We provide funding, expertise, and project management support to help translate Duke science from discovery to deployment. 

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The CTSI Accelerator team.

Impact of the Pilot Funding Program 

Funding Programs

Looking for access to funding opportunities across the translational research spectrum? Learn how our team can connect you to internal and external funding.

Project Management and Consultation

Ready to move from bench to bedside? Let us help. Find out what an experienced Project Leader can do for you.

Duke MyResearchProposal (MRP)

Powered by Foundant Technologies, MRP is an online grants and nominations management platform. The portal is managed by the Accelerator Operations Team, and currently hosts 792 programs, serving 7,325 internal and external users. Learn more about MRP and how you can use it to manage your program.

Meet Our Leadership

Jennifer Li

Jennifer Li, MD

Co-Director, Pilots Program
Jim McNamara, Sr., MD

James McNamara, Sr., MD

Co-Director, Pilots Program
Joseph McClernon, PhD

F. Joseph McClernon, PhD

Associate Director, Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute
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Vonda Rodriguez, PhD, PMP, LSSBB

Director of Operations, CTSI Accelerator

CTSI Accelerator News

CTSI Accelerator Announcements