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Funding (*New Opportunities)

Georgia CTSA BERD Pilot Grants RFP - Proposals Due April 3

Georgia CTSA’s Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) program is accepting proposals to support novel methodological research in biostatistics, epidemiology and related areas to advance clinical and translational research. Awards up to $20,000 are available to eligible faculty across Georgia CTSA partner institutions. Meritorious applications from new investigators will be prioritized for funding. Proposals Due: April 3, 5:00 PM.

* Goizueta ADRC Pilot Projects - LOI Due April 3

Apply for the Goizueta ADRC Pilot Projects, offering up to $50,000 to support early-stage dementia-focused research across basic, clinical, and translational areas. Open to new or established investigators pursuing innovative directions, with projects aimed at generating future funding and impactful results. Questions, email Laura Donnelly.

2026 Pediatric Research Alliance Pilots - LOI Due April 9

The 2026 Pediatric Research Alliance Pilots offer two funding mechanisms - the Junior Faculty Focused (JFF) Award and the Center Award - each providing $50,000 per award to support new pediatric research initiatives. LOI due April 9, with full applications (by invitation only) due June 25.

* POCTRN 2026 Innovation Award Solicitation - Apply by May 1

Apply for the Point of Care Technology Research Network (POCTRN) 2026 Innovation Award Solicitation, supporting the development and translation of point-of-care medical technologies across multiple clinical areas. Provides funding and expert support to advance promising technologies from prototype to clinical validation and real-world implementation with a focus on innovations that improve early detection, diagnosis, and access to care.

* Transforming Ideas into Impact: Convergence Research Seed Program - Due June 4

Supports interdisciplinary teams tackling complex research challenges with strong potential for external funding. Focuses on problem-driven research that integrates multiple disciplines to address pressing scientific or societal needs.

*Disruptive Discovery Seed Program - Due June 4

Supports bold, high-impact research that has the potential to shift existing paradigms and influence future scholarship. Designed for teams pursuing innovative ideas that can transform their field and lead to broader research development.

Education and Training

Goizueta ADRC REC Training Awards - Apply by April 10

Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) - Apply by April 17

The Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) is a 30-credit Emory Laney Graduate School program providing didactic and mentored research training for careers in clinical and translational research. Eligible applicants include predoctoral students, postdoctoral trainees, and early-career faculty from Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, and UGA. Apply by 5:00 PM on April 17.

ATLANTIS U2C/TL1 Training Program - Apply by April 20

The ATLANTIS U2C/TL1 Training Program is accepting applications from pre- and postdoctoral scholars at Emory, MSM, and Georgia Tech conducting research in non-malignant nephrology, urology, or hematology. The program provides one year of research training support beginning July 1, including stipend support, travel funding, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Applications are due by April 20 (rolling review thereafter, subject to availability). Learn More.

Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) - Apply by May 1

The Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) is a 16-credit program offered through the Emory Laney Graduate School for trainees conducting research at the interface of basic, translational, and clinical science. Eligible applicants include predoctoral PhD, PharmD, or MD students; postdoctoral fellows; and early-career faculty from Emory, MSM, Georgia Tech, or UGA. Apply by 5:00 PM on May 1.

Fall 2026 Clinical and Translational Science Courses Available to Non-Degree Students

Emory faculty, postdocs, and PhD students are welcome to enroll in the following fall semester courses via Zoom through the Laney Graduate School: MSCR 515 Scientific Communication for Clinical & Translational Science, MSCR 596 Advanced Data Management in R, and CPTS 500 Fundamentals of Epidemiology. Tuition awards are not available, but faculty and postdocs at Emory may be eligible for the Emory Courtesy Scholarship if employed for at least one year. Apply by August 14.

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. Apply by May 4.

QUAL WORKS Workshops - May - June 2026

Register for QUAL-WORKS online workshops this May and June (1:00 - 4:00 PM) to build skills in qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis. Offerings include Qualitative Data Collection (May 25-29), Qualitative Data Analysis (June 8-12), and mentored sessions on June 15-16, providing hands-on guidance and one-on-one support for your research projects. These workshops are ideal for researchers, trainees, and staff looking to strengthen qualitative methods expertise.

Free Online Courses for Clinical Research Professionals & Translational Workforce

Research Resources

New Gene Therapy Resources Now Available on the PaVe-GT Website

The NCATS Platform Vector Gene Therapy (PaVe-GT) program has released new resources to help researchers advance gene therapies for rare diseases. Announced during Rare Disease Day at NIH, the updated PaVe-GT website includes practical scientific and regulatory tools such as target product profile templates, regulatory submission templates, example FDA application packages, publications on PaVe-GT’s development experience, and infographics outlining the pathway from discovery to clinical testing.

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 Talks: Passion, Perseverance, & Progress - April 1

Join this virtual session from 12:00-1:00 PM to hear from Adam Jakus, CEO of BioThera3 Advising & Consulting and PRO Therapeutics, as he shares his journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur. This discussion will explore building a company, developing FDA-regulated products, and key lessons for early-stage innovators looking to translate research into real-world impact.

Community

Tools for Transformation: Using Social Marketing to Drive Change - March 27

Join this virtual webinar from 2:00-3:30 PM to learn how social marketing can drive sustainable behavior change in communities. This session will introduce a people-centered approach to promoting lasting change and highlight how these strategies are applied in real-world settings. Participants will also have the opportunity to enroll in a follow-up technical assistance series for hands-on guidance. View Flyer.

Daniel S. Blumenthal Public Health Symposium - April 8

Join us from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Part 1) and 5:00-8:00 PM (Part 2) at MSM’s NCPC Auditorium. “Prevention, Policy and Public Health: The Intersections Shaping Community Health,” will feature keynote presentations and discussion. The symposium is hosted by MSM’s Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine in partnership with the Georgia Public Health Association and the Department of Public Health Education. View Flyer.

2026 Community-Engaged Research Conference - Proposals Due April 10

This annual community-engaged research conference showcases innovative approaches, lessons learned, and successful collaborations in early care and education and economic mobility research. Read Guidelines for Proposal Submission. The annual conference will take place on July 29 at Morehouse School of Medicine, Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center.

Events

CHART Webinar: Heat and Emergency Department Visits - March 31

Join the Climate and Health Actionable Research and Translation (CHART) Webinar from 12:00 -1:00 PM to learn about research examining the relationship between heat exposure and emergency department visits. Speakers will discuss key factors influencing heat-related health outcomes and approaches to studying short-term heat–health associations. Attendees may be eligible for 1 CNE credit. View Flyer.

Constructive Collisions: Convergent Research & Disruptive Discovery - April 1

Join us from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at R. Randal Rollins Building, 8th Floor, Room R800, Emory, for an in-person networking session supporting teams interested in convergence research and disruptive discovery. This event will bring together researchers across Emory to form collaborations, explore seed funding opportunities, and strengthen team-based research ideas.

3D Symposium: The Future of Therapeutic Innovation - April 3

Join us on April 3, from 8:45 AM-3:15 PM at the Margaret H. Rollins Ballroom (1st Floor), R. Randall Rollins Building, Emory. This annual event convenes academic and industry leaders in drug discovery and development for keynote and featured talks, a panel discussion, and networking opportunities focused on emerging therapeutic modalities and innovation. Register by March 25

K-Club: Safely Accelerating Your Research with AI - April 13

Join us from 12:00-1:00 PM (virtual) to learn how to use discretion with AI tools and develop guidelines for optimal usage in research. Speakers Evan Orenstein, MD, and Naveen Muthu, MD, will share key methodological and ethical considerations to help you apply AI effectively. Come prepared with questions and leave with practical insights for integrating AI into your research workflow. View Flyer.

Scaling Innovative Clinical Trial Approaches: Challenges, Progress, and Opportunities - April 14

Join the FDA CDER Center for Clinical Trial Innovation (C3TI) and the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy for a hybrid workshop from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, or via Zoom. This workshop will bring together leaders across the clinical research ecosystem to discuss the progress, challenges, and opportunities in scaling innovative clinical trial approaches, with a focus on advancing more efficient and impactful clinical research.

ATLANTIS Symposium - April 15

Register for the annual ATLANTIS Symposium at Emory’s Health Science Research Building from 8:30 AM-5:30 PM. All undergraduates, graduate students, research and clinical fellows, and early career faculty interested in kidney, urology, or hematology research are encouraged to attend. Registration is free and includes meals. Submit a late-breaking Abstract. Learn More.

Team Science Skill Series: Team Charters - April 17

12th Annual Health Services Research Day - April 21

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.View Agenda. View Flyer. 

Speed Networking: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - April 29

Join this virtual speed networking session from 1:00 - 2:30 PM to connect with faculty, clinicians, and researchers exploring GLP-1 Receptor Agonists. Participants will present their work in four minutes or less and engage in a collaborative discussion on emerging scientific questions. The event will take place on Zoom and is open to those interested in learning about current research and potential collaborations. View Flyer.

CCOS Rigor and Reproducibility of RWD Platforms Workshop - May 12

Join the CCOS Rigor and Reproducibility of Real-World Data (RWD) Platforms Workshop on Tuesday, May 12 at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Shady Grove Campus in Rockville, MD. This in-person workshop will bring together researchers, clinicians, and CTSA Program leaders to collaborate on advancing RWD platforms, address key challenges, and build teams focused on rigor and reproducibility. With over 100 attendees expected, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect and contribute to the future of data-driven research.