Pilot Funding Core | UK Center for Clinical and Translation Science

Stimulating Innovative Science to Accelerate Improvements in Health

The UK CCTS provides multiple types of pilot funding to catalyze translational research. Our funding prioritizes multidisciplinary research and projects that focus on health disparities, particularly in Appalachia.

See open RFAs and funding categories here.

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Impact

20:1

ROI for Pilot Funding Program

300

Awards Totaling $4 Million

$86.4 Million

in Extramural Funding from Pilot Awards

Pilot Funding News

Apr 12 2024
Largest-ever CCTS Conference Draws Nearly 1,100 Attendees as Mayor Issues Proclamation of “Translational Science Day” in Lexington

Clinicians, researchers, trainees, undergraduates, high school students, and community partners gathered at the 19th Annual Spring Conference to share research and foster collaborations.
Mar 22 2024
Register by March 31 for the CCTS Conference

The last day to register for the free event is March 31.
Mar 19 2024
CCTS Calls for Input on Clinical Trial Engagement, Support at UK

You're invited to answer a very brief survey about barriers to clinical trial initiation and engagement.

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Stimulating Innovative Science to Accelerate Improvements in Health

Impact

20:1

300

$86.4 Million

Pilot Funding News

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