New CCTST Processes and Methods Pilot Grant Program 1st Deadline Is Nov. 1

Offered by the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training (CCTST), the new CCTST Processes and Methods Pilot Grant Program will enable investigators at all levels to explore ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes and methods used in clinical and translational research. 

Applications will be accepted from faculty or staff from all UC campuses, UC Academic Health Center partners (including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and UC Medical Center), or any of the regional colleges/universities including Xavier University, Mount Saint Joseph University, Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More College and Miami University.

Investigators may include, but are not limited to, clinical research professionals and data management specialists.

This program is also open to members of the Greater Cincinnati community and patient advocacy groups at a local, regional or national level.  Advanced degrees (MD, PhD, MD-PhD or equivalent) are not required for eligibility. Collaborative groups of investigators spanning disciplines and programs are strongly encouraged. Submissions from underrepresented and minority investigators are also encouraged. Applicants must be CCTST members. 

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Funding requests of up to $10,000 are acceptable. Special requests of up to $20,000 must be approved prior to submission. Each funding round (three to five per fiscal year) will have a specific focus. Applications for this first round should target processes and methods to streamline informed consent or improve research participants' understanding of complex information.

Download the Request for Applications for details. Deadline for electronic submission is Nov. 1, 2015.

For more information, visit the CCTST website, call 513-803-7039 or email Beth Hezlep.