The Pilot Projects Program has a two-stage application process.  First, a brief concept letter, using the Concept Letter Form, is submitted.  Applicants will be notified whether their Concept Letter is approved within two weeks of the Concept Letter deadline.  Only applicants for whom Concept Letters are approved may move forward to the full application.

The Pilot Projects Program helps researchers who are:

Below is a summary of the pilot projects the Environmental Health Sciences Center awarded in 2017. If you'd like more information about a particular project, contact the principal investigator for details.