Pilot Grant Funding
The PRECISE Center seeks to expand precision rehabilitation research activity and the network of investigators by funding pilot grants for investigators nationwide. Eligible project will advance precision rehabilitation discovery, implementation, and integration into rehabilitation care across the lifespan.
Early Stage Investigators and more established investigators proposing to initiate precision rehabilitation research are eligible for funding. Established investigators proposing a project within their existing expertise will not be eligible for pilot funding.
Total costs are limited to $30,000 per year for one year.
There will be an annual call for applications and one project per year will be funded. Awardees will be assigned a PRECISE Center mentor to ensure they are aware of the PRECISE Center Resource Core technology and expertise available for pilot grant implementation.
Important dates:
- The call for proposals will be open April 15, 2026
- Applications are due June 15, 2026
- Funding will start August 15, 2026
Final selection will be made based on:
- likelihood of success in achieving the proposed research goals
- alignment with PRECISE Center mission
- impact of the work, especially in applications that leverage and expand the use of technologies supported by the PRECISE Center
- impact of the proposed work on rehabilitation research
- likelihood of success in obtaining follow-up funding (e.g., NIH grants) or advancing the career of the investigator
- potential of the project to engage a new and diverse group of researchers and participants in rehabilitation research