Grants for clinical and translational research projects. Pilot Funding
At a glance
Key Features
  • Pilot funds to support clinical and/or translational research that has the potential to impact human health.
Useful for
  • Researchers who need pilot funds to initiate clinical and/or translational research.
Available to
  • The Harvard Catalyst community, but see current opportunities for eligibility requirements.
Current Opportunities

Harvard Catalyst is a pan-University collaborative effort committed to harnessing the human, technological, and fiscal resources of Harvard and its Academic Healthcare Centers (AHCs) to reduce the burden of human illness. To foster cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary collaboration, Harvard Catalyst offers seed funds in the form of Pilot Grants and Prizes.

Harvard Catalyst offers Pilot Grant opportunities on varied topics throughout the year. Lists of previously funded projects are available below:

Childhood Obesity Pilot Grants 2012

SHRINE Pilot Grants 2012

Cancer Disparities Pilot Grants 2012

SHRINE Prizes 2012

Advanced Imaging Pilot Grants and Prizes 2012

Child Health Pilot Grants 2012

Biomedical Collaborative Pilot Grants 2010 - 2

Biomedical Collaborative Pilot Grants 2010 - 1

Biomedical Collaborative Pilot Grants 2009

Cite Us

Have you received a Pilot Grant? Remember to cite Harvard Catalyst in your publications and posters.