Now Accepting Applications

Washington National Biomedical Research Center Ignition Pilot Award

The Washington National Biomedical Research Center (WaNBRC) is pleased to sponsor the Ignition Award pilot study program, focusing on the use of nonhuman primate (NHP) models of human disease. The purpose of this award is to explore innovative areas of NHP research and generate preliminary data to serve as a basis for submission of new research grant applications (e.g., R01-type grant to NIH or other funding agency) and/or subsequent clinical studies. We anticipate funding two awards. Proposals should focus on translational applications or development or enhancement of the use of NHPs as animal models.

For more information, please visit the WaNBRC website: https://wanbrc.uw.edu/wanprc-ignition-pilot-award-2026/

KEY DATES:

September 25, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) due to the WaNBRC

October 5, 2026: Notice of LOI move forward

December 11, 2026: Application due to the WaNBRC (email to u_wanprc_pcprojects@uw.edu) No applications time stamped after 12/11/26, 5:00 PM PST will be considered.

February 1, 2027: Notice to awardees and other applicants

May 1, 2027: Budget initiation

April 30, 2028: End of budget period

NPRC Pilot Grant Programs

Each year, the NPRCs award pilot research grants to support innovative studies that include nonhuman primates. The projects are selected based on their potential to generate high-impact preliminary data that will result in research project grants from NIH (e.g., NIH R01 grants) or other sources and be published in peer-reviewed journals.

The number of projects each NPRC supports is determined annually based on the availability of funds.

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