In collaboration with the Community Engagement and Outreach Core, the Pilot Projects Program provides funding and support for research that is responsive to our state's health priorities.
Advance-CTR
Pilot Projects Program
The Pilot Projects Program brings investigators together from institutions across the state to develop interdisciplinary collaborations that span the translational research spectrum.
Break out of the silo and meet experts from across the state.
Explore these resources for submitting successful grant applications.
Pilot Projects Program
The Pilot Projects Program brings investigators together from institutions across the state to develop interdisciplinary collaborations that span the translational research spectrum.
402
Unique Applicants
From Brown, URI, and the affiliated hospitals
81
Unique Investigators Awarded
From diverse disciplines
50
Awarded Projects
For research that spans the translational spectrum
36
Extramural Awards
As a result of Pilot funding
Core Leadership
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Gaurav Choudhary, MD
Lead, Advance RI-CTR Pilot Projects Program Core, Ruth and Paul Levinger Professor of Cardiology and Director of Cardiovascular Researchat the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute and Associate Chief of Staff (Research), Providence VA Medical Center -
Tracie Shea, PhD
Co-Lead, Advance RI-CTR Pilot Projects Program Core, Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Specific Aims
- Award high-impact pilot projects that propose to develop translational approaches for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and to improve health in Rhode Island
- Facilitate clinical and translational research through prioritization of interdisciplinary, inter-institutional, and community-based collaborations
- Promote professional development and extramural funding of junior faculty pilot project awardees through synergy with Advance-CTR Core activities
- Strengthen collaboration and communication among Rhode Island investigators through the Emerging Areas of Research Symposium
Explore the Pilot Projects Award Program
The Pilot Projects provide seed funding for single- or multi-PIs for cutting-edge clinical and translational research research.
Break out of the silo and meet experts from across the state.
Explore these resources for submitting successful grant applications.