UF+FSU CTSA Hub Request for Clinical & Translational Science (CTS) Pilot Applications
Sylvie Naar, Jennifer Gerson
The UF+FSU Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Hub is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026-27 CTS Pilot Award Program (Cycle 2). This intramural funding opportunity supports innovative, interdisciplinary research that advances clinical and translational science (CTS) through the development, adaptation, testing, and evaluation of reusable CTS tools, methods, frameworks, and scalable resources.
This funding program encourages investigators to create or adapt clinical and translational science approaches that can be adopted, reproduced, and applied across multiple research settings and patient populations. Projects focused on improving the efficiency of clinical research, enhancing participant engagement, and accelerating the translation of discoveries into clinical and community practice are particularly encouraged.
Key Dates
- Information Session (optional): Monday, August 17, 2026 @ 4:00PM ET
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026
- Invitations for Full Applications: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Pilot Design Studios & RConnect: Feasibility Review: September 7-18, 2026
- Regulatory Consultation: September 7-25, 2026
- Full Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (by 5:00PM ET)
- Notice of Intent to Award Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Notice of Awards: Monday, December 7, 2026
- Anticipated Start Date: Monday, December 7, 2026
- Anticipated Funding Period: December 7, 2026 - December 6, 2027