The Venture/Pilot Program at the Washington National Primate Research Center provides the specialized research facilities, expertise and limited support to investigators with approved Venture/Pilot Projects.
In most cases, these projects are focused on unique or emerging research opportunities, requiring preliminary studies to generate scientific data that will lead to future expanded grant applications for independent funding.
Special pilot studies are selected following an open solicitation, through the review process of the WaNPRC’s Research Review Committee. Pilot studies that are selected are limited in scope and must also be completed within a certain time frame.
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) and the Center annually co-sponsor the Career Development and Ignition Awards. The awards support preclinical translational research in the areas of non-human primate models of human disease, drug delivery, transport, metabolism, and manufacturing. More information on the awards is available at www.iths.org/funding.