The Bucksbaum Institute Pilot Grant program was established in June 2012. In ten years, the Bucksbaum Institute has awarded 140 grants totaling over $970,000. The pilot grant program supports Bucksbaum scholars in their interdisciplinary research focused on improving the doctor-patient relationship.
Pilot Grant Award Summary 2012–2021
| Grant Year | Total Funding Amount | Number of Funded Projects | Number of Collaborating Faculty, Staff, and Organizations | Number of Participating Departments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $195,150 | 21 | 97 | 8 |
| 2020 | $138,116 | 15 | 47 | 8 |
| 2019 | $135,000 | 24 | 68 | 7 |
| 2018 | $94,750 | 18 | 62 | 5 |
| 2017 | $61,375 | 11 | 49 | 7 |
| 2016 | $74,024 | 10 | 37 | 6 |
| 2015 | $66,180 | 9 | 26 | 5 |
| 2014 | $71,400 | 10 | 37 | 6 |
| 2013 | $69,500 | 9 | 22 | 5 |
| 2012 | $68,080 | 13 | 14 | 6 |
| Totals | $778,425 | 119 |
2021 Pilot Grants
Total Funds Awarded: $195,150