UAB offers a variety of internal funding programs to support research innovation, collaboration, and project development. Opportunities listed on this page serve as a single hub for all active internal opportunities across schools, centers, and institutes.
This page includes internally funded pilot research projects, proof of concept studies, team science planning grants, equipment use vouchers, and community engagement projects. You can stay up to date with extramural limited submission funding opportunities, pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and training opportunities by subscribing to the Research Matters newsletter.
Browse the tiles below for current RFPs, deadlines, and application details.
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Clinical and Translational Science Research Program
The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) invites faculty to apply for the Clinical and Translational Science Research Program. Up to $200,000 in direct costs annually is available for one research project focused on addressing significant roadblocks in clinical and translational science and generating generalizable solutions that can advance the translation of evidence-based knowledge into real-world practice settings. Interested applicants should submit a pre-application by Aug 3, 2026.
CARES Center
The CARES Center invites faculty to apply for Pilot and Feasibility Studies in Persistent Poverty areas across the Cancer Continuum. Up to $50,000 in direct costs for 1 year is available for research projects focused on cancer prevention and control in persistent poverty areas through multilevel or structural approaches. Interested applicants should submit a LOI by August 3, 2026.
CCTS Statistical and Analytic Methods Development
The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) invites faculty to apply for the CCTS Statistical and Analytic Methods Development. Up to $5000 is available for research projects focused on bridging the gap between data and clinical or translational research application by supporting the development of statistical or analytical methods and computational resources. Interested applicants should submit an application by August 25, 2026.