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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.

Testimonial

"The PSF funds high-quality projects in our field and helps position researchers for other larger grants. My PSF grant jumpstarted my project, which is now funded by an NIH grant."

Michael Alperovich, MD
Yale University
2021 PSF Pilot Research Grant Recipient

Amount & Duration

Up to $10,000 for 1-year pilot projects

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Pilot Research Grant

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The 2023 PSF research grant cycle is NOW CLOSED.

The application deadline was December 1, 2022.

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