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DISCOVER Pilot Grants: Call for Proposals
Proposals Due: Monday March 2, 2026 at 5 PM EST
Funding Period: April 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027
DISCOVER Pilot Grants: Call for Proposals
Proposals Due: Monday March 2, 2026 at 5 PM EST
Funding Period: April 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027
DISCOVER offers funding support to Early Career Investigators (e.g., postdoctoral fellows, instructors, assistant professors) interested in research that will address disparities in cancer, stroke and maternal health in Washington, DC. DISCOVER Grants aim to contribute to community-engaged research in these three areas:
Discover Award
Discover Award
DISCOVER Awards (11-month awards, up to $90,000 budget per award) are open to any GUMC-affiliated early career investigators (e.g., postdoctoral fellows, instructors, assistant professors).
Eligibility
Eligibility
Individuals who are not employed by Georgetown but who have a Georgetown faculty appointment or an affiliation with Georgetown (e.g., consortium partners, MedStar Health) are eligible to apply as long as the proposed research addresses disparities in the Washington DC area.
Additional Information
Additional Information
DISCOVER training opportunities and workshops will be open to any postdoctoral fellows and early career faculty interested in learning about community engagement and the conduct of research to address health disparities.
We will be hosting four information sessions about the application process and to answer any questions in early 2026. Please email discover@georgetown.edu for more details.
Questions and requests for additional information should be directed to discover@georgetown.edu with the subject line "DISCOVER Pilot Grants."
FAQ
FAQ
Are indirect costs an allowable cost for the DISCOVER Pilot Grants? No. Indirect costs are not allowable on the DISCOVER pilot grants.
Am I required to submit the budget in a specific template? Yes. Please download the budget template provided by the Joint Office of Research Administration (JORA).
Can I request a meeting to discuss my grant proposal before submitting? Yes. You may request a consultation with a DISCOVER team member to discuss whether your proposal fits the DISCOVER requirements. Please send an email with your request to discover@georgetown.edu
Can I request a mock review of my grant application? Yes. Anyone can request a mock grant review by submitting the GUMC Mock Study Section Request Form. You may submit a request approximately 6-8 weeks before the grant deadline to allow enough time. In the notes or suggestions for reviewers, indicate "DISCOVER project-related reviewers".
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