Pilot Translational and Clinical Studies (Pilot)

The Pilot Translational and Clinical Studies Program (Pilot) is addressing significant questions in translational biology and critical unmet needs in medicine. As of spring 2021, investigators supported by our program have received $456 million in follow-on new grants. To enhance the community impact in Los Angeles, the Pilot Program will initiate new community-partnered Catalyst and Team Science RFAs to support symposia, conferences and pilot research related to motor vehicle accidents, suicide and violence, which are leading causes of premature death in Los Angeles that have not yet attracted wide CTSI-supported investigation. The impact of our Team Science Awards will be evaluated by Team Science Program (TS) leadership in collaboration with our Evaluation Unit. Awardees will participate in Team Science training. To raise our innovative output, our T1/T2 Acceleration Program will provide consultations to Core Voucher applicants.