The CCTS will accept applications for pilot projects for the categories below:

Junior Investigators
This award is intended to support pilot studies by early stage investigators to obtain preliminary data for eventual external submission. The max award will be $25,000 over 18 months. The award is only open to investigators in the beginning stage of their career, or investigators who are transitioning into a new area.

High Impact Award
This award is for investigators at all stages of career development, and is intended to stimulate innovation and support for pilot studies that will lead to extramural funding. The total award is limited to $50,000 over 18 months

Timeline:
LOI Due: August 23, 2017
Invitation to submit: October 20, 2017
Funding Decision: December 2017

For questions, please contact Elodie Elayi at elodie.elayi@uky.edu