toward current and prior pilot grant awardees and toward individuals who may already have significant pilot data. We anticipate supporting 1-2 new developmental project awards at an amount of $100,000 total costs (direct + indirect) per year, for two years, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Applications should focus on T2-T4 translational research, although T1 studies will be considered if there is a clear plan to progress to T2-T4.

Letters of Intent are due by August 8, 2025.

For more information, visit the TRANSCEND website.