ASCENT Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award

  • Funding Type:
    Grant Funding
  • Opportunity From:

    Advancing the Science of Palliative Care Research across the Lifespan (ASCENT) Consortium 

Important Dates:

Informational Webinar
July 17, 2026
Letter of intent deadline
August 10, 2026

Opportunity Description:

ASCENT will fund up to 12 early-career investigators transitioning from a K to an R award and mid-career researchers exploring new directions. With a goal of facilitating early-career investigators seeking to obtain their first independent award (i.e., the K to R transition) and mid-career researchers seeking to sustain their careers or seeking to explore new research avenues. The grant accomplishes this by providing funding, guidance, community, and resources. 

 

This award will provide:

Pilot Studies: up to $200,000 in total costs per year for a maximum duration of 2 years

Exploratory Studies: up to $100,000 in total costs per year for a maximum duration of 2 years

More Information:

Learn more about the ASCENT Pilot and Exploratory Study Award here.

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