Research

The CREATE Pilot Research Program serves as an incubator for research, exploration of new technology applications, a training venue for students, a launch pad for junior scientists, and a way to promote cross–site collaborations. This program supports Early Stage Investigators and trainees in investigating topics relevant to CREATE’s research goals.

1. Early Stage Investigators. According to the NIH guidelines, Early Stage Investigators are those who have completed their terminal research degree or post–graduate clinical training and have not previously served as a PD/PI for a substantial (e.g., R01) independent research award. For this program, Early Stage Investigators who now hold positions in academic institutions affiliated with CREATE are eligible for the program.

2. Trainee Pilot Grants. For this program, students, who are post–doctoral or post–graduate clinical training fellows (PD/MD) or are currently enrolled in a PhD program in academic institutions affiliated with CREATE are eligible for the program.

3. Supplements. Supplements from the National Institutes of Health are designed to augment the research activities of funded projects. They may be Diversity Supplements (intended to improve the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting investigators from diverse backgrounds) or general Administrative Supplements (designed to meet increased, unforeseen costs that are within the scope of the approved project).