Implementation Science Pilot Program
The University of Iowa Implementation Science Center is working to speed up the time it takes for healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, and policymakers to implement research and evidence-based practices that can benefit Iowans, the United States, and the world.
This pilot program provides grant funding for investigator-initiated implementation science projects across a broad range of medical disciplines. Funds are intended to help early- and mid-career investigators complete a one-year project that will inform a subsequent grant application to an external funding agency.
Key Dates
- Letter of intent deadline: October 3, 2025
- Letter of intent status notification: October 17, 2025
- Full application deadline: December 19, 2025 @ 5 pm CST
- Funding selection notification: February 6, 2026
- Project start date for funded awards: After notification
- Award amount: $25,000
- Award Period: 1 year
- Number of awards: 2
Full Application Requirements
The following documents are required and must be uploaded as one PDF, in the order below, with the following naming convention: PILastNameFirstInitial – ISC Pilot
NIH Biographical Sketch (for all Key Personnel)
Research Plan
Budget with justification
Research Plan should include the following sections and should not exceed 7 pages (not including references).
Specific Aims (1 page)
Research Strategy (5 pages, excluding references). See Review Criteria below for additional details.
Importance of the Research (Significance, Innovation)
Rigor and Feasibility (Approach, Rigor and Feasibility)
Expertise and Resources (Investigator, Environment)
Study Timeline: any format is accepted. (1 page)
References (no page limit)
Appendix (optional; not included in page limit): Only limited appendices are allowed. Do not include additional data or information not essential for review of the application.