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Pilot Research Grants

Purpose

The PSF Pilot Research Grant is intended to support residents and junior faculty in their efforts to address focused research questions, obtain preliminary data to support larger grant proposals in the future and develop a line of research that can be carried forward into an academic career. This grant supports the preliminary or pilot phase of these research projects. Senior investigators are encouraged to use other funding mechanisms, but may apply for this grant if they are proposing a new research concept or novel idea for which no prior funding has been obtained. Projects that are a prelude to the NIH or other external funding agencies are encouraged.

Testimonials

"The PSF Pilot Research Grant provided me with the opportunity to study a new idea in the lab. With this support, I was able to generate important data to apply for larger grant funding."

Erin Weber, MD
Indiana University
2025 PSF Pilot Research Grant Recipient

"The PSF Pilot Grant program has been an incredible opportunity to gain meaningful experience with grant writing. This program has empowered me to pursue high-impact, novel projects of my own through both funding and validation of my ideas during academic development time."

Joseph Fahmy, MD
University of Michigan
2023 PSF Pilot Research Grant Reciepient

Amount & Duration

Up to $15,000 for 1-year pilot projects

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Pilot Research Grant

Apply

The 2026 PSF research grant cycle is NOW OPEN.

Online Application

The application deadline is December 1, 2026.

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