Children's Hospital Colorado

Research Funding Opportunities

Program Contact: Email Claire.Brendel@childrenscolorado.org for questions regarding Children's Hospital Colorado's Internal Funding Opportunities. Please note, only one award type may be requested per review cycle.

Child Health Research Enterprise Internal Awards

  • Research Scholar Award (RSA)
  • Bridge Funds
  • Pilot Award
  • Children's Hospital Colorado School of Mines Collaboration Pilot Award

Forms and Resources

Child Health Research Enterprise Research Scholar Award (RSA) (faculty only)

Due Date: March 1 and September 1 (2 application cycles)

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The RSA is available to support early-stage Child Health investigators in their first faculty position. The award is for one year. Second year funding will be considered upon submission of a progress report before the end of first year funding, demonstrating adequate progress. The award requires a letter from a supervisor guaranteeing that the specified percentage of time is protected for research activities (require 75% FTE or 50% FTE for surgeons).

Child Health Research Bridge Funding supplement (faculty only)

A MD or PhD investigator who is a full-time CU faculty member with primary appointment in 1) the department of pediatrics or 2) of a child health department or division, such as pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology, or child psychiatry, is eligible for a Child Health Bridge Funding supplement.  

Pending the review of eligible applications from child health investigators with a connection to CHCO who receive bridge funding from the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Bridge Funding for Grant Lapses program, the Child Health Bridge Funding supplement is $25,000.

Child Health Research Enterprise Pilot Award (faculty only)

Due Date: Not accepting applications for Pilot Awards at this time

Pilot Awards provide financial support for research projects that will allow investigators to obtain data for future extramural research support. The amount awarded is $30,000 and the award lasts for one year with a possible one year extension if approved.

CHCO/School of Mines Collaboration Pilot Award (faculty only)

Due Date: April 1

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Children's Hospital Colorado - University of Colorado/School of Mines Collaboration Pilot Awards provide financial support for research projects that will allow investigators to obtain data for future extramural research support.

Colorado Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) Awards

See available funding opportunities from the CCTSI.

See available Education, Training, and Career Development opportunities from the CCTSI.

Other Pilot Funding Opportunities