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Mandatory SciENcv Use for NIH Biosketch - Beginning January 25

NIH will implement the Biographical Sketch Common Form and the Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form for application submissions beginning January 25. You MUST use SciENcv to complete these forms to produce digitally certified PDFs for use in application submissions. All senior/key personnel listed on an application must have an ORCID iD linked to their eRA Commons Personal Profile. You will be required to enter your ORCID iD in the Persistent Identifier (PI) section of the Common Forms. (Resources: View Quick Guide from Emory National Primate Research Center. View Tip Sheet from Children's & Emory Pediatric Research Development Core.)

Funding (*New Opportunities)

Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants RFP - LOI Due January 15

The Georgia CTSA is accepting Letters of Intent for its 2026 Pilot Grants Program, supporting new translational and clinical research projects across partner institutions. Full-time faculty from Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, and UGA are eligible to apply. LOIs are due January 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with invited full proposals due March 2, 2026. Full details and application requirements are outlined in the RFP.

Emory University Research Committee (URC) RFP - Due January 17

Emory URC supports early career faculty, advanced faculty who wish to engage novel questions that enhance their expertise, and teams who seek to transcend the boundaries of their respective disciplines and undertake transformative research. Eligible faculty can apply for one year of funding during the 2026-2027 cycle. Typically, 30-38 awards are made across all 6 URC categories. Learn more.

ENPRC Pilot Research Proposals - Due February 23

The Emory National Primate Research Center is accepting proposals for its 2026 Pilot Research Program, offering up to $70,000 in direct costs for one- or two-year projects. Eligible investigators must propose pilot-scale work involving nonhuman primate research or related approaches, including NAMs. Proposals are due February 23, 2026, by 5 PM EST. Awards begin as early as May 1, 2026.

NIH Common Fund Launches the Complement-ARIE Reduction to Practice Prize - Phase I Due: March 1

The NIH Common Fund has teamed up with NASA’s Tournament Lab to launch the Reduction to Practice Challenge, a shared $7M total prize competition inviting innovative New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) solutions that demonstrate integrated, human-based platforms in a practical form within three years. The challenge includes three phases: proof of concept and feasibility studies, prototype development with milestone achievements, and prototype delivery for independent validation. 

Education and Training

Georgia CTSA KL2 Program - Apply by February 2

Accepting applications for the Georgia CTSA KL2 Clinical & Translational Research Career Development Program supporting junior faculty committed to careers in clinical and translational research and science. Scholars receive salary support, $30,000 for research expenses, tuition for didactic programs, and up to two years of mentored training to become independent investigators. Applications are due February 2.

Georgia CTSA TL1 Program - Apply by February 17

The TL1 Program provides innovative didactic and mentored clinical and translational research (CTR) training to individuals interested in careers that encompass CTR and clinical and translational science (CTS). Accepted trainees receive stipend support, tuition for MSCR or CPTS coursework, travel funds, and training-related expenses.

Winn Career Development Award - Apply by May 4

The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award (Winn CDA) for early-stage investigator physicians is accepting applications for scholars. $120K/year for 2 years covers a portion of the scholar’s salary to engage in training and research. This program supports career development of early-career investigator-physicians through structured education and mentorship on community-oriented clinical trial design and implementation. Register for Info Session on January 12, 1-2pm ET. Apply by May 4.

Free Online Courses for Clinical Research Professionals & Translational Workforce

Research Resources

Georgia CTSA Resources and Support Programs Guide

Are you a research investigator with an appointment at Emory, MSM, Georgia Tech, or UGA? This resource guide is for you! Take a look at the broad range of Georgia CTSA resources and support programs available including consult offerings, clinical/translational research & clinical trials, innovation & entrepreneurship, education & career development, grant writing, funding, collaboration, team science, databases, conferences, and more.

Innovation and Translation

Bench2Market Talk: Creating Investor Currency - January 21

Join Biolocity’s Bench2Market Talk on January 21 from 12:00-1:00 PM, where attendees will learn how to build a strong go-to-market strategy that supports fundraising and long-term growth. Hear from Megan Eckerman, Founder of iniMEG Consulting, as she shares practical lessons from MedTech startups on integrating commercial planning early and strengthening investor confidence. Register now to receive the Zoom link and event details.

Bench2Market Talk: Market Research Fundamentals - February 18

Join us from 12:00-1:00 PM to learn the fundamentals of market research and how to apply key techniques throughout the medical product lifecycle. Hear from Bijel Dholakia, Managing Director of Afya Insights, on using market research to identify unmet needs, estimate market size, and gather business intelligence to support a clear path to market. Register now to receive the Zoom link and event details.

Events

Hands-on SciENcv Workshop - January 12

Beginning January 25, you are REQUIRED to use SciENcv to create your Common Forms, including both your Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. Attend this workshop for a hands-on opportunity to get the documents complete. Bring your laptop and up-to-date digital copies of your Biosketch and Other Support forms on Monday, January 12, from 10 AM - 12 PM (come and go as you can), Emory HSRB II, N-100. View PRDC Tip Sheet. For more information, email Dr. Julie Hawk.

Team Science Skill Series Crash Course - January 23

Register for Team Science Skill Series “Crash Course” led by Christopher W. Wiese, PhD, on January 23 from 12-2 PM via Zoom. This session introduces key teamwork concepts and strategies for building and maintaining effective research teams. Additional workshops on trust, communication, team contracts, and leadership will follow throughout the spring. View flyer to also learn more about eligibility for personalized team consult opportunities.

AI in Medical and Health Care Systems Forum - January 30

Join Georgia CTSA for the Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Research Design Forum, Artificial Intelligence in Medical and Health Care Systems, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Georgia Tech’s ISyE Main Building Atrium. Highlights include Keynote Speaker Dr. Hongtu Zhu, UNC, “Causal Generalist Medical AI,” technical talks, poster sessions, and a panel discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore cutting-edge AI applications in healthcare. View Flyer.

Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference - March-11-13

Register Now! Join us for the 2026 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference, March 11-13, at Callaway Resort and Gardens. This event brings together cross-disciplinary researchers and clinicians from across the region to present cutting-edge health-related research with national impact. Keynote Speaker: Joni L. Rutter, Director, NCATS, NIH. Meet new collaborators and network with other leaders in the field! Book your stay by January 30! View flyer with agenda, lodging, and more.

12th Annual Health Services Research Day - April 21 (Abstracts Due February 16)

Join us from 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM at the Rollins Auditorium at Emory for this symposium and networking opportunity where researchers across Georgia will learn about ongoing quality, effectiveness, and value-based research activities. Health services research examines access to health care, how it is organized and delivered, costs, and outcomes. Keynote Speaker: Scott Halpern, MD, PhD, Professor, Medicine, Epidemiology, and Medical Ethics & Health Policy, Penn. Interested in presenting? View Call for Abstracts. Abstracts Due: February 16. Submit Now.

8th Annual Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference - May 15 (Abstracts Due January 9)

Join us on May 15 to highlight exciting basic, translational, clinical, and outcomes research led by early-career child-health investigators. Abstract submission is open to undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, residents, medical fellows, postdoctoral research fellows, and junior faculty conducting child health research. Encore abstracts (those previously prepared or presented) are welcome. Abstracts are due by 5:00 PM, January 9.