Eisenberg Pilot Awards
The Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute announces this Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2025 Eisenberg Pilot Awards. These awards aim to support innovative projects that bridge the gap between research laboratories and the clinical introduction of new therapies or devices, ultimately benefiting patients. This award is designed to support early-stage research that may require preliminary findings, providing a critical foundation for future, larger-scale studies. Early-career investigators are especially encouraged to apply, as this funding opportunity seeks to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders in translational medicine.
- Maximum award amount: $25,000
- Admission deadline: November 1, 2024
- Application information:
- Request for Proposals (2025)
Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to Northwestern University faculty. Faculty applicants must be engaged in research and be eligible to apply for follow-on external grant funding as a PI or MPI. Faculty applicants may or may not also hold appointments in one of the NUCATS Institute’s clinical affiliate institutions (Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, or Shirley Ryan AbilityLab).
Contact Us
If you would like additional information on this funding mechanism, please email NUCATS-funding@northwestern.edu
