Indiana CTSI

The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) is a statewide collaboration of Indiana University, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame, as well as public and private partnerships. The Indiana CTSI works to promote and support translational research at the University of Notre Dame through strong collaboration and making research connections across the state. The Indiana CTSI is dedicated to leveraging and strengthening the state’s life sciences community to achieve better health for people in Indiana.

The Notre Dame partnership with Indiana CTSI is led by Melanie DeFord, Deputy Director and Assistant Vice President for Research. For connections to Indiana CTSI programs, please contact Jessica Brookshire (Social Science and Community) and Prakash Nallathamby (Science and Engineering), Notre Dame Co-Navigators of the Indiana CTSI.

View a collection of highlights from the 2024 Indiana CTSI retreat at Notre Dame

Uncover Funding

The Indiana CTSI offers a range of funding opportunities from career development awards to pilot funding, which are available to Notre Dame faculty. More information about the Indiana CTSI's open funding opportunities can be found on the main CTSI website.

Join the Discussion

In order to engage in discussion around relevant Indiana CTSI topics, summits are held at each partner University.

The 2026 Indiana CTSI Retreat hosted by the University of Notre Dame will be held on October 21, 2026.

Past retreats have included Indiana's Impact on Global Health, Modern Approaches to Drug Discovery and Get to Know the Indiana CTSI 4.0 and Learn How to Connect.

Upcoming Indiana CTSI events and educational opportunities can be reviewed on the CTSI calendar.

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Ask the Experts

Indiana CTSI Project Development Teams (PDTs) provide investigators access to experts who can help implement high-quality pilot projects that generate successful external grant submissions. Pilot awards are typically up to $15,000 for two years.

There are multiple PDTs currently ongoing within the Indiana CTSI.