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We help researchers advance their projects—and their careers—with tailored services, training programs, and funding.

ICTR works to improve the health of Wisconsin by making the research process smoother, faster, and more impactful.

Services, support, and funding to accelerate your impact

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Research Services
ICTR provide comprehensive support for every stage of the research process, from initial design and development to implementation.
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Education & Training
ICTR offers a variety of educational programs and training opportunities designed to advance your research career and broaden your knowledge.
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Funding Opportunities
ICTR’s robust funding awards include pilot projects that help turn evidence into interventions and career development awards that help researchers grow professionally.

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ICTR Co-Director honored with top radiology award

ICTR Executive Co-Director Dr. Elizabeth Burnside was honored with the prestigious Gold Medal from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) at their annual meeting in early December.

January 6, 2025

New pilot award funding opportunity: Advancing Translational Research and Science

ICTR’s Pilot Awards Program invites UW–Madison early career faculty, faculty, and staff to submit an application for the Advancing Translational Research and Science (ATRS) pilot award.

Pilot Awards Program welcomes two new Co-Directors

Dr. Meghan Brennan and Dr. Alan McMillan join the ICTR team as Co-Directors of the Pilot Awards Program.

Pilot Award helps tobacco-cessation researchers leverage additional $10M to empower Black adults to quit smoking

Funding from an ICTR Pilot Award helped set the stage for a $10 million, five-year PCORI grant recently awarded to a team of UW–Madison researchers and their partners. Learn more about the origins and development of this project that will help improve the health of Black adults.

Featured Events

Feb 7

The Short & The Sweet: Presentations for Conferences

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Zoom Call
Feb 14

DRISS Presents TEACH-Recruitment Science (TEACH-RS) Seminar – Co-Creation to Bring Community Perspectives into the Research Process

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Zoom Call
Mar 3

REDCap Training Sessions

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Zoom Call

Our Achievements Make an Impact

Founded in 2007, ICTR helps diverse researchers from many fields improve the speed, efficiency, and equity of their work, while shortening the time to bring innovations to practice.

8,667
Protocols supported by ICTR since 2012
6,479
Publications citing ICTR support since 2012
450
Pilot grant awards
5,621
Scholars served or trained by ICTR since 2012
91
K scholars
150+
Institutional collaborators in 2024