# Pilot & Feasibility Program

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · 2021 · $190,276

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY (PILOT & FEASIBILITY PROGRAM) 
The goal of this program is to provide funding for innovative projects compatible with the scientific focus of the 
Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases (CMSDLD). We have had high success in 
collaborations with other Penn Centers/Institutes/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for joint RFAs that have 
served to increase funding for awardees in a significant fashion. Furthermore, we strive to support new 
investigators, including both young scientists and those who have not previously pursued research in digestive 
or liver diseases. The desired outcomes of the Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program are new R01 grant 
proposals (and equivalent, e.g. VA Merit grant), new interdisciplinary grant proposals (e.g. NIH U01/U54, P01, 
P50 mechanisms) and new significant private foundation/national society grant proposals. Indeed, our pilot and 
feasibility grant program has had an impressive return of investment in new grants, exceeding 10:1. This is 
complemented by a vast array of support through scientific core facilities, structured mentorship programs, and 
deep conviction to augment the campus wide and national careers of recipients, and facilitate the academic 
promotions of recipients. This program is structured to be inclusive of scientists throughout the University of 
Pennsylvania. Importantly, we have a robust track record of identifying young scientists who are women and 
represent diversity and inclusion, consistent with our Center's philosophy and vision.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10200771
- **Project number:** 5P30DK050306-25
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- **Principal Investigator:** REBECCA G WELLS
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $190,276
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2020-07-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10200771

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10200771, Pilot & Feasibility Program (5P30DK050306-25). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10200771. Licensed CC0.

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