CTSI Accelerator collaborates with partners at Duke and other institutions to provide researchers with funding opportunities for the entire translational spectrum.
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CTSI Accelerator Funding Programs
This funding mechanism aims to develop innovative, generalizable solutions that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of the translational research process. The program is accepting applications for one up to 12-month funding cycle (August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2028), providing $25,000 to $50,000 in total costs. Funding is provided through the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA).
Mandatory LOI Deadline: 5:00 pm ET, November 5, 2026
Full Application Deadline: 5:00 pm ET, January 26, 2027
Current Status: Open
As a CTSA Hub, Duke University is eligible to apply for the High Impact Specialized Innovation Programs (SIPs) in Clinical and Translational Science (RC2, Clinical Trials Optional) (PAR-25-156). The goal of this program is to support “the development and demonstration of unique hub capabilities, research platforms and/or resources to address in a timely manner critical gap areas and/or roadblocks in clinical and translational science.”
This funding mechanism supports research to improve the functioning and performance of collaborations within clinical and translational research. The program seeks approaches to strengthening collaboration across the translational research spectrum, with the goal of supporting more efficient, effective, and impactful translational research that shortens the time from scientific discovery to health impact.
The program is accepting applications for one 24-month funding cycle, which will confer $125,000 per year in direct costs. Funding is provided through the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA).
Full Application Deadline: 5:00 pm ET, June 1, 2026
Current Status: Open
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