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YOUR RESEARCH CONNECTOR
February 2025
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025 PILOT AWARDS!
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences offerse several different kinds of pilot awards that work for investigators at different points in their career, with rolling deadlines to apply. See which funding type is right for you! View past awardees>>
Submission Deadlines:
April 7, 2025
July 7, 2025
October 7, 2025
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NEW TRAINING RESOURCES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TSEP APPLICATIONS OPEN NEXT WEEK
The ITHS Technology Development Center is looking for researchers who are ready to prepare for the founding and leadership of a startup company to join the Translational Science Entrepreneurship Program (TSEP). This year-long hybrid program is designed to help researchers accelerate the translation of scientific and technological innovations into practical clinical use.
This program is open to all post-doctoral scientists, PhD graduate students, and inspired faculty members in health-related fields from Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon academic and clinical entities, as well as CTSAs across the nation.
If you have a project you're ready to translate into a product and company, the TSEP may be right for you! Applications open Monday, March 3rd.
Expand Your Clinical Research Skills with the COBALT Curriculum
NEW OFFERING: COBALT trainings help new and experienced clinical research coordinators enhance their expertise through a flexible, customizable training experience. It covers a broad range of essential topics, from regulatory compliance to study management, and is aligned with the eight core competency domains established by the Joint Task Force (JTF). With a mix of recorded presentations and interactive e-modules, COBALT provides engaging, accessible learning opportunities that fit into busy professional schedules.
ITHS PUBLICATIONS
Rural Health Lab Publication Highlights Needs of Rural Communities
A new publication from the Rural Health Lab (RHL) team highlights the importance of and methods for community involvement in directing research. The Rural Health Initiative: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Access and Grant-Funded Research in Central Idaho was featured in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IN RESEARCH OVERSITE CONFERENCE SERIES
Attend 1–3 days of NWABR's IRB, IRC, and IACUC conferences Mar. 3–5 at Seattle Children's Research Institute Building Cure. Register now to connect, learn, and contribute to the conversation. Learn more and sign up:
https://www.nwabr.org/nwabrconference
ITHS TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES 2024–2025: MENTORSHIP & LEADERSHIP AT DIFFERENT CAREER STAGES
Thursday, March 6, 12pm–1pm PST
Online Zoom Event
ITHS TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES 2024–2025: THE ART OF SCULPTINHG OUR DOMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
Thursday, April 3, 12pm–1pm PST
Online Zoom Event
BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Biomedical Innovation Fireside Chat Series! The ITHS Technology Development Center is bringing back its popular Biomedical Innovation Fireside Chat Series with a brand new line-up of speakers!
Thu, Mar 13, 2–3pm: Strategies for Broadening Participation in Clinical Trials
NORTHWEST RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
March 24-26, 2025
Spokane, WA (in-person event)
Sign up for the 2025 Northwest Rural Health Conference. This annual event brings together healthcare providers, administrators, rural EMS, public health professionals, community organizations, and government leaders to discuss critical issues in rural health. Learn more & register here>>
ITHS APPLY NOW FOR CRISP 2025
CRISP, the Clinical Research Intensive Summer Program, provides clinical investigators with hands-on experience and key clinical research skills to accelerate their career development. The course runs over 3 weeks in July and requires full-time commitment. Learn More>>
FUNDAMENTALS FOR STARTUPS Powered by CoMotion Labs
Fundamentals for Startups is their popular lecture series open to anyone interested in learning about entrepreneurship and building a startup. From raising capital to scaling to exit strategies, these presentations feature experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts who share startup-related information, experience, and insights. The sessions take place weekly during the academic year over the lunch hour and
are open to the general public as well as the UW community.
Learn more and register >>>
UW DEPARTMENT OF BIOSTATISTICS 2025 SUMMER INSTITUTES
Our Summer Institutes will begin in early July. All courses are offered online only (no in-person option). Course descriptions will be posted on the website by the end of February, with registrations opening late March. Subscribe to the SISBID & SISCER mailing list to stay updated about sessions and the event.
- Summer Institute in Statistics for Clinical and Epidemiological Research (SISCER) - July 8 - August 1, 2025
- Summer Institute in Statistics for Big Data (SISBID) - July 21 – August 1, 2025
CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY ADVISORS THROUGH THE ITHS PRECLINICAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
The ITHS Preclinical Engagement Program (PEP) is a new, free program which uses community engagement principles to match preclinical researchers with community members to serve as advisors on their studies.
ITHS REDCap TRAINING CLASSES
Every Tuesday @ ONLINE WEBINAR!
11:00am-12:00pm PDT
ITHS also offers weekly classes on Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), a rapidly evolving web tool developed by researchers for researchers in the translational domain. Whether you need to learn the basics or you're ready to take on advanced projects, we have a class that will help you move your research forward. Learn more & register>>
ITHS CDS & CRES SEMINARS AVAILABLE ONLINE
If you missed any of our Career Development Series (CDS) or Clinical Education Research Series (CRES) seminars, you can watch the recordings online.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
UW OFFICE OF RESEARCH
Royalty Research Fund Applications Open
The Office of Research invites applications for the next round of the Royalty Research Fund (RRF) grant program. Proposals are due to RRF Monday, March 3, 2025 by 5:00 PM.
The purpose of the RRF is to advance new directions in research, particularly:
- For faculty who are junior in rank.
- In cases where RRF funding may provide unique opportunities to increase applicants’ competitiveness for subsequent funding.
- In disciplines for which external funding opportunities are minimal
GATES FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES
From the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges is a family of initiatives fostering innovation to solve key global health and development problems. Each initiative is an experiment in the use of challenges to focus innovation on making an impact. Individual challenges address some of the same problems, but from differing perspectives.
Innovations for Gram-Negative Antibiotic Discovery
Mar 25, 2025, 11:30 am PDTAccelerating Innovations to Address Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women in Low-Resource Settings Deadline: March 25, 2025 at 11:30 a.m
Enhancing HIV and TB Diagnosis: Adjunct Technologies for Sample Collection and Processing Deadline: March 25, 2025 at 11:30 a.m
WASHINGTON RESEARCH FOUNDATION STUDENT PROGRAM FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Supporting students in Washington state to access STEM research opportunities and engage in entrepreneurship
Washington Research Foundation (WRF) seeks to expand its support of student programs by launching an opportunity for nonprofit colleges and universities located in Washington state to apply for funding for new or existing student programs related to STEM research and entrepreneurship.
More student funding>>
WASHINGTON RESEARCH FOUNDATION TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
Researchers and entrepreneurs at Washington state institutions have the potential to conduct translational research that eventually leads to the creation of novel products and services that can improve health and advance technology. However, before technologies are ready for commercial investment, they often require further technical development, evaluation and de-risking within the research institution. WRF technology commercialization grants are intended to bridge part of this gap between discovery research and commercial investment in novel technologies.
WASHINGTON RESEARCH FOUNDATION START-UP INVESTMENTS
As a leading early-stage investor, WRF works with entrepreneurs, research institutions, other investors and industry partners to transform great ideas into successful Washington-based businesses. WRF has invested in 132 local startups since 1996.
In-State Focus: WRF Capital is the investment vehicle for Washington Research Foundation. We invest approximately $5 million annually in startup companies based in Washington, with a focus on spinouts from nonprofit research institutions in our state: UW, WSU, Fred Hutch and ISB, among many others. Since 1996 we have invested in 132 local startups.
WSU COMMERCIALIZATION GAP FUND
Once a year the Office of Commercialization hosts the Commercialization Gap Fund (CGF). The CGF awards researchers up to $50,000 (with a maximum of $2,000 allocated towards business development activities) to those that demonstrate that their innovation(s) have the ability to make an economic impact in our society.
The CGF program demonstrates the threefold mission of Washington State University’s commitment to its land-grant university heritage and tradition of service to society. The transfer of technologies to commercial entities allows valuable knowledge to be applied through local and global engagement. This knowledge has the potential to improve lives and enhance the economies of WA State, the nation, and the world.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (BHWET) PROGRAM FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS
Grants to develop and expand experiential training opportunities, such as field placements and internships, to increase the supply of students preparing to become peer support specialists and other behavioral health-related paraprofessionals. The program emphasizes relationships with community-based partners to increase access to quality behavioral health services across the lifespan in high need and high demand areas. Special focus is placed on demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the specific concerns for children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth who are at risk for behavioral health disorders.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 18, 2025
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
TRIBAL VICTIM SERVICES SET-ASIDE FORMULA PROGRAM
Grants for Tribal communities to improve services for victims of crime. Funding may support a comprehensive range of activities including needs assessment, strategic planning, program development, implementation, and other activities needed to address the needs of a wide variety of crime victims in Tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
Sponsors: Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice
ANNUAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES - KEEP CHECKING BACK
Montana State University faculty and researchers have access to a vast array of mechanisms to help support their research and creative activities. Resources include internal support and seed funding, along with assistance in identifying external sponsors consisting of federal agencies, state agencies, private foundations, and corporations. In addition, the Office of Research Development (ORD) assists faculty and staff in navigating sponsors’ guidelines, requirements, and submission processes.
Checkout GrantForward, their new grants database for MSU investigators
Check out the various grant opportunities listed here.
BRIDGE FUNDING PROGRAM
The Bridge Funding program provides funding to support faculty to span a temporary funding gap in critical research programs. Maximum of $50,000 may be applied for through the Provost. All funding requests must be matched 1:1 by the applicant’s college/school. Bridge Funding awards are prioritized to support on-going research programs that have lost funding.
Application Timeline: Fall
HOT NEW GRANTS
Check out the "Hot New Grants" for regular updates don’t forget to check out our main funding opportunities page too!
ARPA-H IS A GAME CHANGER- SEE HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) was founded to bridge the gap between discovery and public benefit by supercharging development though significant financial and management support.
RESEARCH HEADLINES
Report: UW #7 in the world powering global innovation // Clarivate identifies top 50 universities powering global innovation
- Is there a cure for cold sores? // Dr. Christine Johnston, medicine in the UW School of Medicine - The New York Times
- Q&A with researcher working on tech for caregivers //UW Tacoma nursing professor Weichao Yuwen about an app she's developing to support caregivers.
- Washington faces billion-dollar funding risk // Dr. Ian de Boer, nephrology in the UW School of Medicine - Axios Seattle
Q&A: How 12 UW researchers fell in love with their research //UW News asked 12 University of Washington researchers to share their love stories: What made them decide to pursue their career paths?
- What science says about differences between transgender and cisgender athletes // Dr. Bradley Anawalt, medicine in the UW School of Medicine - NPR
- Valentine's Day can bring increased loneliness // Dr. Sebastian Tong, family medicine in the UW School of Medicine - KOIN
HOW ITHS CAN SUPPORT YOU
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) moves research from one phase of the translational science spectrum to the next, and helps others to do the same. From bench to bedside: we take great ideas and help turn them into reality with the aim of improving health outcomes across the spectrum.
Learn how all of our programs work together to build the translational science engine.
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