2026-2027 CTSI Trustworthiness Seed Funding Application

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Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the CTSI Trustworthiness Seed Funding Opportunity. You can save and return to complete as needed.

This application is due on Monday, April 20, 2026 by 11:59 PM. Late applications will not be accepted. Last minute technical issues or questions may not be addressed prior to the deadline, and extensions will not be granted.

Proposals that are incomplete or otherwise do not follow instructions will not be considered for review. This includes completing all requirements such as meeting with CTSI Community and Stakeholder Engagement Program Director Dr. Denise Vidot prior to submission.

After your submission, the system will generate an automated message to notify you that your electronic submission was received. If you do not receive the message, your application will be considered incomplete. Contact Angelica Agati before the deadline to resolve any issues at axr3115@med.miami.edu.

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The Miami CTSI Team

Principal Investigator (PI)  Full Name

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Principal Investigator (PI)  Email Address

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Principal Investigator (PI)  Phone Number

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Department

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Title/Role

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Community Organization's Name

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Community Organization's Contact Person

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Community Organization's Email Address

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Community Organization's Phone Number

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Community Organization Focus Area

Briefly explain the area of focus for the community organization (e.g., health, education, environment). 

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Biological Sex as assigned at birth

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What terms best express how to describe your gender identity?

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Project Title

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Trustworthiness. Discuss what trustworthiness means to both you and the community collaborator, highlighting any existing trust-building efforts. Please respond in a brief 3-5 sentence paragraph.

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UPLOAD Project Abstract (200 - 500 words)

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What specific activities will you undertake as part of this project? Please provide a detailed response in approximately 200-300 words.

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How will you engage with the community? 

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What outcomes do you expect? 

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BUDGET INSTRUCTIONS

Budget: Use the R&R budget template provided below.

Reminders:

Salaries for research support staff (e.g. technicians, post docs) are allowed.
Salaries for faculty (e.g. PI, collaborators) are not allowed.
Equipment is not allowed.
Foreign involvement to any extent is not allowed.
Indirect costs (facilities and administrative fees) are not allowed.

Attachment:Budget Template_2024_Final.docx

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BUDGET JUSTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Budget Justification: Describe and justify all budget items using the template provided below. The template contains guidance for the required format.

Attachment:Budget Justification Template_2024_Final.docx

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LETTERS OF SUPPORT/COMMITMENT

You must include a letter of support/commitment from each community collaborator/organization. Additional letters are optional.

UPLOAD all letters AS ONE COMBINED PDF.

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By signing below, I certify that the following statements are true:

As of the application due date, I hold a full time faculty position at UM.
I have not submitted an overlapping proposal to an external agency for funding.
No portion of this study will be conducted outside of the US to any extent.
I am aware of the expectation/requirement to partner with no more than one community organization.
I will cite the Miami CTSI grant on publications and projects that stem from this award, as detailed here.
I will provide requested information to the Miami CTSI for the next 10 years.

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2026-2027 CTSI Trustworthiness Seed Funding Application

SECTION 1: DEMOGRAPHICS

SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION

SECTION 3: PROJECT PLAN

SECTION 4: BUDGET & BUDGET JUSTIFICATION

SECTION 5: LETTERS OF SUPPORT/ COMMITMENT

SECTION 6: MISCELLANEOUS

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