The Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) at the University of Kentucky are now accepting letters of intent for health equity-focused pilot grants through April 1, 2022. This collaborative pilot will fund two 12-month awards for up to $25,000 each in total direct costs. The purpose of this funding mechanism is to support meritorious translational projects which focus on identifying, reducing and/or eliminating health disparities and promoting health equity. All applications must propose a study which examines or proposes to intervene in achieving health equity for a vulnerable population. Applications will only be accepted from CHET affiliates. To request CHET affiliation please email chet@uky.edu 

For more information about the 2022 CHET-CCTS Health Equity Pilot RFA visit: https://chet.med.uky.edu/chet-pilot-grants

With support from the Office of the Vice President for Research, the College of Medicine, the Markey Cancer Center, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science, and the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Public Health, CHET’s mission is “to synergize innovative, transdisciplinary and impactful research and training to improve the health of the most vulnerable residents of Kentucky and beyond." 

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