Health Resources Core Issues Request for Applications

Thanks to a generous grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Center (LCTRC) is excited to announce two new award opportunities designed to fund clinical and translational researchers tackling significant health issues affecting Louisville, Kentucky, and the surrounding region.

These programs provide protected time for career development, mentorship and project-specific funding for groundbreaking research to support the preparation of major publications and competitive external funding applications (e.g., NIH, DOD, VA, and Foundations).

 

PILOT GRANTS
No Longer Accepting Applications. 

Funding details: Available funding is up to $75,000/yr in annual direct costs for one year (up to $50,000/yr. in annual direct costs from the NIH with an additional $25,000/year in institutional matching funding from the University). A second year of support may be offered but is not guaranteed and will depend on the availability of funds and the scientific productivity of the pilot project team.

Eligibility: UofL faculty members, as well as those from LCTRC participating institutions, UofL Health, Norton Healthcare, Robley Rex VAMC, and Owensboro Health, are eligible to apply.   Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. All junior faculty (i.e., assistant professors and instructors) will require a letter of support indicating a commitment to recruit or retain the faculty at a participating institution and a letter of support from the primary mentor.

Audience: The pilot awards are specially designed to lead to early career awards such as NIH K-awards.  The 2025 round will favor applications from junior investigators, and applications must include a mentoring component. 

Application requirements: 

  • NIH Form, Page 1: Face Page (does not require a signature)
  • NIH Form, Page 2: Project Summary
  • NIH Form, Page 4: Detailed Budget for Initial Budget Period
  • NIH Form, Page 5: Budget for Entire Proposed Project Period and Detailed Budget Justification
  • NIH Biosketch of PI 
  • NIH Biosketch of Primary Mentor
  • NIH Biosketch of Secondary Mentors 
  • Abstract of Proposed Work (150 words or less)
  • Specific Aims (1 page maximum)
  • Research Plan (3 pages maximum excluding references, future funding plans and description of mentoring plan)
  • Letter(s) of Support (if applicable) 
  • Human Subjects & Vertebrae Animals Forms (if applicable)

A consultation is required. Request a biostatistical consultation.

View RFP and Apply >


DEVELOPMENTAL GRANTS
No Longer Accepting Applications. 

Funding details: Available funding is up to $125,000/yr in annual direct costs for two years (up to $75,000/yr. in annual direct costs from the NIH with an additional $50,000/year in institutional matching funding from the University).

Eligibility: UofL faculty members, as well as those from LCTRC participating institutions, UofL Health, Norton Healthcare, Robley Rex VAMC, and Owensboro Health, are eligible to apply.  The applicant must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. All junior faculty (i.e., assistant professors and instructors) will require a letter of support indicating a commitment to recruit or retain the faculty at a participating institution and a letter of support from the primary mentor.

Audience: The project should be led by an investigator with the background and scientific expertise to lead the proposed research.  Grants should address a health concern of importance to Kentuckians.  Those performing community-engaged research are especially encouraged to apply. This round will favor applications from junior faculty, and applications may include a mentoring component.

Application requirements: 

  • NIH Form, Page 1: Face Page (does not require a signature)
  • NIH Form, Page 2: Project Summary
  • NIH Form, Page 4: Detailed Budget for Initial Budget Period
  • NIH Form, Page 5: Budget for Entire Proposed Project Period and Detailed Budget Justification
  • NIH Biosketch of PI 
  • NIH Biosketch of Primary Mentor
  • NIH Biosketch of Secondary Mentors 
  • Abstract of Proposed Work (150 words or less)
  • Specific Aims (1 page maximum)
  • Research Plan (6 pages maximum excluding references)
  • Letter(s) of Support (if applicable) 
  • Human Subjects & Vertebrae Animals Forms (if applicable)

A consultation is required. Request a biostatistical consultation.

View RFP and Apply >

 

Investigators can direct questions to .