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From pilot project awards to funding resources, tools, and guidance, OCTRI is here to provide you with direct support for your clinical and translational research. Learn how to get funded, what’s expected of new grantees, which pilot awards are currently open, and more.

OCTRI pilot awards

Review pilot awards that are currently open on our Pilot Awards page.

OCTRI training grants

CTRC Career Development Support Award

Visit the OCTRI Pilot Awards page for more information about the CTRC Career Development Support Award.

OCTRI resources

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Contact Melissa Mudd to access examples of successful past grant applications and research proposals.

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Take advantage of the OCTRI Design Studio to get expert feedback on your career development award application, F30, or R grant proposal.

OHSU resources

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Stay informed with OHSU weekly funding alerts for researchers. Access the OHSU funding portal directly and sign up for weekly emails by contacting funding@ohsu.edu.

When funding is awarded, there are important policies and requirements to follow. See our Cite the CTSA page for more information. 

If you have any questions, contact an OCTRI Navigator at 503-418-9790 or octri@ohsu.edu.

OCTRI translational science pilot project

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OCTRI is accepting applications for a translational science pilot project that can be developed with ~$30,000 in funding to collect preliminary data for inclusion as an R01-sized research project (up to $300,000) in OCTRI’s next grant renewal submission due in May 2026.

Letters of intent due February 15, 2025.

Review the OCTRI Translational Science Pilot Project RFP.

Funding breakthroughs in health care technologies

Supported by OCTRI funding, mentoring, and educational opportunities, OCTRI partners with our investigators to ensure project success.

Read more about faculty successes

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Contact an OCTRI Navigator to connect with research resources

503-418-9790
octri@ohsu.edu

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Biomedical Innovation Program (BIP)

Apply for funding for your collaborative translational research.

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Get funded

Review opportunities in the OHSU Funding Portal

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