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.
A research career development program that aims to place URM underrepresented in health-related sciences junior faculty on the path to being competitive for NIH K awards.
- LOI Deadline extended: Friday, September 18, 2020 by 11:59 p.m.
- Application Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. (by invitation only)
- Award Notification: December 2020
- Start Date: March 1, 2021
- 2021 LOI
- 2021 RFA
- Online LOI submission form (A customized application link will be sent directly to selected applicants)
- LOI Template
- NIH Budget Template
- Mentor-Mentee Compact
Applications from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged and are welcome to seek assistance in their applications by contacting Michelle Lamere, MPA, ACC at mlamere@umn.edu.
This research career development program supports Assistant Professors with active K awards through mentorship, oversight, programming and pilot funds. Up to five $50,000 awards will be issued under this RFA.
- LOI Deadline extended: Friday, September 18, 2020 by 11:59 p.m.
- Application Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. (by invitation only)
- Award Notification: December 2020
- Start Date: March 1, 2021
Applications from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged and are welcome to seek assistance in their applications by contacting Michelle Lamere, MPA, ACC at mlamere@umn.edu.
The goal of these programs is to support the development of pediatric health innovations with the ultimate objective of improving pediatric patient outcomes and quality of life.
This funding opportunity is an open program with no deadline.
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.
N/A (applications accepted on a continuous basis)
Please contact the Program Manager, Brittni Peterson, at bmpete@umn.edu with any questions.
