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.

Harvard Catalyst has funded three rounds of Pilot Grants. Lists of the projects funded in each year are available below:

Projects Funded in Year 1

Projects Funded in Year 2

Projects Funded in Year 3

Cite Us

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