Funding Programs

Incubator Program

Eligible projects: two or more individual pilot projects linked by a scientific or clinical theme involving collaborating UR investigators. Up to $125,000 per year for 2 years. The goal is to prepare the project team to compete for a program-project or center grant. Learn more about the Incubator Program

Pilot Studies Award

Eligible projects: preliminary and proof-of-concept studies critical to moving basic laboratory findings into clinical applications. $25,000 to $50,000 for a one-year project. The goal is to prepare a foundation for a competitive R01-style grant application. Learn more about the Pilot Studies Award

Laboratory Support Award

Eligible projects: small studies that generate supporting data for extramural grant proposals, or data needed to complete an initial study. Up to $20,000, less than one year. Learn more about the Laboratory Support Award

Voucher System

The Voucher System provides financial assistance to researchers to fund expert consultation services in support of project planning and operation. Typically, vouchers support 10 hours of consulting effort. Learn more about the Voucher System

Funded Projects

Learn about research projects and your colleagues that have benefited from CTSI funding. Learn more about Funded Projects

 

Education and Career Development

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute provides training support for pre-doctoral students and career development support for junior faculty. Learn more about Education and Career Development

Health Care Reform Research Opportunities

Health care reform has resulted in new funding opportunities from traditional and non-traditional sources. URMC has a strategic interest in participating where appropriate. Click here for a list of reform-related opportunities.

Other URMC Funding Opportunities

Read about other URMC research funding opportunities here. Learn more about other URMC Funding Opportunities

GENIUS/SMARTS/SPIN

The Office of Research and Project Administration provides tools to notify you automatically of funding opportunities in your field. Learn more about GENIUS/SMARTS/SPIN

 

 

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