The institute’s pilot grant program supports UIC researchers on one-year project leading to larger, significant studies. Two to four awards are funded in each biennial competition as funding permits.

The pilot grants are intended to support preliminary research addressing health disparities, behavioral risk factors, obesity, diabetes, and other critical health issues. Because of the complexity of research in these areas, the institute seeks proposals involving collaborations among clinical and behavioral scientists, basic and behavioral scientists, and behavioral scientists working across disciplines.

Projects employing the principles of community participatory research are encouraged.

Read about the program's most recent grants here [1].

Next Competition

The institute plans to issue our next call for pilot grant proposals in late 2008.

Benefits of Awardees

Pilot grantees benefit from the research infrastructure of the campus-wide and multidisciplinary IHRP, including consultation by the Methodology Research Core, and partake in its supportive intellectual environment.

Eligibility

UIC faculty (including research faculty and doctoral-level academic staff members) are eligible to apply. In particular, the institute supports applications from interdisciplinary teams who clearly outline future funding strategies and include community partners.