Tri-Institutional Clinical and Translational Research Pilot Program
The Tri-Institutional Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Pilot Program offers pilot grants to develop and advance innovative clinical and translational research, provide a path to sustainable, extramurally-funded independent research, and encourage the development of innovations with the potential for commercialization. The projects are expected to develop the key preliminary data needed for sustained extramural funding.
The program is funded through the generous support of each academic partner: Princeton University, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), and Rutgers University.
Watch the Webinar on YouTube
Webinar Slides
View the Request for Application
Budget Form 398
Key Pilot Program Dates
| Release Date | January 26, 2026 |
| Pre-submission Webinar | February 12, 2026, 4:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Letter of Intent Deadline | February 20, 2026 (required)(by 5:00 EST). |
| Application Deadline | March 13, 2026 (required by 5:00 pm EST) |
| Award Notification | April 2026 |
| Earliest Start Date | May 1, 2026, dependent on regulatory approvals |
For more information, contact NJACTS@rbhs.rutgers.edu.