Supporting new scientific projects through pilot programs

Pilot Projects Program

['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE · NIH-10893530

This program is all about helping new researchers get started by supporting their exciting project ideas, offering them guidance, workshops on writing grant proposals, and connecting them with experienced mentors to boost their chances of making important discoveries in health and medicine.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_P30']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE (nih funded)
Locations1 site (LAWRENCE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10893530 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This program aims to identify and support promising pilot projects that utilize existing core labs to generate preliminary results for new research proposals. It involves advertising competitions for pilot projects, conducting independent reviews of applications, and providing mentorship and guidance to junior faculty. Participants will benefit from workshops on grant writing and ongoing support through group meetings and interactions with experienced researchers. The focus is on fostering innovative research that can lead to significant advancements in various biomedical fields.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation would include junior faculty and researchers looking to develop new pilot projects in biomedical research.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a connection to academic or clinical research environments may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new treatments and interventions in various health conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Similar pilot project programs have shown success in fostering innovative research and leading to significant advancements in medical science.

Where this research is happening

LAWRENCE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Disease Pathway

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.