ICAR Pilot Grant calls are coordinated with other UAB University-Wide Interdisciplinary Centers to make sure that all meritorious applications have the best chance for funding. ICAR, along with the other members of the UAB University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Centers (UWIRCS) participate in a joint/coordinated pilot RFA(s) program.

Pilot Grant Applications 2025 RFA

• Full Proposals deadline — September 25, 2025 @ 11:59pm CT
  • Earliest Submission Date: July 23, 2025
• Awards notified and start date of award — December 1, 2025
• Start date of award — January 1, 2026

RFA announcement and Guidelines: ICAR Pilot Grant RFA

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Our next Pilot Grant RFA is anticipated in Fall 2026.

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