Applications now open: Chancellor’s Translational Research Initiative

The Chancellor’s Translational Research Initiative is officially open for submissions. This program provides up to $25,000 per project to help UIC researchers advance promising innovations toward commercialization and real-world impact.

Program snapshot

• Funding amount: Up to $25,000 per project.
• Project duration: Four months.
• Eligibility: Full-time UIC faculty, staff and researchers with an invention disclosure (or commitment to submit one) through the UIC Office of Technology Management.
• Key criteria:
  • Demonstrated potential for commercialization or licensing.
  • Clear plan for advancing technology readiness.
  • Alignment with UIC innovation goals.
• Restrictions: Funds cannot be used for salary, except graduate assistant/hourly student wages.

Why apply?

• Accelerate your innovation toward market readiness.
• Prepare for future funding opportunities.
• Strengthen your commercialization strategy.

For full details, eligibility requirements and application guidelines, visit the Office of Technology Management website.