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Application Process

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Understand the seven steps of the CTSI Translational Pilot Studies Program application process.

(1) RFP (2) LOIs (3) Proposals (4) Review (5) Funding (6) Prior Approval (7) Account & Tracking

Request for Proposals (RFP)

  • The funding cycle for awarded pilot studies is January 1 to December 31. The RFP is typically released in early spring, prior to each funding cycle.
  • The most current RFP can be found here.