Duke's Clinical & Translational Science Institute invites researchers to submit a letter of intent by January 6 for its Special Populations Pilot Program.

The purpose of the Special Populations Pilot program is to facilitate novel clinical and translational research that promotes health equity for groups who have traditionally been under-represented in health research or excluded altogether. Projects must have strong potential to inform subsequent grant applications for external funding. Pilot awards will be up to $25,000 (direct costs only); applications that include a strong community stakeholder-academic partnered approach will be eligible for an additional $10,000. Submissions must focus on one of the following populations: pediatric populations, adolescents or young adults; older adults; people with disabilities and/or rare disorders; and/or populations that have been underserved or under-represented in clinical research. Proposals from early stage and new investigators and proposals with collaborations across Duke Departments or Schools are highly encouraged.

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