Pilot Study Award Program

The Scripps Research Translational Institute is committed to supporting researchers who strive to conduct transformative, innovative, translational research with the potential to change medicine. The Pilot Study Award Program supports the development of preliminary data through translational research that has significant potential to impact human health. The program is a component of the UM1 TR004407-03 Clinical Translational Science Awards from the National Institute of Health (NIH). Four grants will be awarded with  budgets limited to $50,000 in direct costs. Research proposed in the application must be accomplished by April 30, 2026.