Award
NIH Reporter #5P30DK048520-32
Pilot and Feasibility Program
Recipient
University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO, United States
Award Amount
$195,739.00
Ceiling
$195,739.00
Awarded
August 14, 2026
Identifier
5P30DK048520-32
The Pilot and Feasibility Program provides funding to support nutrition research projects, especially for new and established investigators in the field, with a focus on obesity and nutrition. It offers $40,000 awards over two years and has a strong track record of success.
Description
The Pilot and Feasibility Program (P/F) of the Colorado NORC program supports investigators in exploring research ideas and collecting preliminary data to compete for federal funding from NIH, disease-specific sources, or foundations. It is primarily aimed at young investigators pursuing careers in nutrition research, offering a $40,000 award over two years, contingent on progress. The program targets new investigators with projects relevant to Nutrition with no independent NIH or comparable funding, established investigators new to the field of nutrition, and established nutrition investigators proposing significantly different projects. Over the past decade, 40 pilot projects have been funded, with 92.5% focusing on obesity/nutrition, and 82% affiliated with universities. Many recipients have received additional research funding, including K awards and R level awards. The program is highly successful within the Colorado NORC.