The CHER Pilot Award is designed for postdoctoral scholars (Track 1) or assistant professors (Track 2) whose research is focused on reducing health disparities. This award supports a collaborative mentored experience in clinical and translational research, which is intended to provide a foundation for career development and acquisition of preliminary data for subsequent funding mechanisms.
CHER RFAs are generally released annually in the fall for projects that start in the spring.
Track 1: $15,000 direct support grant
Track 2: $75,000 direct support grant
Community partner required
Track 1: Postdoctoral applicants with faculty mentor
Track 2: Assistant professor applicants with faculty mentor
For application information, please see the 2025 CHER RFA (PDF).
Budget and Justification Template
A pre-submission session via Canvas is required. Enroll in the Canvas course here.
An optional, live Q&A session on Zoom was held Oct. 9, 2024 at noon.
Read Frequently Asked Questions related to this opportunity.
Find information about health equity on the website of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
