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Funding (*New Opportunities)

ECHO Program's Dissertation Grant - Due October 15 and December 2

The goal of the Dissertation Grant (R36) is to support doctoral candidates studying applicable areas of child health for the completion of their doctoral dissertation research project. The awards resulting from this funding opportunity will provide students working on dissertations with the opportunity to study child health outcomes through the secondary analyses of ECHO’s large longitudinal datasets within a controlled-access NIH data repository. Applications are due by October 15 for RFA-OD-27-006 and by December 2 for RFA-OD-27-008.

2026 Lauren F. Collins STAR Emerging Research Pilot Award - Due October 15

This funding supports early-stage investigators and is dedicated to the memory of Lauren F. Collins, an early career leader and a remarkable scientist, clinician, and Emory colleague. Email questions to Deja L. Er, MPH.

* Emory/Georgia TRAC Pilot Grants & Bridge Funding - Open from October 19-October 30

Applications are open for the Tuberculosis Research Advancement Center (TRAC) Bridge Award and TRAC Accelerator Awards. This funding aims to mitigate the effects of federal funding cuts on TB investigators through helping investigators complete and publish partially completed aims and sub-aims where feasible, pivot to new areas of TB-related research, develop new collaborations, and generate preliminary data for future grant applications. TRAC Bridge Award RFA. Accelerator Award RFA.

NIH: Model-to-Clinic (M2C) for Precision Medicine with AI: Integrating Imaging with Multimodal Data - Due October 19

The purpose of this program is to catalyze the translation of AI-enabled, image-centered, multimodal CDS tools, developed as Software as a Medical Device, from training and testing of prototypes towards clinical applications that address unmet health challenges in precision medicine. These projects are expected to have high potential for demonstrable, positive impact on patient outcomes and/or healthcare processes.

NIH Advanced Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management - Apply by October 19

This program invites applications to enhance and disseminate emerging, user-friendly informatics technologies that support a wide range of cancer research, including discovery biology, population studies, and clinical and translational research.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Drug Hypersensitivity Research Grant - Due October 27

This funding opportunity aims to support research grant(s) to advance the state of knowledge, develop novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a significant impact on drug hypersensitivity research. This funding mechanism is designed to further research drug allergy/hypersensitivity for individuals with a current or future focus in drug hypersensitivity research.

* ARPA-H Emerging Health Innovators Initiative - Solution Summary - Due October 30 (Full Proposal Due 2/10)

This opportunity supports early-career investigators pursuing bold, high-impact research addressing important health challenges, with an emphasis on revolutionary rather than incremental advances. The portfolio spans 16 technical topic areas, including AI, bioengineering, neuroscience, cancer, women’s health and inflammation.

* NIH GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) - Due October 30

The Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases:innovation (GREGoRi) initiative seeks to accelerate a paradigm shift in rare disease diagnosis. This funding is intended to stimulate the development and testing of highly innovative experimental or computational approaches for rare disease diagnosis that have the potential to make transformative improvements to the current state of the art.

* Lupus Foundation of America Mini Grant Opportunity for Patient-Facing Organization - Due November 1

LFA invites applications for the CHW Mini-Grant Program, which funds organizations that use community health workers, community health representatives, patient navigators, or similar staff to support people with lupus. Projects will run from December 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.

NIAID Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Required) - Due November 5

Are you planning a clinical trial that could advance the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of infectious, immunologic, or allergic diseases? This opportunity supports hypothesis-driven clinical trials that align with NIAID's research mission and address high-priority scientific questions. This NOFO provides funding for projects of up to five years, with the possibility of six- or seven-year project periods for studies with a strong scientific rationale and clearly defined milestones.

NIH Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research - Due November 10

The NCI is seeking grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies offering new capabilities for the molecular or cellular characterization of cancer or for improved handling and quality control of biospecimens for basic, clinical, or epidemiological cancer research.

Georgia Tech IBB Center-type Proposal Team Seed Grant Program - Due December 31

The Seed Grant Program was created to bring IBB teams together to plan and submit large center-type proposals. This competition is a rolling submission, and the committee will select up to four awards per fiscal year, each for $5,000. Please note that all collaborators must be IBB faculty members who hold regular appointments at Georgia Tech.

Education and Training

Georgia CTSA K12 (formerly KL2) Clinical and Translational Research Career Development Program - Apply by February 1

Georgia CTSA K12 Program supports early-career faculty investigators (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or PharmD) who are pursuing careers in clinical and translational research and clinical and translational science (CTS). The program provides personalized career development to become innovative translational scientists and leaders of multidisciplinary CTS research teams. Apply by February 1.View Flyer 

Georgia CTSA T32 Predoctoral and T32 Postdoctoral (formerly TL1) Programs - Apply by February 15 (Application Workshop 10/29)

The Georgia CTSA T32 Predoctoral and T32 Postdoctoral Programs (formerly TL1 program) provide predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees at Georgia CTSA partner institutions with outstanding opportunities for training in clinical and translational science and clinical and translational research. The program prepares the next generation of translational scientists. Register for Application Workshop on 10/29. Apply by February 15. Read Announcement.

Research Resources

UGA School of Medicine Research Resources

Explore the research resources available through the University of Georgia School of Medicine, including support for translational research, collaborative partnerships, core facilities, faculty development, and funding opportunities. These resources are designed to help investigators advance innovative research and strengthen the impact of biomedical discoveries across Georgia and beyond.

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

B2M Talks: AI to Impact - Building and Scaling - October 14

B2M Talks is a free educational series hosted to provide commercialization guidance to the innovation community. The next webinar will take place on October 14 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM via Zoom. This session will explore practical approaches to comparing leading AI models, accelerating development, deploying applications, and establishing a secure foundation, giving teams the tools to move from experimentation to pilot and ultimately toward customers.

Georgia Tech Bioengineering Seminar - October 29

From 11:00 AM to noon, Georgia Tech IBB and the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering will be hosting its Bioengineering Seminar featuring Hyongsok Tom Soh, W. M. Keck Foundation Professor of Electrical Engineering Professor of Radiology (Diagnostic Sciences Laboratory) and of Bioengineering Stanford University. Soh's research interests are in analytical biotechnology, especially in high-throughput screening, directed evolution, and integrated biosensors.

Biolocity 2027-2028 Call for Applications - Apply by December 4

Innovators from Georgia Tech and Emory are invited to apply for the opportunity to take their biomedical discoveries from the lab toward real-world impact. Teams accepted into the annual cohort can receive up to $250,000 in non-dilutive funding, along with mentorship, project management, and commercialization support designed to help bridge the gap from lab to market.

Events

NCATS Director's Public Roundtable - TODAY October 9

Supporters, researchers and educators are invited to hear the latest updates from NCATS Director Dr. Rutter and participate in an interactive discussion about how we can work together to bring more treatments to all people more quickly. This roundtable will take place from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM via Teams.

NIH R01 Proposal Development Academy - Mondays thru November 16

In partnership with Emory Research, the Georgia CTSA is hosting this eight-week proposal development academy via Zoom to orient researchers to the NIH R01 award. This program will review the core components of R01 applications, provide advice for structuring proposals, and demystify the review process. Courses will take place via Zoom on Mondays from noon to 1 PM starting September 28 through November 16. View Flyer.

K-Club: From Submission to Score: Demystifying K Grant Review - Insights from NIH K Grant Reviewers and Applicants - October 12

Attend the next K-Club from noon to 1 PM via Zoom. Panelists will discuss the K Grant review process with insight from both K reviewers and awardees. Come prepared with questions as our panel shares their varied experience with the K grant review process.

Nutritional Metabolomics: Using Small Molecules to Understand Metabolic Health - October 13

Explore how small molecules can help us understand metabolic health with Jessica A. Alvarez, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Emory.This event will be held at the Emory SOM James B. Williams Building, Room A170, or Zoom, from noon to 1 PM.

Speed Networking: Exposomes and Public Health - October 14

Join Georgia CTSA for a virtual Speed Networking event from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Carmen Marsit, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology at Emory, will emcee as researchers present their work in 4 minutes or less with the goal of seeking new collaborators. The event will also include a chance for a group discussion about collaborative approaches to these scientific questions. Join us for an energetic and dynamic virtual networking session! View Flyer.

Team Science Skill Series: Conflict - October 16

Exploring Environmental Health Partnerships: Emory and MSM - October 19

Join faculty, staff, and students from Emory and MSM to explore opportunities for collaboration in environmental health from 9 AM to noon at the Rollins School of Public Health (R. Randall Rollins Building, RM800).

Scientific Communication: Using the ABT Narrative Framework - October 29 or October 30

Learn how the ABT (And, But, Therefore) Narrative Framework can enhance scientific communication to make complex ideas clear and compelling. Join the Georgia CTSA Research Education Program and ABT Instructor Matthew David on October 29 from 10 AM-12 PM in Emory’s R. Randall Rollins room 226 (lunch provided after), or October 30 via Zoom. Explore how this simple storytelling structure improves clarity and impact. View Flyer.

Georgia Tech Bioengineering Seminar - October 29

From 11 AM to noon, Georgia Tech IBB and the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering will be hosting its Bioengineering Seminar featuring Hyongsok Tom Soh, W. M. Keck Foundation Professor of Electrical Engineering Professor of Radiology (Diagnostic Sciences Laboratory) and of Bioengineering Stanford University. Soh's research interests are in analytical biotechnology, especially in high-throughput screening, directed evolution, and integrated biosensors.

ATLANTIS Networking Event - October 29

This event is open to kidney, urology, and hematology (KUH) researchers from Emory, Georgia Tech, and MSM from 4:30-5:30 PM at Emory’s Health Sciences Research Building, Room N600.

Emory Department of Medicine David S. Stephens Research Day - November 5

Join us from 7:30AM-5:00 PM in the Emory Student Center. This event provides an opportunity for researchers to share new findings, facilitate scientific exchange, and identify potential new collaborations.

Team Science Skill Series: Leadership - November 6

Join Georgia CTSA via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM. This workshop will provide a basic understanding of the team leadership landscape, the importance of motivation in teams, and the role that leaders play in creating the conditions that enable motivation. View Flyer.

Generative AI in Academic Writing and Research: Promise and Pitfalls - November 13

Join us via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM for this professional development webinar on AI in academic writing featuring guest speaker Jon Duke, MD, Georgia CTSA Informatics Director.

Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference - March 10-12 (Abstracts Due 11/9)

Hosted by Georgia CTSA, join us for the 2027 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference at Callaway Resort and Gardens as we bring together researchers from across the region to build collaborative relationships and present the best new health-related preclinical, clinical, implementation, and public health research. Read Call for Abstracts. View Abstract Submission Form. Questions? Email Lauren James.

Translational Science 2027 - April 20-23 (Poster Proposals Due 10/19)

Join the translational science community in Washington, D.C., April 20-23, for Translational Science 2027. The deadline to submit proposals for poster presentations is October 19.

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