About the UCSD REACH Pilot Grant Program
The UCSD REACH Center for Translational Science in Whole Person Health is pleased to announce its Pilot Grant Program. It is currently being developed in partnership with NCCIH and other REACH centers.
Key Details
Application Deadline: TBA
Funding Start Date: TBA
Award Amounts: Up to $25,000 (smaller requests are more likely to be funded)
Funding Period: 1 year
Indirect Costs: Not allowable
Application Requirements
Research plan (up to 4 pages) addressing Importance, Rigor & Feasibility, and Expertise & Resources
NIH-formatted biosketches for all investigators (≤5 pages each) specifying contributions to project aims
Detailed budget and justification (direct costs only)
1-page future funding strategy statement
Review Criteria
Applications will be reviewed in alignment with NIH standards, with emphasis on:
Importance of the Research
Rigor & Feasibility
Expertise & Resources
Eligibility
Projects must be relevant to complementary and integrative health (CIH).
Applications must include a clear plan for how results will support future grant submissions, including target NOFOs and agencies.
A timeline with specific milestones is required.
Funding Priorities
Participate in Project Ideation & Generation sessions for early peer review and feedback
Incorporate UCSD Translational Science resources (lab services, biomarker measurement, imaging, etc.)
Utilize UCSD REACH resources (biostatistics, research administration, CIH faculty)
Include collaboration with UCSD REACH partnering institutions
Additional Information
Pilot grants are not eligible for UCSD REACH mock grant review.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to present proposals during Ideation & Generation sessions (schedule at least 1 month before submission).