NYC Tri-Institutional TB Research Advancement Center (NYC TRAC)

NYC-TRAC Developmental Award: Call for Proposals

Our center is now accepting applications for the NYC-TRAC Developmental Award. This program supports early-stage and established investigators with high-impact ideas aimed at advancing tuberculosis research, prevention, and treatment.

Key Dates

Letter of Intent (required) August 15, 2025
Full Application (by invitation) September, 2025

Award Highlights

  • Purpose: Seed funding for innovative TB research projects that can evolve into full-scale grants or clinical studies.

  • Funding Period: 12 months

How to Apply

  1. Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) including identifying and contact information, position within their institution, and a concise description of the proposed research and how it may lead to the future grant submission. Please also include an NIH biosketch of the primary applicant.

  2. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Need More Information?

Contact Dr. Nao Haba at nah7023@med.cornell.edu with any questions about eligibility, the application process, or award scope.

We look forward to seeing your fresh ideas that push the boundaries of TB research and improve outcomes for patients.

Weill Cornell Medicine NYC Tri-Institutional TB Research Advancement Center (NYC TRAC) 420 East 70th Street, 4th Floor, Suite LH-455 New York, NY 10021 Phone: (646) 962-8140 Fax: (646) 962-0285