Chancellor’s Translational Research Initiative Now Open for Submissions

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.