ACRI LINK Call for Grant Applications
The Arkansas Children’s Research Institute’s (ACRI) LINK program helps bring science and communities together to improve children’s health. LINK works to make sure proven health programs and treatments are used in real life by supporting research that matters to communities. It also helps build strong partnerships between researchers and community members across Arkansas. LINK offers services and support to help people share and use research in ways that make a real difference. Applications are due June 5, 2025.
Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program
The Department of Defense has released the FY25 program announcements for its Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP). The FY25 award mechanisms are the Technology/Therapeutic Development Award and the Clinical Trial Award. View the program announcements, which include topic areas and strategic goals, here. Pre-applications are due June 9. Contact the Pre-Award Team via REDCap if you plan to submit a pre-application.
Implementation Science Scholar Awards applications
TRI and the UAMS Center for Implementation Research are inviting applications for Implementation Science Scholars. The two-year program will support clinical faculty in learning and applying the principles and methods of implementation science—the study of how best to promote systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine care. The program is open to all full-time UAMS faculty, including at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. Those interested are encouraged to attend one of the information sessions (dates and times to follow). Applications due October 1, 2025 and you can read more about it here.
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute Funding Mechanism
PCORI funds patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), issuing funding opportunity announcements several times each year. PCORI also funds projects that support CER, such as methodology studies, as well as projects that support engagement in research and dissemination and implementation of PCORI-funded research findings. Use the search/filters below to find available funding opportunities and take advantage of the following resources:
- What & Who We Fund
- What You Need to Know to Apply
- Standard Due Dates for 2025 & 2026 Funding Announcement Cycles
Find Funding Opportunities Using PIVOT-RP
ACRI now subscribes to PIVOT-RP, a comprehensive database of global funding information. PIVOT-RP allows for saving searches and tracking funding opportunities and offers tailored funding recommendations and alerts. Creating a PIVOT-RP account requires Arkansas Children’s credentials to access it. For Arkansas Children’s credentials, Microsoft Authentication, and DUO multifactor authentication issues, contact 4-1111. Contact 4-6296 for more information and training.