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.
Learn more about the CSTA Pilot Awards through this link.
Key dates are as follows:
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: Tuesday, December 7, 2026