Current Funding Opportunities

Upcoming deadlines

Applications accepted on a continuous basis for the following funding programs:

Contact us

Melissa Hansen
Research Navigator
ctsi@umn.edu
612-625-CTSI (2874)

Community funding opportunities

CTSI manages two funding programs to support community members and organizations interested in developing ideas and partnerships to address health in Minnesota communities. 

We are now accepting applications for the following funding programs:

Committee for Pharmaceutical Development

The goal of the Committee for Pharmaceutical Development (CPD) is to identify, develop, and commercialize pharmaceutical products by forming networks and fostering dialogue between University of Minnesota researchers and industry experts. The CPD aims to boost the success rate of therapeutic development and commercialization.
Deadlines:

N/A (applications accepted on a continuous basis)

Application instructions:

Please submit forms to the Program Manager, Jodi Fenlon Rebuffoni, at fenl0003@umn.edu. 

Funding request form

Guidance request form

Pediatric Device Breakthrough Collaborative

The program serves to move pediatric medical device technologies forward to ultimately solve a current pediatric medical need through seed funding and operational support for collaborative University and industry teams.

Deadlines:

This funding opportunity is an open program with no deadline. 

Application instructions:

View application details

Pediatric Device Development Award Program

The program supports the development of pediatric medical devices, with the goal of improving pediatric patient outcomes and quality of life through technology-driven medical solutions. 

Deadlines:

This funding opportunity is an open program with no deadline.

Application instructions:

Please complete the Funding Request Form and submit it along with supporting documentation to the Program Manager at fenl003@umn.edu. 

Advanced Pathways to Research Program (A-PReP)

A research training program for doctoral and professional health sciences students interested in clinical and translational research

Deadlines:

Applications due 12pm (noon), Monday, February 11, 2019

Application instructions:

The program is currently accepting applications for its 2019 cohort. Please review application materials below:

Pathways to Research Program (PReP)

A research training program for undergraduate students enrolled in any college or university in Minnesota, especially those from populations underrepresented in research. 

Deadlines:

Applications due 12pm (noon), Feb. 4, 2019

Application instructions:

The program is currently accepting applications for its 2019 cohort. Please review application materials below: