Apply now for a CTSI Spark Award

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute offers Spark Awards to help kick-start research efforts. The Spark Awards are designed to enable preliminary work and generate essential data for both new and ongoing projects. These awards are intended to provide investigators with the resources they need to effectively advance their research.

The CTSI will grant Spark Awards to Ohio State and Nationwide Children's Hospital investigators worth up to $3,000, and up to $5,000 for collaborative projects involving researchers from two different Ohio State colleges or collaborations between Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s investigators.

Submit your application by April 15, 2025, or until designated funds are exhausted. Take advantage of this chance to propel your research forward.