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Disease/Field Funding Agency Name of Grant / Description Eligibility / Amount Deadlines

January Deadlines

Aging & Artritis Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Arthritis & Aging Research Grant: seeking grant applications that focus on studying the underlying mechanisms of the aging process as it relates to arthritis.

MD and/or PhD $100,000 January 12

Arthritis Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Arthritis Research Grant: ANRF is seeking grant applications that focus on studying arthritis and related autoimmune diseases.

MD and/or PhD $100,000 January 12

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS)

Milton Safenowitz Post Doctoral Fellowship for ALS Research Awards.

$50,000 per year for 2 years January 31



Investigator Initiated Research Awards: Starter Awards by senior post doctoral fellows in ALS proposing innovative and novel projects with relevance to ALS.

$50,000 January 31



Investigator Initiated Research Awards : Multi-Year Research Awards: proposing research of high scientific merit and relevance to ALS.

$100,000 per year for 1-3 years January 31

http://www.curearthritis.org/arthritis-aging-research-grant/

http://www.curearthritis.org/arthritis-aging-research-grant/

http://www.curearthritis.org/arthritis-research-grants/


http://web.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/ALSA_research_our_approach_brgt_yng_sci_safenowitz

http://web.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/ALSA_research_our_approach_brgt_yng_sci_safenowitz

http://www.alsa.org/research/our-approach/call-for-abstracts/






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Biomedical Research Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP) supports the career development activities for underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows to stellar careers in biomedical or medical research.

$60,000 over 3 years January 16

Biomedical Research

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Medical Research Fellows Program provides a year of full-time, mentored laboratory research training to medical, dental, and veterinary students.

$43,000 January 11

Brain and Behavior Disorders

Brain and Behavior Research Foundation

The NARSAD Young Investigator Grant provides support for the most promising young scientists conducting neurobiological basic and/or clinical investigators research relevant to serious brain and behavior disorders.

MD/PhD / $35,000 to $70,000 for 2 years

January - February

Breast Cancer Avon Foundation for WomenAvon Breast Cancer Crusade: Research questions we hope to answer to further the development of breast cancer prevention strategies.

MD and/or PhD / $300,000 over 2 years

LOI: January 7 - Full Proposal February 29

Cancer or Blindness Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program. Proposals focused on cancer or blindness (not visual impairment) are encouraged.

Two-year grants ranging from $43,700 to $53,175 per year

January 29, 2016

http://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/diversity-science/postdoctoral-enrichment-program

http://www.hhmi.org/developing-scientists/medical-research-fellows-program#Application�

http://www.hhmi.org/developing-scientists/medical-research-fellows-program#Application�

https://bbrfoundation.org/yi


http://www.avonfoundation.org/grants/breast-cancer/research-grant-guidelines/

http://www.hria.org/tmfgrants/king/



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Cancer or Blindness Charles A. King Trust

Postdoctoral Clinical/Health Services Research Fellowship Program. The primary goal of the Program is to support research that focuses on the causes of human disease and/or is aimed specifically at improving treatment for disease in humans.

Two-year grants ranging from $43,700 to $53,175 per year, inclusive of a $2,000 expense allowance

January 29, 2016

Cancer or Blindness Health Resources in ActionThe Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program is designed to support postdoctoral scientists in non-profit academic, medical or research institutions in Massachusetts.

MD and/or PhD / $43,700 to $53,175 per year for 2 years

January 29, 2016

Cardiothoracic American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)

Graham Surgical Investigator Program supports innovative clinical or translational research for young Cardiothoracic Surgeons.

$50,000 per year for 2 years January 15

Colorectal Cancer American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

AACR Fellowships in Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Research represent a joint effort to encourage and support postdoctoral or clinical research fellows to conduct young-onset colorectal cancer research and to establish a successful career path in this field.

$50,000 January

Digestive CancerAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

AGA-Caroline Craig Augustyn & Damina Augustyn Award: This grant provides fund to a young investigator, instructor, research associate or equivalent devoted to conducting research related to digestive cancer.

MD/PhD $40,000 January 12

http://www.hria.org/tmfgrants/king/

http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/tmfgrants/lern.html

http://imis.aats.org/aatsimis/AATSGrahamFoundation/Our_Programs/Fellowships/Graham_Surgical_Investigator_Program.aspx

http://imis.aats.org/aatsimis/AATSGrahamFoundation/Our_Programs/Fellowships/Graham_Surgical_Investigator_Program.aspx

http://www.gastro.org/news_items/2014/11/13/deadlines-to-remember-for-january-2015-research-awards





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Digestive DiseasesAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

AGA Boston Scientific Technology & Innovation Pilot Award. MD/PhD $30,000 January 12

Digestive Diseases Society for Surgery of The Alimentary Tract

SSAT Career Development Award: This award for young faculty members is to assist in the establishment of investigators, basic or clinical, in digestive diseases.

MD/ $100,000 over 2 years January 12

Disorders of Learning and Memory

McKnight Foundation McKnight Scholar Awards were established to encourage emerging neuroscientists to focus on disorders of learning and memory. MD/PhD $225,000 January

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF)

EMF Research Fellowship is intended to provide the opportunity for formal education in research methodologies, and experience in research in preparation for an academic career as a research scientist.

MS, PhD/$150,000 for a two-year period January 16

Emergency Medicine


EMF Patient Centered Outcome Research Grant will award funds for research that describes the unique interaction between emergency clinician and patient in health policy or health services research topics.

$100,000 for a 2-year January 16




http://ssat.com/awards/Career-Development.cgi

http://ssat.com/awards/Career-Development.cgi

https://www.neuroscience.mcknight.org/the-awards/scholar

http://www.emfoundation.org/applyforagrant/






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Emergency Medicine


EMF Health Policy Research Grant Program to support and promote the delivery of quality emergency care by providing funds for health policy projects that examine dynamic societal issues related to emergency medical care.

$50,000 January 16

Emergency Medicine


EMF Career Development Program goals are 1) to promote research within the specialty of emergency medicine, 2) to advance emergency medical care, and 3) to facilitate the academic growth and development of emergency medicine faculty and thereby invest in the future of the specialty of emergency medicine

$50,000 January 16

Emergency Medicine


EMF Basic Science and Clinical Research Innovation Grant the goals of the EMF Basic Science and Clinical Research Innovation Grant are 1) to promote research within the specialty of emergency medicine and 2) to advance emergency medical care.

$50,000 January 16

Emergency Medicine


EMF International Emergency Medicine Outcomes and Efficacy Research Grant to promote projects that seek to demonstrate improved patient outcomes in Emergency Departments located in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

$10,000 Januar 16, 2017

Emergency Medicine


EMF/EMRA Resident Research Program goals are: 1) to promote research within the specialty of emergency medicine, 2) to advance emergency medical care, and 3) to facilitate the academic growth and development of future researchers in emergency medicine and thereby invest in the future of the specialty of emergency medicine.

$10,000 Januar 16, 2017













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Emergency Medicine


EMF/Council of Residency Directors (CORD) Research Grant will award one or more grants to promote project(s) that seeks to study a medical education topic that has direct relevance to the specialty of emergency medicine.

$25,000 January 16

Emergency Medicine


EMF/ENA Foundation Team Grant Research Award. This grant is intended for physician and nurse researchers to combine their expertise to develop, plan, and implement clinical research in emergency care.

$50,000 January 16

Emergency Medicine


Emergency Department Planning, Operations, and Design. The Joint Research Initiative seeks proposals for studies related to the planning and design of emergency care environments. The JRI is open to other topics consistent with the intent of improving the emergency

$80,000 January 16

Epilepsy Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy

Taking Flight Award seeks to promote the careers of young epilepsy investigators to allow them to develop a research focus independent of their mentor(s).

$100,000 for 1 year

January 8, 2018 LOI. Full Applications March 28, 2018.


Innovator Award explores a highly innovative new concept or untested theory that has the potential to reveal entirely new avenues for investigation in epilepsy research.

$50,000 for 1 year

January 8, 2018 LOI. Full Applications March 28, 2018.







https://www.cureepilepsy.org/our-research/for-researchers/grant-opportunities






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Esophageal Diseases

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

AGA - Clinical Research Award will provide research and/or salary support for junior faculty involved in clinical research in esophageal diseases.

Young investigator/$25,000

January 20, 2017

Exfoliation Syndrome & Glaucoma

Glaucoma Foundation

The Glaucoma Foundation offers grants to researchers striving to improve the lives of glaucoma patients through novel innovations and scientific advances. The area of current focus for TGF's Grant Research program is exfoliation syndrome and exfoliation glaucoma.

MD and/or PhD / Up to $60,000 per year and renewable

January 5

Focused Ultrasound Research

Focused Ultrasound Foundation

Clinical Indication Track is geared primarily towards preclinical and first-in-human clinical studies. $100,000

Abstract: 2 weeks prior to application deadlines (Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1)



High-Risk Track is intended for early-stage, high-risk, proof-of-concept research that, if successful, could have a profound impact on the field of focused ultrasound and that could change the way many conditions are treated.

$100,000


Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)

Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)

Keith Michael Andreus Memorial Award Program: FARA accepts LOIs focusing on advancing understanding and/or treatment of the cardiac involvement in Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA).

MD and/or PhD / $150,000 for up to 2 years

LOI: January 15 - RFA: March 1

http://www.gastro.org/research-funding



http://glaucomafoundation.org/Grant_Application.htm

http://www.fusfoundation.org/for-researchers/external-awards-program




http://www.curefa.org/grant




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Functional GI / Motility Disorders


Research Grant AGA-Rome Foundation Functional GI: to support pilot research projects pertaining to functional GI and motility disorders.

Postdoctoral research fellows $50,000

January 12

Gastroenterology-or Hepatology


AGA- Elsevier Pilot Research Award: to support pilot research projects in gastroenterology-or hepatology-related areas.


January 12

Gut MicrobiomeAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

AGA-Microbiome Junior Investigator Research Award: to junior established investigators to support research in basic, translational, clinical or health services investigation.

Young investigators/$60,000 over 2 years

January 12

Gut MicrobiomeAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

AGA-Elsevier Gut Microbiome Pilot Research Award: to early stage and established investigators to support pilot research projects pertaining to the gut microbiome.


January 12

Heart & Lung Transplantation

International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)

The Norman E. Shumway Career Development award is aimed to support basic, clinical or translational research in the field of heart or lung transplantation.

$160,000 over 2 years January 15













http://www.ishlt.org/awards/grantsandScholarships.asp





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ISHLT Research Fellowship Award. The applicant or the applicant's chief of staff/research project director must be a member of the ISHLT in good standing at the time of application and throughout the period of funding.

$40,000 for 1 year. January 15



Joel D. Cooper Career Development award is aimed to support the rising stars of basic, clinical or translational research at a critical time in their independent research career.

$160,000 over 2 years. January 15

Hematology American Society of Hematology

The ASH Research Training Award for Fellows (RTAF) is designed to encourage junior researchers in hematology, hematology/oncology, or other hematology-related training programs to pursue a career in academic hematology.

Junior Researcher $55,000 January 15

HIV Vaccine HIV Vaccine Trials Network

HVTN Research and Mentorship Program (RAMP) Scholar Program Grant recipients will work under the mentorship of HVTN-affiliated investigators to conduct research projects in areas of basic, clinical, behavioral and social science.

African-American and Latino/a Medical Students $60,000

January 3

Inflammatory Bowel Disease


AGA-Pfizer Pilot Research Award in Inflammatory Bowel Disease is offered to investigators to support pilot research projects related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Young investigator/$30,000 January 12







http://www.hematology.org/Awards/Career-Training/435.aspx


http://www.hvtn.org/en/science/scholar-awards/ramp-scholars.html






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Kidney Cancer American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Kure It-AACR Research Grant for Immunotherapy in Kidney Cancer for basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological in nature and must focus on cancer immunology including, therapeutic manipulation for kidney cancer.

Junior/Senior investigators $250,000 over 2 years

January

Leukemia Lady Tata Memorial TrustAwards are restricted to studies of leukaemogenic agents, and the epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunology and genetic basis of leukaemia and related diseases

MD/PhD £35,000 per year January

Lupus Alliance For Lupus Research (ALR)

Target Identification in Lupus (TIL) grant program, investigators receive a three-year, up-to $600,000 award, to remove the barriers to new treatments and a possible cure.

$600,000 over 3 years. February

Lyme Disease Bay Area Lyme FoundationThe Bay Area Lyme Foundation Emerging Leader Award (ELA) supports new and innovative projects and aims to attract aspiring new scientific talent to the field of Lyme.

MD/PhD / $100,000 31-Jan

Lymphedema Health Resources in Action

Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards Program will improve our understanding and advance the prevention, diagnosis, and novel treatments of lymphedema (primary and secondary) and other lymphatic disorders.

MD and/or PhD / $87,396 – $98,304 per year for 2 years

January 15

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=31#.VwOwXE3bKAh�

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=31#.VwOwXE3bKAh�

http://www.ladytatatrust.org/StaticPage/Awards/0

http://www.lupusresearch.org/lupus-research/grant-funding-mechanisms.html#.V-phuU1TGmQ�

http://www.lupusresearch.org/lupus-research/grant-funding-mechanisms.html#.V-phuU1TGmQ�

http://www.bayarealyme.org/our-research/emerging-leader-award/

http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/tmfgrants/lern.html



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lymphedema Lymphatic Education & Research Network

Lymphatic Education & Research Network Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards for basic and translational research that fosters an interdisciplinary field of investigators conducting lymphatic research.

$87,396 – $98,304 USD January 15

Macular & Retinal Vascular Diseases Macula Society Research grant have the potential of increasing the understanding

of macular or retinal diseases. $30,000.00 per year. January 17

Medical & Nursing Educational Grant Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation

Macy Faculty Scholars Program is designed to identify and nurture the careers of promising educational innovators in medicine and nursing.

$100,000 for 2 years. For assistance in preparing your application contact David Gillerman at the Development Office.

February 14

Multiple Sclerosis National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS)

Pilot Research Grant is provided for one year to test innovative, cutting-edge ideas or untested methods, and to gather sufficient preliminary data to apply for longer-term funding related to multiple sclerosis.

MD and/or PhD $44,000

2018 Deadlines: January 8 pre application and April 9

Neurobiology Whitehall FoundationGrants-in-Aid program is designed for researchers at the assistant professor level who experience difficulty in competing for research funds because they have not yet become firmly established.

MD/PhD / $30,000 1 year

LOI: January 15, April 15 & October 1

http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/tmfservices/tmfgrants/lern.html

http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/tmfservices/tmfgrants/lern.html

http://www.maculasociety.org/Researchgrant

http://macyfoundation.org/macy-scholars

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Commercial-Research-Funding


http://www.whitehall.org/grants/



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Neurobiology Whitehall FoundationBasic research in neurobiology with the overall goal should be to better understand behavioral output or brain mechanisms of behavior.

MD/PhD /$225,000 over 3 years

LOI: January 15, April 15 & October 1

Neuroendocrine American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation-AACR Grant represents a joint effort to promote and support innovative cancer research.

$250,000 over 2 years January

Neurofibromatosis Children’s Tumor Foundation

CTF Young Investigator Award YIA provides two-year awards for young scientists early in their careers, bringing them into the NF field and helping to establish them as independent investigators.

Junior Scientist/ $108,000 January

Oncology Society of Surgical Oncology Clinical Investigator Award Surgical Oncology Research is designated for disease-specific research.

MD and/or PhD/ $100,000 January 17

Organ Transplant American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)

ASTS Members with research funding in the field of organ transplantation. It is designed to support a junior faculty member in the development of transplant research so that further funding can be obtained.

MD/$50,000 per year for 2 years January


http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/funding-listing.aspx

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/funding-listing.aspx

http://www.ctf.org/CTF-Young-Investigator-Award/Guidelines.html

http://www.ctf.org/CTF-Young-Investigator-Award/Guidelines.html

http://www.surgonc.org/about-sso/sso-foundation/awards/clinical-investigator-awards

https://fdg.secure-platform.com/a

https://fdg.secure-platform.com/a



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Orthopaedic Oncology

OREF and the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)

Clinical Research Grant for clinician researchers focused on oncology.

MD and/or PhD/ $98,000 January

Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Action Network-AACR

Research Acceleration Network Grant Supports a project that includes a clinical component, involves at least two institutions and has strong potential to contribute to the goal of doubling pancreatic cancer survival by the year 2020.

MD and/or PhD/$1,000,000 January


Research Acceleration Network-2 Grant Supports a Phase II treatment clinical trial or robust nontherapeutic trial, involves at least two institutions and has strong potential to contribute to the goal of doubling pancreatic cancer survival by the year 2020.

MD and/or PhD/ $2,000,000 January


Translational Research Grant supports an independent investigator leading a cross-disciplinary team conducting translational research that has as its endpoint the development of a pancreatic cancer assessment, prevention or treatment modality.

MD and/or PhD/$300,000 January 15

Pancreatic Diseases

National Pancreas Foundation

Research Grants and Awards to support the funding of research related to pancreatic diseases.

MD and/or PhD / $50,000 January 31

http://www.oref.org/grants-and-awards/grant-programs/research-specific-grants



https://www.pancan.org/research-grants-program/apply-for-a-pancreatic-cancer-research-grant/






https://www.pancreasfoundation.org/research/grants-and-awards/

https://www.pancreasfoundation.org/research/grants-and-awards/



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Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson Disease Foundation

The PDF-HHMI Year-Long Medical Fellows initiative enables medical students to immerse themselves in a basic, translational, or applied biomedical research project for one year full-time Parkinson’s disease research, conducted under the mentorship of an experienced investigator.

Medical Student/ $41,000 January


Parkinson's Disease Foundation

Clinical Research Award supports the research expenses of a clinician scientist whose clinically oriented research involves people living with Parkinson’s Disease.

$200,000 over 2 years.

January 22, 2018 LOI. April 16, 2018 full application.


Parkinson Disease Foundation

Mentored Clinical Research Award (MCRA). The grant supports new investigators for a one-year project in patient-oriented research in Parkinson’s disease or other parkinsonian disorders under the mentorship of an experienced investigator.

Fellow/MD/PhD/ $50,000 January

Psoriasis Arthritis Arthritis National Research Foundation

Psoriasis Arthritis Research Grant In a collaborative effort, the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) are seeking grant applications that focus on studying psoriatic arthritis.

MD and/or PhD / $100,000 January 12

Radiation Oncology American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

ASTRO Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Research Seed Grant: to Residents and fellows hoping to pursue careers in basic science or clinical research to support carrying out a pilot project related to radiation treatment.

Residents/Fellows/ $25,000

January to March

http://www.pdf.org/en/grant_funding_fellow#psg�


http://parkinson.org/research/Grant-Opportunities/clinical-research-awards

http://parkinson.org/research/Grant-Opportunities/clinical-research-awards





https://www.astro.org/Funding-Opportunities.aspx




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The Junior Faculty Award provides $100,000 annually for two years to help develop the careers of promising junior faculty by allowing them dedicated time to work on research relevant to radiation oncology and cancer treatment.

MD/PhD / $200,000 over 2 years

January to March


The purpose of the ASTRO Minority Summer Fellowship Award is an effort to promote radiation oncology as a career choice, the fellowship will provide medical students with an experience designed to expose students to clinical, basic and translational research questions in radiation oncology.

Medical student/ $3,000 1-Mar

Sarcoma Sarcoma Foundation of America

Research Grants program to provide grants to investigators interested in translational science sarcoma research. $50,000 January 31

Sleep Medicine American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF)

The Physician Scientist Training Award (ASMF) opportunity to support a one-year mentored sleep research project following a clinical sleep medicine fellowship.

MD/PhD/ $75,000 January 9, 2017.


Bridge to Success Award for Early Career Investigators is designed to provide ‘bridge funding’ to promising early-career sleep scientists who have applied for a career development award such as a K-award grant from the NIH.

MD/PhD/ $75,000 January 9, 2017.





http://www.curesarcoma.org/research/apply-for-a-grant/

http://www.curesarcoma.org/research/apply-for-a-grant/

http://www.discoversleep.org/GrantOpp.aspx






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The Bridge to Success for Mid-Career/Senior Investigators Award is designed to assist established sleep investigators who have been independently supported by the NIH.

MD/PhD/ $75,000 January 9, 2017.

Transplant of organs

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

ASTS Astellas Faculty Development Grant program is designed to support a junior faculty member in the development of transplant research so that further funding can be obtained.

MD/$100,000 over 2 years January



ASTS Scientist Scholarship Program continues its commitment toward supporting full-time basic and translational research in the field of transplantation and transplant immunobiology in the laboratory of an ASTS Member.

PhD, DVM, MD/$40,000 1 year January



ASTS Astellas Fellowship continues its commitment to providing qualified surgeons with additional clinical training in the field of solid organ transplantation.

MD/$100,000 over 2 years January

Various areas of basic, translational, or applied biomedical research

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Medical Research Fellows Program: One year of basic, translational, or applied biomedical research. Fellows/ $30,000 January









http://www.hhmi.org/programs/medical-research-fellows-program/year-long-program

http://www.hhmi.org/programs/medical-research-fellows-program/year-long-program



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Thyroid Function American Thyroid Association (ATA)

Research Grants to support new investigator initiated research projects in the area of thyroid function and disease.

$25,000-$28,750 per year for 2 years January 29

X syndrome FRAXA Research Foundation Program Research Grant aims to accelerate research aimed at finding a specific treatment for fragile X syndrome.

MD and/or PhD/ Amount unspecified

January 15 LOI. February 1 RFA

X syndrome FRAXA Research Foundation Postdoctoral fellowships MD and/or PhD/ $90,000

January 15 LOI. February 1 RFA

February Deadlines

Alzheimer ’s Disease.

Ruth K. Broad Biomedical Research Foundation

Extramural Award for Young or established NON-DUKE investigators proposing new or novel research project in relationship to Alzheimer ’s disease.

$90,000 January 1

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)

Preclinical Drug Discovery seeks to fill the critical translational funding gap between basic research and later stage drug development by funding promising preclinical drug discovery and biomarker development programs relevant to Alzheimer's disease, related dementias and cognitive aging.

$150,000-$600,000 1-2 years.

2017 Deadlines: February 17, May 19, July 31 and November 17 LOI.

http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/research-grants/


http://www.fraxa.org/research/apply/

http://www.fraxa.org/research/apply/

http://sites.duke.edu/broadfoundation/extramural-award-application/

http://sites.duke.edu/broadfoundation/extramural-award-application/

https://www.alzdiscovery.org/research-and-grants/funding-opportunities




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Alzheimer's Disease


Biomarkers Development to support the development and validation of novel and existing biomarkers that will enhance the design and performance of clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and cognitive aging.

$150,000-$300,000/year


Alzheimer's Disease


Prevention Beyond the Pipeline to support prevention drug discovery not covered by most research funders or our current RFPs.

Average Award: - Epidemiological Analyses: $50,000-$100,000 - Preclinical Research: $150,000-$600,000


Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)

The ADDF/Belfer ApoE Therapeutics Innovation Program to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics specifically designed to target apoE pathological mechanisms

MD/PhD /Preclinical: $150,000-$300,000 - Clinical: up to $1.5 million

February 25, August 25 and November 12 LOI.

Anesthesia Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Grant Program: The Program’s objective is to stimulate and fund studies that will clearly improve patient safety and lead to prevention of mortality and morbidity resulting from anesthesia mishaps.

$150,000 for 1-2 years

February 22, 2016 LOI

Anesthesiology Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research

Mentored Research Training Grants help anesthesiologists develop the skills, preliminary data for subsequent grant applications and research publications needed to become independent investigators.

$175,000 over 2 years February 15





http://www.alzdiscovery.org/assets/content/static/2016_Preclinical_Drug_Discovery_RFP.pdf


http://www.apsf.org/grants_application_instructions.php

http://www.apsf.org/grants_application_instructions.php

http://faer.org/research-grants/mentored-research-training-grant/




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Research in Education Grant advances the careers and knowledge of anesthesiologists interested in improving the concepts, methods and techniques of education in anesthesiology. The REG is focused on developing innovative approaches for anesthesia education.



Research Fellowship Grants are intended to provide anesthesiology residents and fellows with the opportunity to obtain significant training in research techniques and scientific methods.

Anesthesiology residents and fellows /$75,000 1 year

February 15

Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder

Klarman Family Foundation

Eating Disorders Research: The Program’s short-term goal is to support the most outstanding science and expand the pool of scientists whose research explores the basic biology of feeding, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and/or binge eating disorder.


Ataxia-telangiectasia A-T Children’s Project The A-T Children's Project provides competitive grant awards for

basic and translational research grants related to A-T. US$75,000 per year for 1-2 years.

February 1 & August 1 LOI. March 1 & September 1 RFA

Ataxia-telangiectasia A-T Children’s Project

Post Doctoral Fellowship Award. Post docs with one year experience or less post degree are eligible and must be nominated for this award by their principal investigator (PI).

Post-doctor. $30,000 to $40,000 per year for 2 years

February 1 & August 1 LOI. March 1 & September 1 RFA





https://atcp.org/grantguidelines




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Bladder Cancer Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

The aim of the Bladder Cancer Research Innovation Award is to support exceptionally novel and creative projects with great potential to produce breakthroughs in the management of bladder cancer.

MD/PhD / $300,000 over 2 years LOI February

Bleeding Disorder National Hemophilia Foundation

Judith Graham Pool Postdoctoral Research Fellowships has provided a long legacy of support for basic science and pre-clinical research in bleeding disorders.

$150,000 per year for 1 to 2 years

LOI: Friday, February , Application April

Cancer American Cancer SocietyResearch Professor Awards: Awarded to outstanding mid-career investigators who have made seminal contributions that have changed the direction of cancer research.

Full Professor/ $400,000 over 5 years

February 1 LOI/ April 1 RFA

Cancer American Cancer SocietyGraduate Scholarships in Cancer Nursing Practice—Support for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in cancer nursing or doctorate of nursing practice (DNP).

$20,000 over 2 years February

Cancer Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Clinical Investigator Award supports independent young physician-scientists doing work aimed at improving the practice of cancer medicine.


http://www.bcan.org/research/grants/bladder-cancer-research-innovation-award/

http://www.bcan.org/research/grants/bladder-cancer-research-innovation-award/

https://www.hemophilia.org/Researchers-Healthcare-Providers/Research-Grant-Programs/Judith-Graham-Pool-Postdoctoral-Research-Fellowships

https://www.hemophilia.org/Researchers-Healthcare-Providers/Research-Grant-Programs/Judith-Graham-Pool-Postdoctoral-Research-Fellowships

http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@researchadministration/documents/document/acspc-024104.pdf


http://www.damonrunyon.org/for_scientists/more/clinical_investigator_award_application_guidelines

http://www.damonrunyon.org/for_scientists/more/clinical_investigator_award_application_guidelines



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Cardiovascular AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation

Connections for Cardiovascular HealthSM a program with the mission of improving cardiovascular health in the United States. $180,000 February

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Lymphoma Research Foundation

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Collaborative Grant. This two-year CLL Collaborative Grant funds high quality research studies in CLL including the study of primary CLL patient samples to assure relevance to the human disease.

$125,000 per year for 2 years

December to February

Clinical Medicine Relating to Cancer

Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research

Fellowship Program was initiated to provide support for promising researchers who had just received their doctorates to fund fellows in clinical medicine relating to cancer.

$150,000 over 3 years 2/1/2016

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)


Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Explorations Grant. The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) DLBCL Consortium seeks proposals for high quality research studies in diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL).


Feb. 13, 2012 (2016 RFA not available yet)

Digestive Diseases Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract ( SSAT)

Career Development Award for Clinical/Outcomes/Education Research. This award is to assist in the development of young faculty members engaged in clinical, outcomes, and/or educational research in digestive diseases.

$80,000 over 2 years 2/12/2016





http://www.jccfund.org/

http://www.jccfund.org/

https://bushare-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bolanos_bu_edu/Documents/Monthly%20Funding%20Opportunities/Calendar/Diffuse%20Large%20B-Cell%20Lymphoma%20(DLBCL)%20Explorations%20Grant.%20The%20Lymphoma%20Research%20Foundation%20(LRF)%20DLBCL%20Consortium%20seeks%20proposals%20for%20high%20quality%20research%20studies%20in%20diffuse%20large%20B%20cell%20lymphoma%20(DLB

https://bushare-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bolanos_bu_edu/Documents/Monthly%20Funding%20Opportunities/Calendar/Diffuse%20Large%20B-Cell%20Lymphoma%20(DLBCL)%20Explorations%20Grant.%20The%20Lymphoma%20Research%20Foundation%20(LRF)%20DLBCL%20Consortium%20seeks%20proposals%20for%20high%20quality%20research%20studies%20in%20diffuse%20large%20B%20cell%20lymphoma%20(DLB

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Digestive Diseases Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract ( SSAT)

Health Care Disparities Research Award. This award is to assist in the development of young faculty members engaged in disparities research in digestive diseases.

MD/ $40,000 over 2 years 2/12/2016

Emergency Medicine


EMF Grants Minimum Directed Grant generate more excitement and applications from the research community and deliver more substantial outcomes.

$50,000 February 16, 2018

Focused Ultrasound

Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation

External Awards Program provides funding for investigator-initiated research projects. $100,000

Full Proposal: FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Friedreich's Ataxia Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)

FARA supports research through funding competitive grants, promoting collaboration among scientists, advocating for public-private partnerships that support drug discovery to advancing treatments for FA.


LOI February 1, 2016

Gastrointestinal Microbiota Global Probiotics Council

Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research (YIGPRO) to contribute to the advancement of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota research in the US and to impact academic and career development of young investigators, attracting them into the field of probiotics and microbiota.

Young Investigator/ $50,000 Feb. 12, 2016



https://www.emfoundation.org/Content.aspx?id=42

https://www.emfoundation.org/Content.aspx?id=42

http://www.fusfoundation.org/for-researchers/research/external-awards-program/apply-for-funding




http://www.probioticsresearch.com/



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Hand Surgery American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand (AFSH)

Research Career Development Award to support mentored development and research training.

$80,000 per year for 5 years LOI February

Health-care delivery

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation

Pre Doctoral Fellowships Health Outcomes spans a broad spectrum of issues related to health-care delivery, from studies evaluating effectiveness of a pharmaceutical intervention, to the impact of reimbursement policies on outcomes of care.

$50,000 2/1/2016

Huntington disease The Huntington Society of Canada (HSC)

HSC Research Program is fostering innovative lines of inquiry that will eventually lead to the next generation of targets for the treatment of Huntington disease (HD). MD/ $150,000CAD February

Improve Health County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

The Research Grants will serve an important role in strengthening and evaluating the Rankings through: Quantitative analyses of Rankings data or results; Refinement of current methodology used in the Rankings model; or Studies of the quantitative or qualitative impact of the Rankings.

$300,000Proposal February 18, 2016

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Kenneth Rainin Foundation

The Innovator Awards program supports research that is potentially transformative to diagnosing, treating and curing Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

$100,000 for 1 year

LOI: February 15, Full Proposal March

https://www.facs.org/member-services/scholarships/research/acsafsh

https://www.facs.org/member-services/scholarships/research/acsafsh

http://www.phrmafoundation.org/index.php?option=com_award&task=sdetail&id=3



http://www.huntingtonsociety.ca/

http://www.huntingtonsociety.ca/

http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/blog/new-research-grants-improving-county-health-rankings

http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/blog/new-research-grants-improving-county-health-rankings

http://krfoundation.org/health/grants/innovator-awards/guidelines/



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Kidney National Kidney Foundation NKF Young Investigator Grant Program support for junior faculty during the period beginning on July 1.

MD/PhD/ $40,000 per year for up to 2 years 2/12/2016

Kidney National Kidney Foundation Satellite Dialysis Clinical Investigator Grant of the NKF MD/PhD/ $40,000 per year for up to 2 years 2/12/2016

Laboratory Animal Health and Welfare

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

Grants for Laboratory Animal Science (GLAS) Program is to enhance scientific knowledge in laboratory animal health and welfare through research, and to further promote collaborative efforts by the AALAS membership within the broader scientific community.

PI must be an AALAS member / $50,000 2/1/2016

Leukemia Leukemia Research Foundation

Hollis Brownstein Research Grants Program to selected New Investigator researchers, allows innovative scientists to act on their ideas, and try new procedures and experiments that will hopefully lead to significant, breakthroughs.

Young Investigator/ $100,000 February

Lung cancer LUNGevity award for translational research

LUNGevity’s Career Development Awards for Translational Research program was created to support future research leaders who will keep the field of lung cancer research vibrant with new ideas. Applicants must be within the first five years of their faculty


https://www.kidney.org/professionals/research/awards

https://www.kidney.org/professionals/research/awards

https://www.aalas.org/glas



http://www.allbloodcancers.org/application-information

http://www.allbloodcancers.org/application-information

https://www.lungevity.org/research-we-fund/how-to-apply-for-grant

https://www.lungevity.org/research-we-fund/how-to-apply-for-grant



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Lupus and Lupus flares

Lupus Foundation of America

Stem Cells in Lupus Grant provides funds for studies whose outcomes will facilitate the development of large-scale studies that will help the advancement of research on stem cells or stem cell transplantation for lupus in humans or animals.

$105,000 for 1 year February



Environmental Triggers of Lupus Grant seeks applications whose basic, clinical, or translational research outcomes will significantly enhance the current understanding of the role of environmental factors in the development of lupus and lupus flares.




Research on Health Outcomes in Pediatric Lupus seeks applications whose research results will significantly enhance the current understanding of the short or long-term, physical and/or mental health outcomes of children and adolescents with lupus, as well as the long-term outcomes/late effects of childhood-onset lupus and its associated treatment.


Lyme Disease Bay Area Lyme FoundationThe Bay Area Lyme Foundation Emerging Leader Award (ELA) supports new and innovative projects and aims to attract aspiring new scientific talent to the field of Lyme.

MD/PhD / $100,000 Feb. 15, 2017.

Marfan syndrome Marfan Foundation

Victor A. McKusick Fellowship Program for promising young physician scientists or research scientists conducting basic, translational or clinical research in the field of Marfan syndrome and related disorders, and to stimulate their advancement toward independent research in this field

MD/$75,000 per year PhD/$50,000 per year for 2 years.

February

http://www.lupus.org/research/request-for-applications






http://www.bayarealyme.org/our-research/emerging-leader-award/

http://www.marfan.org/mckusick-fellowship



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Marfan Syndrome Marfan FoundationEarly Investigator Grant Program. Our newest grant program provides financial support for early investigators studying any or all disciplines involved in Marfan syndrome or a related disorder.

PhD/$75,000 February

Mental Illnesses The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

NARSAD Young Investigator Grants. Basic and/or clinical investigators are supported, but research must be relevant to serious brain and behavior disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders or child and adolescent mental illnesses

Up to $70,000 per year for 2 years

RFA opens January 16 to February 24

Mucopolysaccharidoses

National MPS Society -Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)

Grants and fellowships from the National MPS Society are provided to qualified medical researchers for the purpose of promoting medical research in the fields of MPS and related diseases.

MD/ Amount to be detemined 2/12/2015


Commercial Funding Opportunities to advance promising new therapies by breaking down barriers to development through commercial funding mechanisms like Fast Forward

MD/PhD/ $500,000RFA: January 5 to February 13


Research Grants support of studies related to multiple sclerosis which may serve in any way to advance the mission of the Society. The Society supports fundamental as well as applied studies, non-clinical or clinical in nature, including projects in patient management, care and rehabilitation.

Unspecified February 17 and August 3

http://www.marfan.org/resources/researchers/grants



http://mpssociety.org/research/









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Neurosciences Klingenstein Fund and Simons Foundation

The Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in the Neurosciences supports, in the early stages of their careers, young investigators engaged in basic or clinical research that may lead to a better understanding of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Young Investigators / $225,000 over 3 years

February 15, 2018

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

International OCD Foundation

OCDF Research Grant Program awards grants to investigators whose research focuses on the nature, causes, and treatment of OCD and related disorders.

$300,000 2/1/2016

Optometric American Academy of Optometry (AAO)

Career Development Award is designed for optometric educators and scientists involved in research--including clinical, patient-oriented, educational, etc.--as long as the case can be made for the potential to acquire future extramural funding.


Organ Transplantation

American Society of Transplant Surgeons

Faculty Research Grant for Biomarker Discovery and Functional Genomics. This specific grant will support translational and/or clinical research projects designed to test the utility of genomic biomarkers to monitor and manage transplant recipients.




ASTS Collaborative Scientist Grant. This grant provides qualified ASTS investigators and their scientific collaborators with research funding in the field of solid organ transplantation.

$50,000 for 2 years February

http://www.klingfund.org/

http://www.klingfund.org/

https://iocdf.org/professionals/research-grants/#apply

https://iocdf.org/professionals/research-grants/#apply

http://www.aaopt.org/About/careerdevelopment

http://www.aaopt.org/About/careerdevelopment

http://asts.org/grants-and-research/grants






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ASTS Mid-Level Faculty Research Grant. It is designed to support on-going research so that independent funding can be obtained, or to fund a new avenue of research for an established investigator.




ASTS Faculty Development Grant. It is designed to support a junior faculty member in the development of transplant research so that further funding can be obtained.


Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing and Public Health


Post Doctoral program in health outcomes is to support post doctoral career development activities of individuals prepared (or preparing) to engage in research that will strengthen representation of health outcomes in schools of pharmacy, medicine, nursing and public health.

$110,000 2/1/2016



Post Doctoral Program - Translational Medicine and Therapeutics is a discipline focused on bridging experimental and computational technologies and discoveries in the research laboratory to their application in clinical practice.

$120,000 over 2 years 2/1/2016



Research Starter Grant Health Outcomes To assist individuals beginning independent research careers in health outcomes at the faculty level.

$100,000 2/1/2016





http://www.phrmafoundation.org/2015-awards/post-doctoral-fellowships/translational-medicine/






http://www.phrmafoundation.org/2015-awards/research-starter-grants/health-outcomes%E2%80%A2-informatics/





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Research Starter Grant Translational Medicine and Therapeutics is a discipline focused on bridging experimental and computational technologies and discoveries in the research laboratory to their application in clinical practice.

$100,000 2/1/2016



Sabbatical Fellowships. To enable faculty with active research programs to work outside of their institutions for a period of six months to one year to learn new skills or develop collaborations that will enhance their research and research training capabilities.

$40,000 2/1/2016

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Consortium

Grant Program To advance its mission of reducing the occurrence, morbidity and mortality associated with PML, the PML Consortium sponsors research into PML and the John Cunningham Virus (JCV).

$300,000 2/1/2016

Reproductive Medicine

Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation

The research must be focused on new discoveries in basic and clinical sciences, which should have current or potential impact on the understanding and treatment of infertility. Preference will be given to investigations that target improvement in the efficiency of in vitro fertilization

MD/PhD / $60,000 February

Sjögren’s Syndrome

Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation

Research Grants to help spur the research community to generate fresh ideas that will bring novel approaches to treatment and the development of new therapeutics and lead to a cure.

$50,000 2/1/2016

http://www.phrmafoundation.org/2015-awards/research-starter-grants/translational-medicine/






http://pmlconsortium.org/about-pmlc/vision-and-mission/



http://www.jonesfound.org/research-grant-guidelines


https://www.sjogrens.org/home/research-programs/research-grants

https://www.sjogrens.org/home/research-programs/research-grants



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Spinal Cord Injury or Diseases

Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation

The mission of the PVA Education Foundation is to fund innovative educational projects that enhance the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D) and/or increase the knowledge and effectiveness of health professionals in the SCI/D community

$50,000 - 1 year RFA: Feb 1

TB/ Lung Diseases Firland Foundation

Research Grant funds small investigator-initiated research projects in the field of tuberculosis or other chronic lung diseases. Our goal is to support research in its initial phase so that it grows to make a long-term, sustainable impact.

$5,000 to $20,000 LOI: 2/28/2015

Thyroid Function and Disease

American Thyroid Association (ATA)

Research Grants to support new investigator initiated research projects in the area of thyroid function and disease. $50,000 for 2 years 2/1/2015

Tuberculosis (TB) Firland Foundation

Cedric Northrop Fellowship is intended to support the training of a specific fellow in tuberculosis research methodologies, as a form of career development award. The purpose is to provide the fellow with the opportunity to develop independent faculty-level tuberculosis research funding.

Unspecified up to 3 years

LOI: February, Application March

Type 1 diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Strategic Research Agreements: Single Project, Multi-Project, and Clinical Designed to provide research funding for single or multiple investigators to address critical gaps and challenges and potential breakthroughs in Type 1 diabetes research.

MD, DMD, DVM, PhD/Unspecified up to 3 years

Project Concept: Aug. 17, Nov. 16, 2016. Feb. 8, 2017.

http://www.pva.org/site/c.ajIRK9NJLcJ2E/b.6305829/k.6E40/PVA_Education_Foundation.htm



http://www.firland.org/grants-overview/



http://www.firland.org/grants-overview/

http://grantcenter.jdrf.org/rfa/project-concepts-strategic-research-agreement/

http://grantcenter.jdrf.org/rfa/project-concepts-strategic-research-agreement/



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Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation

Program is pledged to promote and support basic research leading to improved understanding of the cause, diagnosis, treatment, and cure for the disease Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM).


Research Roadmap Initiative February 19, 2016.

X syndrome FRAXA Program Grants

Postdoctoral Fellowships. Our goal is to bring practical treatment into current medical practice as quickly as possible; therefore, preference will be given to research projects that have a clear practical application and the results of which will be shared in a timely fashion.

$100,000 over 2 years 2/1/2016

March Deadlines

Alport Syndrome Alport Syndrome Foundation, Inc.

ASF Research Grant Program's vision is to find novel treatment and cure to prevent kidney failure and hearing loss in all pattients with Alport Syndrome.

$100,000 for 1-2 Years 3/21/2016

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS Association) (ALSA

Grand Challenge: Generation of a PET Tracer for TDP43 Aggregates a two phase program, is soliciting teams that will bring together the most appropriate reagents, as well as industry and academic expertise to develop a PET tracer specific to TDP43 aggregates.

up to $1 million in milestone payments for phase I of the challenge.

March 22, 2016 LOI/ May 20, 2016 RFA.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS Association) (ALSA

Translational Research Advancing Therapy for ALS (TREAT ALS™) Drug Development Contract The Association is requesting letters of intent for its drug development contract program, milestone driven research to develop new treatments for ALS.

$500,000 over 2 yeas

March 21, 2016 LOI/ May 16, 2016 RFA.

http://www.iwmf.com/research/applying-grant




http://www.fraxa.org/apply/

http://alportsyndrome.org/research/2016-request-for-proposals/

http://alportsyndrome.org/research/2016-request-for-proposals/

http://www.alsa.org/research/








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Astrocytoma Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation

Astrocytoma Research Award We have specific funds for one, 1-year research proposal related to all grades of astrocytoma.

$50,000 March


Research Grants: The A-T Children's Project provides competitive awards for basic science, translational and clinical research grants related to ataxia-telangiectasia.

PI/ $75,000 per yar up to 2 years

March 1 and September 1

Autism Organization for Autism Research (OAR)

The goal of this sponsored research is to promote studies that yield practical and clearly objective results that contribute to enhanced quality of life for people with autism and provide evidence-based information for use by parents, families, and service providers.

Faculty Grad/Prof Students/ $30,000 3/28/2016

Biomedical Research Award Albany Medical Center

The Albany Med Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research is awarded to a physician, scientist or group, whose work has led to significant advances in health care and scientific research with demonstrated translational benefits for improved patient care.

MD/PhD/ $500,000 3/1/2016

Bladder Cancer Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

The goal of these grants is to support the development of outstanding research scientists and clinical cancer research investigators who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the understanding and treatment of bladder cancer.

PI/ $100,000 over 2 years March

http://www.childhoodbraintumor.org/opportunities-for-researchers


http://www.communityatcp.org/ResearchGrantProgram

http://www.researchautism.org/professionals/grants/index.asp

http://www.researchautism.org/professionals/grants/index.asp

http://www.amc.edu/Academic/AlbanyPrize/

http://www.bcan.org/research/young-investigator-awards/

http://www.bcan.org/research/young-investigator-awards/



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Blood Cancer Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)

Senior Research Award goal is to accelerate the development of therapeutic approaches for myeloma and may include proposals in basic science, validation, or clinical research.

PhD/M.D/ $100,000 per year for 2 years. 3/17/2015

Brain Cancer Sontag Foundation's Distinguished Scientist Awards are for a cure or at the very least, treatments to make brain cancer a manageable chronic disease

MD/$600,000 over 4 years 3/16/2016

Brain Disorders McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience

Innovative research designed to bring science closer to the day when diseases of the brain can be accurately diagnosed, prevented, and treated.

$300,000 3/1/2015


Fellowship Award. The Foundation encourages all theoretical and experimental research relevant to the study of cancer and the search for cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies and prevention.

MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM./ $240,000 over 4 years

March 15, 2016 & August 2015


Damon Runyon-Sohn Pediatric Cancer Fellowship Award. This award provides funding to basic scientists and clinicians who conduct research with the potential to significantly impact the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of one or more pediatric cancers.

MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM./ $240,000 over 4 years

March 15, 2016 & August 2015

http://www.themmrf.org/research-partners/mmrf-research-grants/


http://www.sontagfoundation.org/Display.aspx?id=38

http://www.neuroscience.mcknight.org/newsroom/upcoming-deadlines/2015-mcd

http://www.neuroscience.mcknight.org/newsroom/upcoming-deadlines/2015-mcd

http://www.damonrunyon.org/for_scientists/more/fellowship_award_overview






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Cancer The Hope Foundation

Dr. Charles A. Coltman, Jr., Fellowship is to engage outstanding junior investigators from SWOG-affiliated institutions in learning clinical trial methodology within an academic and network group environment that will lead to independent clinical research

DO, MD, PhD, MD/PhD/ $100,000 over 2 years

3/1/2016 Limited 2 per institutions


The SWOG/Hope Foundation Impact AwardSWOG’s mission is to improve the practice of cancer medicine in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer, and to enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors, primarily through design and conduct of clinical trials.

$250,000 over 2 years March 1 and September 1

CDKL5 Deficiency Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center (ODC)

ODC CDKL5 Pilot Grant Program provides a one

‐

year grant for $150,000.00 (total cost) to support research related to CDKL5 Deficiency.

$150,000 1 yearMarch LOI. April Full application

Cell Biology American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)

The Faculty Research and Education Development (FRED) Program to promote grant funding success of junior faculty at institutions with a strong commitment to recruiting students from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM to the field of cell biology.

MD/PhD / Amount not specified.

2016 RFA closed (3/18/2016)

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders

American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry

AACAP Pilot Research Award for Child Psychiatry Residents and Junior Faculty for child and adolescent psychiatry residents and junior faculty who have an interest in beginning a career in child and adolescent psychiatry research.

psychiatry junior faculty / $15,000 3/30/2016

http://thehopefoundation.org/research-funding/

http://thehopefoundation.org/research-funding/

http://www.med.upenn.edu/orphandisease/assets/user-content/documents/2017%20CDKL5%20Funding%20Opportunity.pdf

http://www.med.upenn.edu/orphandisease/assets/user-content/documents/2017%20CDKL5%20Funding%20Opportunity.pdf

http://www.ascb.org/fred-application-info/

http://www.ascb.org/fred-application-info/

http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Awards/Resident_and_ECP_Awards/Awards_RECP_Home.aspx




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AACAP Pilot Research Award for general psychiatry residents who have an interest in beginning a career in child and adolescent mental health research.

psychiatry junior faculty/ $15,000 3/30/2016



AACAP Pilot Research Award for Attention Disorders for Child Psychiatry Residents and Junior Faculty, supported by The Elaine Schlosser Lewis Fund, for child and adolescent psychiatry residents and junior faculty who have an interest in beginning a career in child and adolescent mental health research.

psychiatry junior faculty/ $15,000 3/30/2016



AACAP Junior Investigator Award is intended to facilitate innovative research, may be basic or clinical in nature but must be relevant to our understanding, treatment and prevention of child and adolescent mental health disorders.

psychiatry junior faculty / $60,000 over 2 years

3/30/2016

Child Health Care Charles H. Hood Foundation

Child Health Research Awards Program is to support newly independent faculty, provide the opportunity to demonstrate creativity, and assist in the transition to other sources of research funding to improve the health and quality of life for children throughout New England

Two-year grants of $150,000 ($75,000 per year

March 21, 2016 a

Children Developmental Disabilities

Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund

Noonan Research program welcomes research proposals from both nonprofit organizations and academic institutions that serve children with physical or developmental disabilities and associated health-related complications.

$80,000 for 1 year 3/22/2016







http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/tmfservices/tmfgrants/hood.html

http://www.tmfgrants.org/Noonan

http://www.tmfgrants.org/Noonan



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Colon and Rectal Surgery

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons-Research Foundation

Career Development Grant. To provide young staff support for the development of academic careers in the field of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.

Hold an M.D., Ph.D., D.O. or equivalent doctoral degree. $75,000 per year for 2 years

March 1 and October 1

Colon, Rectum and Anus


General Surgery Resident Research Initiation Grant to engage in clinical or Laboratory-based research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.

General Surgical Residents or recent (within 2 years) Graduates of a US. $20,000 per year up to 2 years

March 1 for proposal

ColonAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons-Research Foundation

Medical Student Research Initiation GrantPurpose: To provide opportunities for Medical Students to participate in clinical or laboratory-based research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.

$4,000 March 1.

Colon and RectumAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons-Research Foundation

Limited Project Grant (LPG) provide investigator the opportunity to pursue research interest, specifically germane to the field of colon and rectal surgery.

PI/ $50,000 for 1 year March 1 and October 1

Colon, Rectum and Anus


International Fellowship Grant to provide research support to residents and clinical investigators from outside the U.S. or Canada to travel to the U.S. or Canada to do research or residents and clinical investigators in the U.S. or Canada to travel outside the U.S. or Canada to do research.

Up to $50,000 per year. March 1.

https://www.fascrs.org/educational-grants-and-awards

















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Down and Fragile X Syndrome Jerome Lejeune Foundation

The Foundation’s specific research interest is to discover a means of treating genetic intellectual disabilities in order to improve the memory, speech, and cognition of patients.


March 7, 2016 Proposal

Epilepsy American Epilepsy Society (AES)

Seed Grant Program provides support to established investigators to pursue new and innovative directions in epilepsy research, bring new research methods to their research programs, or begin new collaborations with other investigators in epilepsy or in different, complementary disciplines.

$20,000 for one year.

March 25, 2016September 23, 2016March 24, 2017


CURE Epilepsy Award priority areas reflect CURE’s continued focus on scientific advances that have the potential to truly transform the lives of those affected by epilepsy, with prevention and disease modification as critical goals.

$250,000 for 2 years.

March 2018 LOI. Full Applications July 2018.


ASH Scholar Awards designed to support hematologists who have chosen a career in research by providing partial salary or other support during that critical period required for completion of training and achievement of status as an independent investigator.

Fellow/Junior Faculty/ $100,000 to $150,000 over 2-3 years

LOI opnes March 4 to may 1. Application: August 3

Hemophilia Pfizer, Inc

ASPIRE Awards in Hemophilia Research is designed to support basic science and clinical research in Hemophilia pathogenesis, host response and clinical outcomes in Hemophilia A and Hemophilia.

$100,000 per year for 1-2 years

March 31, 2017

http://lejeuneusa.org/research/grant-application#.VzM6kU3bIy8�

https://www.aesnet.org/research/Early_Career_Funding






https://www.aspireresearch.org/ASPIRE-Hemophilia/apply.html



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HIV/AIDS Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation

Grants will be awarded to community-based organizations working in the areas of HIV/AIDS care and direct services, education, and research in support of developing or established programs, with an emphasis on direct benefit to clients or target audiences.

Grant amounts are determined on a project-by-project basis.

March 4 & Sept. 2, 2016 LOI. March 25 & Sept. 23, 2016 RFA.

Life Science Human Frontier Science Program

Young Investigators’ Grants for newly appointed investigators who will be expected to propose projects with team members having distinct expertise and coming from different areas of the life sciences.

Newly appointed investigator/$450,000

LOI: March 1, 2016 - Full application September

Life Science Human Frontier Science Program

Program Grants are meant to allow teams of independent researchers to develop new lines of research through the collaboration. Priority will be given to new, innovative research projects for which preliminary results might not necessarily be available. Applications including independent investigators early in their careers are encouraged.

Investigator in early career/ $450,000

LOI: March 1, 2016 - Full application September

Medicine or Dentistry

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)

Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program ongoing efforts to increase diversity in health and health care, the AMFDP offers four-year postdoctoral research awards to increase the number of faculty from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

$105,000 per year over 4 years 3/18/2015

Melanoma Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF)

Career Development Awards (CDA).Researchers who are beginning a research career focused on melanoma and have not yet established strong federal funding for their research are eligible. The use of relevant genetic models and human derived tumor samples is highly encouraged.

$100,000 over 2 years 3/1/2015

http://www.krhofmann.org/application.html


http://www.hfsp.org/funding/research-grant




http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2015/harold-amos-medical-faculty-development-program--amfdp-.html

http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2015/harold-amos-medical-faculty-development-program--amfdp-.html

http://www.melanoma.org/research-center/research-grants/types-of-funding

http://www.melanoma.org/research-center/research-grants/types-of-funding



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Established Investigator Awards (EIA) to established melanoma researchers, or senior researchers working in closely related fields who wish to move into melanoma research.

MD/PhD/ $200,000 over 2 years 3/1/2015


Team Awards. Teams should consist of a PI and at least one co-PI, possibly from different institutions. Teams consisting of both basic scientists and clinicians to address an unmet clinical need are encouraged, as is the inclusion of a junior scientist.

$500,000 over 2 years 3/1/2015

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Health Resources in Action, the Medical Foundation division

Grants Program for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) to support high-impact, innovative translational research to understand the underlying causes of MDS and to advance its treatment and prevention.

$600,000 over 3 yearsInitial Proposal March 1, 2016

Myeloma Disease Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)

Senior Research Awards. The goal of this initiative is to help support young investigators to begin their studies in the field of multiple myeloma while advancing the understanding of myeloma disease biology, treatment and drug resistance.

Ph.D., M.D/ $75,000 4/21/2015

Neuromuscular Diseases

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

MDA Venture Philanthropy (MVP) is the drug development program, which operates within MDA’s Translational Research program focused on funding the discovery and clinical application of treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases.

Research up to $500,000, Preclinical $500,000 to $1 million and Early Clinical Phase I/II $1 million to $3 million.

LOI: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.

http://hria.org/tmfservices/tmfgrants/taub.html





https://www.mda.org/research/research-grants




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Parkinson's Disease

American Parkinson’s Disease Association

Post-Doctoral Fellowship. To support post-doctoral trainees whose research training focus holds promise for new insights into the pathophysiology, etiology, and/or treatment of Parkinson's disease.

MD, OD, PhD, MD/PhD, OD/PhD / $35,000

3/11/2017

Parkinson's Disease


George C. Cotzias Memorial Fellowships. To assist promising young neurologist in establishing careers in research, teaching and patient service relevant to the problems, causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease and related neurological movement disorders.

Fellow/ $240,000 over 3 years 3/11/2017

Parkinson's Disease


Research Grant. Description of the research proposal should not exceed three (3) pages and should include a statement of how the proposal is related to Parkinson's disease.

MD/PhD/ $50,000 for 1 year/renewable 3/11/2017

Pediatric Brain Tumors

Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation

Pediatric Brain Tumor Grant Awards Our standard grant request for pediatric brain tumor awards will continue as usual. We anticipate funding up to three (3) research proposals that are a maximum of two years in duration.

$30,000 per year over 2 years March

Pediatric Medical Research Thrasher Research Fund The Fund recognizes that young investigators may find it difficult

to remain in pediatric research because of a lack of funding. Resident/Fellow/Junior Faculty/ $25,000

Concept paper: March 15 2016 & September

http://www.apdaparkinson.org/research/research-opportunities/


http://www.apdaparkinson.org/research/dr-george-c-cotzias-memorial-fellowship-application/

http://www.apdaparkinson.org/research/dr-george-c-cotzias-memorial-fellowship-application/





https://www.thrasherresearch.org/SitePages/early-career-award.aspx



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Pontine Glioma Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Research Award We have specific funds for one, 1-year research proposal related to Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma

$50,000 March

Preventing Birth Defects, Premature Birth and Infant Mortality.

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Award. The March of Dimes defines a birth defect as any abnormality of structure or function, whether inherited, or acquired in utero and presenting in infancy or early childhood.

PhD/MD more than eight years past their degree/ $150,000 for 2 years

3/16/2015

Progeria Progeria Research Foundation

Innovator Awards: The aim of the Innovator Award is to allow an investigator to embark on new lines of investigation, and to produce enough preliminary data to be competitive for longer-term funding by NIH and/or other agencies.

MD/PhD/ $150,000 over 2 years

Mar. 22, 2016; Sep. 2016

Progeria Progeria Research Foundation

Established Investigator Awards: These awards are designed for advanced investigations in areas critical to the goals of PRF by senior investigators established either in the field of Progeria or a field that can be directly applied to Progeria.

MD/PhD/$300,000 over 3 years

Mar. 22, 2016; Sep. 2016

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)

CurePSP – (Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP))

CurePSP grant program promotes research that helps generate an integrated picture of PSP and CBD at the molecular and cellular levels.

MD/PhD/ $100 over 3 years

LOI March 16, 2016 – Application June 15, 2016

http://www.childhoodbraintumor.org/opportunities-for-researcher

http://www.childhoodbraintumor.org/opportunities-for-researcher

http://www.marchofdimes.org/research-grants.aspx

http://www.marchofdimes.org/research-grants.aspx

http://www.progeriaresearch.org/grant_application.html




https://www.astro.org/Research/Funding-Opportunities/ASTRO-Supported-Grants/Index.aspx




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Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer Foundation PCF Young Investigator Awards. The award funds may be used flexibly to advance the career and research efforts of the awardee.

$75,000 per year for 3 years March

Psychosocial Research SCI Craig H. Neilsen Foundation

PSR Two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships encourage early-career mentored training to increase professional interest in the field and to encourage researchers from related health disciplines to undertake training in psychosocial research focused on spinal cord injury.

Doctoral degree no earlier than five years before the FGA submission in July. $75,000 per year for 2 years.

March 25, 2016 LOI. July 15, 2016 FGA


PSR Pilot Grant: This funding category is intended to support pilot studies that lay essential groundwork to inform future studies, allow the PI to test the feasibility of novel methods and procedures and/or collect new data that can lead to, or enhance, larger-scale studies.

Doctoral degree or other equivalent professional degree. $200,000.



PSR Three-year PSR Studies and Demonstration Projects encourage innovative and substantive studies that fill important gaps in the spinal cord injury field.




ASTRO Junior Faculty Career Research Training Award was created to stimulate interest in radiation research early in junior faculty’s careers.

Junior Faculty / $200,000 over 2 years

Open January 27 and close April 1, 2016

http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.5849007/k.F70A/Open_RFAs.htm

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ASTRO Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Research Seed Grant.

Resident/Fellow - $25,000

Open January 27 and close April 1, 2016


ASTRO Minority Summer Fellowship Award is to introduce medical students from backgrounds that are under-represented in medicine to the discipline of radiation oncology early in their medical education.

Medical student/ $3,000 3/1/2016

Regulatory Science Burroughs Wellcome FundInnovation in Regulatory Science Awards are intended to provide support for academic researchers developing new methodologies or innovative approaches in regulatory science.

$500,000 over 5 years- period

March 15, 2017 proposal


American Society for Reproductive Medicine

ASRM Research Grants. Proposals from junior faculty, particularly those in their first three years of faculty appointment, will receive priority.

MD/PhD/DO/DVM $10,000 to $50,000 3/2/2016


American Society for Reproductive Medicine

KY Cha Award in Stem Cell Technology purpose is to provide start-up funds to initiate an innovative research project in regenerative medicine and stem cell technology.

MD/PhD/DO/DVM $20,000 3/2/2016

https://thehopefoundation.org/research-funding/juried-programs/rare-cancer-fellowship-program/




http://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/regulatory-science/innovation-regulatory-science

https://www.asrm.org/ASRM_Research_Grants/






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Science James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF)

For Scholar Awards the program's emphasis is furthering the science of complex systems via the continued development of the theory and tools used in the study of complex research questions and not on particular fields of research per se.

Investigator in early career/ $450,000 March

Sleep American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF)

The Bridge to Success for Mid-Career/Senior Investigator Award is designed to assist established sleep investigators who have been independently supported by the NIH. MD/PhD/ $75,000 3/2/2015

Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract ( SSAT)

Mentored Research Award is provided to up to two residents or fellows to support the second or third year of research being conducted in the research program of SSAT members.

Resident/Fellow - $25,000 3/10/2017

Vascular Disease Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation

Clinical Research Seed Grant goals are encourage the interest and development of clinical investigators among the SVS membership. PI/$22,500 March 1.

April Deadlines

AAT Deficiency ALPHA-1 Foundation CHEST Foundation and the Alpha-1 Foundation Research Grant in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Program. $25,000 1 year 30-Apr

https://www.jsmf.org/programs/cs/


http://www.discoversleep.org/focusedprojectsaward.aspx


http://ssat.com/awards/Mentored-Research.cgi

http://ssat.com/awards/Mentored-Research.cgi

http://www.vascularweb.org/about/SVSFoundation/Pages/clinical-research-seed-grant.aspx

http://www.vascularweb.org/about/SVSFoundation/Pages/clinical-research-seed-grant.aspx

http://www.alpha1.org/Investigators/Grants/Grant-Opportunities



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AAT Deficiency ALPHA-1 FoundationAdvanced Degree and Clinical Research Training Grant provides additional career development support for outstanding Respiratory Therapists (RTs) who conduct research (clinical or translational).

$30,000 over 2 years 22-Apr

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency

American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) CHEST Foundation

CHEST Foundation and the Alpha-1 Foundation Research Grant in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency fund a broad range of research that leads to improvements in the health and quality of life of people living with AAT deficiency.

$25,000 1-year grant 30-Apr

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. ALPHA-1 Foundation

Gordon L. Snider Scholar Award is to provide career development support for outstanding young investigators who have continued to conduct research in Alpha-1-related lung or liver disease after completion of their postdoctoral fellowship.

$225,000 over three years. All applicants must have a clinical or research doctorate.

April LOI



CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Lung Cancer: research a project in lung cancer that leads to improved medical and/or surgical detection, treatment, and/or cure of lung cancer.




CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Venous Thromboembolism. Projects that would be funded under the grant include those that advance research and ultimately improve patient outcomes in VTE.



http://www.chestnet.org/









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CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Nontuberculous Mycobacteria. This is the first time a research grant has been offered to support nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM).




CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Its mission is to develop resources to champion the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases through education, communication, and research.




CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension grant supports a project that advances the understanding of the pathophysiology or treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.




CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Pulmonary Fibrosis: Its mission is to develop resources to champion the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases through education, communication, and research.




CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Women’s Lung Health: Research Proposal Focus: Responsive applications will address important and timely issues surrounding women’s lung health, including diseases such as COPD and lung cancer.













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CHEST Foundation GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Scholar in Respiratory Health supports a project that enhances scientific knowledge, advances evidence-based medicine, and/or improves clinical/community practice related to respiratory health patients.




CHEST Foundation Community Service Grant Honoring D. Robert McCaffree, MD, Master FCCP:To support those significant community-based projects that benefit from the volunteer service of CHEST members worldwide.


Angelman Syndrome

Angelman Syndrome Foundation

Research Grants: Angelman syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by deficiency of the ubiquitin protein ligase UBE3A in the brain. The foundation is requesting applications in the preclinical, translational and clinical research areas that investigate all aspects of Angelman syndrome.

$200,000 April 15 and October 15

Birth Defects March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

General Research Grants are encouraged concerning cognitive and behavioral risks that affect outcomes of pregnancy, the perinatal period, and subsequent child development.

Amount: Unspecified. 30-Apr

Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA)

Exceptional Project Grant: The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.

$100,000 1 year

LOI April and Full application by invitation only in July**




http://www.angelman.org/research/call-for-proposals/


http://www.marchofdimes.org/materials/research-program-request-for-proposals.pdf

http://www.marchofdimes.org/materials/research-program-request-for-proposals.pdf

http://breastcanceralliance.org/grants/



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Cancer Elsa U. Pardee Foundation

Research Grant: The Foundation particularly encourages grant applications for a one year period which will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers.

$150,000 December 31, April 30 and August 31.

Cancer American Cancer Society Research Scholar Grant:Pilot and Exploratory Projects in Palliative Care of Cancer Patients and their Families $120,000 over 2 years April 1 and

October 15

Cancer American Cancer SocietyResearch Scholar Grant in the Role of Health Policy and Healthcare Insurance in Improving Access to Care and Performance in Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Services.

$460,000 over 4 years April 1 and October 15

Cancer American Cancer SocietyResearch Scholar Grants— Applicants must be independent, self-directed researchers within six years of their first academic appointment.

$165,000 per year for up to 4 years

April 1 and October 15

Cancer American Cancer SocietyInstitutional Research Grants—Awarded to institutions as block grants to provide seed money for newly independent investigators to initiate research projects. These grants are renewable.

$120,000 per year for 1 to 3 years 1-Apr

http://www.cancer.org/research/applyforaresearchgrant/granttypes/audrey-meyer-mars-fellowships-in-clinical-oncology






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Cancer American Cancer SocietyPostdoctoral Fellowships—Support for researchers who have received a doctoral degree to provide training leading to an independent career in cancer research.


Cancer American Cancer SocietyMentored Research Scholar Grants—Provides support for mentored research and training to full-time junior faculty, typically within the initial four years of their first faculty appointment.

$135,000 per for up to 5 years


Cancer American Cancer Society

Cancer Control Career Development Awards for Primary Care Physicians— Support for primary care physicians in supervised programs intended to develop clinical and teaching expertise and the capacity to perform independent research or educational innovation in cancer control.

$100,000 per year up to 3 years



Physician Training Awards in Cancer Prevention—Awards to institutions to support physician training in accredited preventive medicine residency programs that provide cancer prevention and control research and practice opportunities.

$300,000 over 4 1/2 years 1-Apr

Cancer American Cancer SocietyDoctoral Training Grants in Oncology Social Work—Awards to doctoral students to conduct research related to oncology social work.










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Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis FoundationResearch Grants are offered to encourage the development of new information that contributes to the understanding of the basic etiology and pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis.


LOI April 1, 2016, Application due first Wednesday in September

Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis FoundationPilot & Feasibility Award: This grant mechanism is intended to encourage the development of new information that contributes to the understanding of the basic etiology and pathogenesis of CF.


LOI April 1, 2016, Application due first Wednesday in September

Dental American Association of Endodontist (AAE)

Endodontic Educator Fellowship Award provides funding to individuals who agree to commit a minimum of five years to a full-time academic career in endodontics.

Amount: $250,000 over 5 years 15-Apr

Diabetes American Diabetes Association

Innovative Basic Science (IBS) supports basic research with novel and innovative hypotheses in any area relevant to the etiology or pathophysiology of diabetes .

Any level faculty. $115,000 per year up to 3 years

15-Apr


Innovative Clinical or Translational Science (ICTS) involves human subjects, human samples and/or data, and offer considerable promise for advancing the cure, prevention or treatment of diabetes.

Any level faculty. $200,000 per year up to 3 years

15-Apr

https://www.cff.org/Our-Research/For-Researchers/Research-Grants/Research-Awards/

http://www.cff.org/research/ForResearchers/FundingOpportunities/ResearchGrants/

http://www.aae.org/aae-foundation/research-grants-and-awards/endodontic-educator-fellowship-award.aspx

http://www.aae.org/aae-foundation/research-grants-and-awards/endodontic-educator-fellowship-award.aspx

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Junior Faculty Development (JFD): These awards support early investigators as they establish independence as diabetes researchers.

Faculty & Asst Prof ≤10 years research experience. $138,000/year 2-4 years

15-Apr


Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) to provide support for high quality training in disciplines and topics relevant to diabetes, in an environment conducive to beginning a career in diabetes research.

$42,000-$55,272/year for up to 3 years

15-Apr


Minority Postdoctoral Fellowship (PMF): These fellowships are available to minority postdoctoral researchers (MD, MD/PhD, PhD, DVM, or equivalent) who are underrepresented in biomedical research.

$42,000-$55,272/year for up to 3 years

15-Apr


Minority Undergraduate Internship (MUI): These awards are designed to provide a mentored diabetes research experience to undergraduate minority students who are underrepresented in biomedical research.

$3,000 one-time stipend 15-Apr

Epidermolysis Bullosa

DEBRA International Organization

Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Project Grant is supporting research to gain a better understanding of the causes of all forms of epidermolysis bullosa (EB), with the aim of developing improved treatments and diagnostics and, ultimately, we hope, even cures.

$240,000 1-Apr









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Epilepsy Epilepsy FoundationNew Therapy Commercialization Grants Program supports the development of more effective therapies by serving as a catalyst for moving innovative therapies from the laboratory to the patient.

M.D/Ph.D/ Amount not specified

LOI: April 4, 2016- Proposal: May 16, 2016

Epilepsy Epilepsy Foundation

The Epilepsy Innovation Seal of Excellence award is similar to the Epilepsy Foundation - New Therapy Commercialization Grants (NTCG) Program above, designed to accelerate the advancement of research from the laboratory to the patient.

MD/Ph.D/ $25,000 per year up to 4 years

LOI: April 4, 2016- Proposal: May 16, 2016



Clinical Indication Track is geared primarily towards preclinical and first-in-human clinical studies. $100,000





$100,000


Frontotemporal Degeneration

Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

FTD Biomarkers Initiative aims to fund research directed toward discovering and developing robust biomarkers that will accelerate the search for effective treatments.

$250,000 to $500,000 for 1- 2 years

FTD Biomarkers Initiative funding cycle will be available spring 2018


http://www.epilepsy.com/accelerating-new-therapies/our-research-program/research/new-therapy-commercialization-grant-program/how-to-apply

http://www.fusfoundation.org/for-researchers/research/external-awards-program




http://www.theaftd.org/research/ftd-biomarkers-initiative





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Geriatric and Infectious Diseases

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

ASP-IDSA Young Investigator Award in Geriatrics: This award provides funding for young investigators who develop and implement a basic, clinical, or health services research project focused on a geriatric aspect of infectious diseases.

Two-year award of $200,000 April

Geriatric and Infectious Diseases

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

Pfizer Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development: This annual award provides funding for outstanding research in vaccine development, either through clinical or laboratory investigation.

$30,000 a year for two years April

Hand American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)

Basic Science Grants to encourage young investigators to perform basic science research studies. $20,000 over 2 years April 2, 2018

Hand American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)

Clinical Grants to enable investigators to initiate pilot projects that will lead to subsequent funding from other sources such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

$40,000 over 2 years April 2, 2018

Hemophilia Pfizer, Inc

ASPIRE Awards in Hemophilia Research is designed to support basic science and clinical research in Hemophilia pathogenesis, host response and clinical outcomes in Hemophilia A and Hemophilia.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent. $250,000

March 31, 2017

http://www.idsociety.org/IDSA_ERF/NFID_Joint_Research_Awards/




https://www.assh.org/afsh/Programs/Grants/Basic-Science-Grant




https://www.aspireresearch.org/ASPIRE-Hemophilia/apply.html



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Alliance for Lupus Research and Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation Challenge Grant program goal is to facilitate and accelerate development of new therapies for lupus patients.

MD, PhD, DO or equivalent. $150,000 per year for 2 years.

1-Apr


Development Award to facilitate the professional development of rheumatology, nephrology and dermatology fellows interested in lupus research.

$70,000 April 10, 2017

Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders

Marfan FoundationFaculty Grant Program: Basic research, translational studies and clinical studies in cardiovascular, orthopedic, pulmonary, ophthalmologic, pain and other pertinent areas.

MD, DO, PhD, ScD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent degree. $200,000 over 2 years

11-Apr

Multiple Sclerosis National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

Pilot Research Grant: We welcome applications for studies related to multiple sclerosis that may serve to advance our mission of stopping MS progression, restoring function and improving quality of life, and preventing MS.

PhD, MD or equivalent degree. $44,000 for 1 year.

January 6, April 6, July 6 and October 5, 2016

Multiple Sclerosis National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

Career Transition Fellowship to support a two-year period of advanced postdoctoral training in MS research and the first three years of research support in a new faculty appointment.

MD, PhD or equivalent degree. $550,000 over 5 years.

Preliminary application April/May, full application mid-August

http://www.lupusresearch.org/lupus-research/for-researchers.html#.Vry24U3bKzl�




http://www.marfan.org/nm-cma-faculty-grant

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Pilot-Research-Grants


http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Career-Transition-Fellowships

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Career-Transition-Fellowships



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Myeloma Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)

Research Fellow Award Program an initiative supporting researchers at the post doctorate/medical fellow or junior faculty levels working under the supervision or guidance of a research mentor in the multiple myeloma field.

PhD, MD or equivalent degree. $75,000 for 1 year

26-Apr

Neurobiology Whitehall FoundationResearch Grants Program. Applications will be judged on the scientific merit and the innovative aspects of the proposal as well as on the competence of the applicant.

$30,000 to $75,000 per year up to 3 years

LOI: Jan 15, April 15 and Oct 1, 2016. Application: June 1, Sept 1 and Feb 15, 2016

Neurobiology Whitehall Foundation

The Grants-in-Aid program is designed for researchers at the assistant professor level who experience difficulty in competing for research funds because they have not yet become firmly established. Grants-in-Aid can also be made to senior scientists.

$30,000 for 1 year

LOI: Jan 15, April 15 and Oct 1, 2016. Application: June 1, Sept 1 and Feb 15, 2016

Nonhuman Primate Models

California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC)

Pilot Research Program to provide a mechanism for obtaining preliminary data for submission of NIH grant proposals, with the goal of supporting new, extramurally-funded research utilizing nonhuman primate models of human disease.

$30, 000 to 50,000

LOI in April, Full Proposal by Invitaiton due in May**

Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer Foundation

Movember-PCF Challenge Award: The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is pleased to announce a request for applications for Movember-PCF Challenge Awards for investigations of metastatic, lethal prostate cancer.

Up to $1million per team April





http://www.cnprc.ucdavis.edu/our-science/pilot-research-program/

http://www.cnprc.ucdavis.edu/our-science/pilot-research-program/

http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.5849007/k.F70A/Open_RFAs.htm



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Psychosocial Research Craig H. Neilsen Foundation

Psychosocial Research: PSR Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant: This funding category is intended to provide mentored PSR training in SCI research to early-career investigators

Doctoral degree no earlier than five years before the FGA submission in July. $75,000 per year for 2 years.

LOI April 1, 2016


PSR Pilot Grant: This funding category is intended to support pilot studies that lay essential groundwork to inform future studies, allow the PI to test the feasibility of novel methods and procedures and/or collect new data that can lead to, or enhance, larger-scale studies.

Doctoral degree or other equivalent professional degree. $100,000

LOI April 1, 2016


PSR Proof of Concept Grant: This funding category is intended to support substantive research projectsthat develop, test and evaluate interventions that open new areas of SCI psychosocial research or fillimportant gaps in the SCI field.


LOI April 1, 2016

Scoliosis Scoliosis Research SocietySmall Exploratory Grant is designed specifically for new investigators who have a preliminary concept they would like to develop into a research project.

$10,000 for 1 year 1-Apr

Scoliosis Scoliosis Research Society

New Investigator Grant is available to candidates who have received a Small Exploratory grant. Preliminary data is suggested although not absolutely required, and the application should be limited to seven pages.

New Investigator. $25,000 per year for 2 years

1-Apr

http://chnfoundation.org/img/PSR-application-guide.pdf



http://www.srs.org/professionals/research-and-journal/research-grants




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Spinal Cord Injury Morton Cure Paralysis Fund (MCPF)

Research Grant: The Morton Cure Paralysis Fund (MCPF) is committed to developing effective therapies (cures) for paralysis associated with spinal cord injury and other disorders of the central nervous system.

$75,000 for 1 year April 30 and October 31

Spinal Deformity Scoliosis Research Society

Standard Investigator Grant: These grant applications may be in any area of spinal deformity research, although an additional funding source for grants focusing on the etiology of scoliosis is available in conjunction with the Cotrel Foundation


Spinal Deformity Scoliosis Research Society

Alf Nachemson Evidence Based Medicine Grant: The award is given to studies that aim to provide the best available evidence by which to improve our knowledge and practice in the care of patients with spinal deformities.


Transformative Science

The U.S. – Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF)

The U.S. – Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF) is pleased to announce the opening of the 5th round of applications in its new research grants program devoted to Transformative Science.

One Israeli and one American scientist.$100,000 per year for 3 years

Pre-Proposal open in March due in April**

Tumor Immunology Cancer Research Institute

The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports qualified young scientists at leading universities and research centers around the world who wish to receive training in cancer immunology.


http://www.mcpf.org/Pages/Resources.aspx




http://www.bsf.org.il/ElectronicSubmission/GatewayFormsAndGuidelines.aspx?PageId=7&innerTextID=0

http://www.bsf.org.il/ElectronicSubmission/GatewayFormsAndGuidelines.aspx?PageId=7&innerTextID=0

http://www.cancerresearch.org/postdoc/apply



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AAT Deficiency ALPHA-1 Foundation

CHEST Foundation and the Alpha-1 Foundation Research Grant in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Program. Its mission is to develop resources to champion the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases through education, communication, and research.

$25,000 1 year 30-Apr

May Deadlines

All types of under-five child interventions

Children's Prize Foundation Children's Prize Foundation is accepting online proposals from individuals, organizations, and teams detailing an intervention or solution that will save children’s lives.

$250,000 May 14, 2016 first-round

Alzheimer's Disease



$150,000-$600,000 1-2 years.


Alzheimer's Disease



$150,000-$300,000/year


Alzheimer's Disease



Average Award: - Epidemiological Analyses: $50,000-$100,000 - Preclinical Research: $150,000-$600,000



http://www.childrensprize.org/









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Alzheimer's Disease


Preclinical Drug Discovery Program seeks to fill the critical translational funding gap between basic research and later stage drug development by funding promising preclinical drug discovery and biomarker development programs relevant to Alzheimer's disease, other dementias and cognitive aging.

$150,000 per year

LOI due 2 weeks prior:March 18, June 3 (May 20), Sept 2 & Dec 10.

Alzheimer's Disease


The ADDF/Belfer ApoE Therapeutics Innovation Program to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics specifically designed to target apoE pathological mechanisms.

1- 2 years for up to $300,000 per application for pre-clinical programs, up to $1,000,000 per application for clinical trials of novel agents.


Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Combination Therapy Opportunities (ACTO), aims to provide pilot funding to explore combination therapy opportunities in Alzheimer’s disease.

$2,000,000 for two or three years.

May 20, 2016 LOI. August Full application


The "Mechanisms of cellular death in NeuroDegeneration" (MCDN) funding program’s overall goal is to discover and understand the mechanisms and pathophysiological processes by which brain cell loss is mediated in disease and thereby seek insights and potential targets for therapeutic interventions that would sustain healthy brain function.

$100,000 to $1,25M over 3 years


Biologic Therapeutics in Autoimmune Diseases

King Faisal Foundation (KFF)

King Faisal International Prize for Science: Nomination requirement: An official letter of nomination for each nominee separately, adequately justifying the nomination and outlining the nominee's achievements in the prize field; A list of nominated works; A general information form filled by the nominee; this form can be duplicated if more than one candidate is nominated.

$200,000, certificate and Commemorative 24-carat, 200-gram gold medallion.

May 1 2016

https://www.alzdiscovery.org/research-and-grants/request-for-proposal




http://www.alz.org/research/alzheimers_grants/types_of_grants.asp


http://kfip.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150203-Invitation-to-Nominate-to-Science-English-DA.pdf

http://kfip.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150203-Invitation-to-Nominate-to-Science-English-DA.pdf



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Biomedical Science Vilcek Foundation

Vilcek Prizes For Creative Promise in Biomedical Science: young foreign-born biomedical scientists who demonstrate outstanding early achievement in basic, applied, and/or translational biomedical science.

MD/PhD/ $50,000 31-May-17

BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations Basser Center for BRCA

The Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center External Research Grant Program, which focuses on projects that have the potential to advance the care of individuals living with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

$100,000 1 year May

Cancer

CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research

Community Impact Awards (CCIA):The CCIA-CT grant, co-funded by Gateway for Cancer Research Foundation, supports small, clinical trial programs and US-based hospitals enrolling patients in pilot or early phase (Phase Zero, I, II) clinical trials within a single hospital or medical institution.

$2,000-$20,000 Opens in May

Cancer


CureSearch Community Impact Awards (CCIA): These awards are divided into two initiatives — the CCIA-CT, focused on funding clinical trial programs, and the CCIA, focused on funding psycho-social and caregiver resources

$2,000 - $20,000 Spring of 2016 date TBD

Cancer


CureSearch’s Young Investigator Program reduces the loss of promising scientists from the field by providing significant financial support to investigators early in their research career. These grants are limited to truly transformational science designed to deliver the next generation of cancer treatment.

$225,000 over 3 years Spring of 2016 date TBD

http://www.vilcek.org/prizes/creative-promise/biomedical-science.html

https://cancer.pennmedicine.org/navigating-cancer-care/programs-and-centers/basser-center-for-brca/for-investigators-and-clinicians/basser-grants-program

http://curesearch.org/CureSearch-Community-Impact-Awards








http://curesearch.org/Our-Approach-to-Research-Funding






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Cancer management Doctors Cancer Foundation

Grant for the best program for the management of cancer. We are particularly interested in promoting the best of the young scientists, currently under the radar screen. We are NOT looking at studies that show that drug A is 3% better than drug B. The project should be innovative, sound and be able to lead to clinical trials.

PhD/ $50,000 31-May

Crohn's & Colitis Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA)

Career Development Awards are intended to encourage the development of individuals with research potential to help them prepare for a career of independent basic and/or clinical investigation in the area of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Doctoral degree (MD & PhD). Max of $90,000 per year duration of 1-3 years

LOI Nov 1 & May 1. Application Jan 14 and July 1.


Research Fellowship Awards are intended to encourage the development of individuals with research potential to help them prepare for a career of independent basic and/or clinical investigation in the area of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

MD and/or PhD (or equivalent degree). Max of $58,250 per year duration of 1-3 years

LOI Nov 1 & May 1. Application Jan 14 and July 1.


Senior Research Awards:To provide established researchers with funds to generate sufficient preliminary data to become competitive for funds from other sources such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).Proposal must be relevant to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis).


LOI November 1 and May 1

Down and Fragile X Syndrome

John Merck Fund Developmental

JMF launched the Developmental Disabilities Translational Research Program, which supports researchers in developing treatments and improving outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome (and FX associated disorders).


The next competition will be held in 2017; 2016 is a hiatus year

http://www.ccfa.org/science-and-professionals/research/grants-fellowships/career-development-awards.html







http://www.jmfund.org/development.php

http://www.jmfund.org/development.php



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Focused Ultrasound


External Awards Program provides funding for investigator-initiated research projects that impact on the advancement of the field of focused ultrasound.

$100,000

Full Proposal by invite only Feb 1, May 1, August 1 and Nov 1.

Friedrich’s Ataxia Friedrich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)

Bronya J. Keats Award for International Collaboration in Research on FA: FARA accepts LOIs focusing on FA research that relies on international collaboration among investigators in at least two different countries.


LOI May 15 and Application July 15

Friedrich’s Ataxia Friedrich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)

Kyle Bryant Translational Research Award: FARA accepts LOIs focusing on pre-clinical and clinical investigations that will advance treatments for FA.


LOI May 15 and Application July 15



Accelerating DRUG DISCOVERY for Frontotemporal Degeneration: One-year award for innovative approaches to drug discovery and biomarker development, with possible follow-up funding. Extended timelines/larger budgets may be considered on an individual basis.

Investigators worldwide. $150,000 - $200,000 for 1 year

Next RFP available in May of 2016.

Genetics John Templeton Foundation

Research in genetics was a longstanding interest of Sir John Templeton, who saw the field’s extraordinary potential for explaining the deepest principles of life’s evolution and for providing large-scale, transformative breakthroughs in fields like medicine and agriculture.

$217,400 or less

Online Inquiry Feb 29, May 31, August 31 & Nov 30, 2016







http://www.theaftd.org/research/funding-opportunities



https://www.templeton.org/what-we-fund/grantmaking-calendar



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The ASH Scholar Awards are designed to support hematologists who have chosen a career in basic or translational or clinical research by providing partial salary or other support during that critical period required for completion of training and achievement of status as an independent investigator.

$100,000-$150,000 over 2 to 3 years

LOI: MAY 2, 2016, Application due August 1, 2016

HIV/AIDS amfAR

Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Research is to facilitate the exceptional postdoctoral researcher’s transition to an independent career in HIV/AIDS research within an academic institution or non-profit organization.

$150,000 May LOI

Huntington’s Disease

Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)

The HD Human Biology Project Fellowships are provided for new clinical or translational research projects that are directly related to understanding Huntington’s disease in the hope that the results can be used to attract funding from other sources.

$75,000 LOI May 23, 2016

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA)

The Litwin IBD Pioneers Initiative supports innovative clinical and translational research projects with the potential to impact the treatment of IBD patients in the near future.

Not above $130,000 for 1 year

LOI ongoing except December 1-January 13 and May 1 - June 30.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) / Crohn's & Colitis


Senior Research Awards provide established researchers with funds to generate sufficient preliminary data to become competitive for funds from other sources such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) be relevant to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis).


May 1 & November 1 LOI. January 14 & July 1 online application.



http://www.amfar.org/In-the-Lab/Research-Grants/

http://hdsa.org/hd-research/hd-human-biology-project/

http://hdsa.org/hd-research/hd-human-biology-project/



http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/science-and-professionals/research/grants-fellowships/




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Career Development Awards are mentored awards intended to facilitate the development of individuals with research potential to prepare for a career of independent basic and/or clinical investigation in the area of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).





Research Fellowship Awards are intended to support individuals in the post-doctoral phase of their career, to develop skills related to basic and/or clinical investigation in the field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.



Lung Cancer in Women

American Lung Association (ALA)

The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF), in collaboration with the American Lung Association (ALA) is pleased to announce their first joint research award to support novel, innovative and transformative research with potential of high clinical impact in the early detection of lung cancer in women

$250,000 26-May

Medical & Science Research W.M. Keck Foundation

The Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting projects in two specific areas (1) medical research and (2) science and engineering, that are distinctive and novel in their approach, question the prevailing paradigm, or have the potential to break open new territory in their filed.

$500,000 to $2 million

Concept paper: May 1 and Nov 1. By invite only full proposal Aug 5 and Feb 15.

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) The Taub Foundation

Grants Program for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Research was created to support high-impact, innovative translational research to understand the underlying causes of MDS and to advance its treatment and prevention.

Three-year awards of $600,000 ($200,000 per year

13-May





http://www.lung.org/assets/documents/research/momentum-rfa-extention.pdf

http://www.lung.org/assets/documents/research/momentum-rfa-extention.pdf

http://www.wmkeck.org/grant-programs/research/eligibility-and-priorities

http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/tmfservices/tmfgrants/taub.html



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Niemann-Pick Disease

National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation

The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation (NNPDF) invites applications for research fellowships examining the biology of Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC), a lethal neuro-degenerative disease for which there are no effective therapies.

M.D., Ph.D and D.V.M. $50,000 per year for 2 years or $30,000 per year for 3 years

15-May

Oral Health Dental Trade Alliance Foundation

DTA Foundation seed money for innovative programs designed to improve access to and the productivity of the oral health care system by identifying, nurturing, and leveraging promising projects.

$25,000 25-May


We are soliciting research proposals for developing and testing new transplant center performance metrics that are intended to reduce undue risk aversion among centers, incentivize innovation, and protect patient safety.

MD/$200,000 over 2 years 22-Jan

Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

Liz Tilberis Early Career Award (formerly called the Liz Tilberis Scholars Award) is for junior faculty with a strong commitment to an investigative career in ovarian cancer research. These awards support a substantial time commitment to research and academic endeavors in ovarian cancer.

three-year grant of $150,000 per year

LOI May 9 Full application by invitation only July


Program Project Development Grant provides funds for large ovarian cancer research projects that involve several investigators within one institution or collaborations between groups in multiple institutions.

$300,000 for 3 years.LOI May 9 Full application by invite July.

http://www.nnpdf.org/PeterPentchevResearchFellowship.html

http://www.nnpdf.org/PeterPentchevResearchFellowship.html

https://www.dentaltradealliance.org/images/foundation/2016%20grants/2016_DTAF_Grant_Guidelines_and_Criteria.pdf

https://www.dentaltradealliance.org/images/foundation/2016%20grants/2016_DTAF_Grant_Guidelines_and_Criteria.pdf



http://www.ocrf.org/for-grantseekers/application-process






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The Ann Schreiber Mentored Investigator Award (formerly the Ann Schreiber Research Training Programs of Excellence Award) provides funding for trainees who are working under the supervision of a mentor who is a recognized leader in the field of ovarian cancer research.

(Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Oncology), or post-doctoral fellows. MD or a PhD degree. $75,000 to be used over 1 or 2 years

LOI May 9 Full application by invite July.

Pain International Association for the Study of Pain

The John J. Bonica Trainee Fellowship was established in 1998 in memory of the founder of IASP to support training in all aspects of pain research.

$100,000 RFA MAY 31, 2016

Pancreatic Cancer American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

SU2C-Cancer Research UK-Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Dream Team Translational Research Grant: We invite the submission of ideas for a translational cancer research project that will address critical problems in pancreatic cancer and positively impact patients in the near future.

$12,000,000 over 3 years

LOI May and by invitation only full Proposal due August **

Parkinson's & Neurodeenerative Disorders

Breakthrough Prize Foundation

The Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences honors transformative advances toward understanding living systems and extending human life. The prizes are awarded to individuals who have made transformative advances in understanding living systems and extending human life.

New Faculty/New Investigator/Ph.D./M.D./Other Professional. $3,000,000

31-May

Parkinson's Disease Michael J. Fox Foundation

Clinical/Physiological Studies Proposals may aim to achieve the following, though there are no restrictions on application goals.

There is no set budget limit for proposals.

Pre-Proposal May 18 & Oct. Full Proposal by invite Aug 5 & Feb 23



http://www.iasp-pain.org/Education/GrantDetail.aspx?ItemNumber=2039

http://www.iasp-pain.org/Education/GrantDetail.aspx?ItemNumber=2039

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=47#.VqkV3k3bLoo�

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=47#.VqkV3k3bLoo�

https://breakthroughprize.org/

https://breakthroughprize.org/

https://www.michaeljfox.org/research/grant-detail.php?id=29



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Data Science Proposals may aim to achieve the following, though there are no restrictions on application goals.• Sharing of clinical data from existing, or proposed studies that will be publically available for research purposes• Advanced analytics on existing datasets




Imaging Studies: Proposals may aim to achieve the following, though there are no restrictions on application goals. Develop novel imaging ligands for disease-modifying or symptomatic targets of interest that would assist in dose selection and efficacy studies.




Target Optimization Awards support research into promising treatments within MJFF-defined priority biological pathways. We invite projects designed to probe the therapeutic potential of targeting mechanisms of dystonia associated with PD.

$100,000 1 year



Target Validation awards support research characterizing promising, novel PD-relevant targets or continuing target biology work on established PD targets. These awards are well-suited to projects where hypothetical or experimental rationale for a target is compelling but where limited and study results can make the case for continuing (or discontinuing) a line of research.

$100,000 1 year



Therapeutic Pipeline Program supports Parkinson's disease therapeutic development along the pre-clinical and clinical path (both drug and non-pharmacological therapeutics, including gene therapy, biological, surgical and non-invasive approaches).

There is no set budget limit for proposals








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Pediatric cancerAlex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Cancer Research

‘A’ Award is designed for the early career scientist who wants to establish their career in pediatric oncology research. $450,000 over 3 years May

Pediatric cancerAlex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Cancer Research

Reach Grant to find cures and better treatments for childhood cancers by providing support to move hypothesis-driven research into the clinic.

$150,000 per year for 2-3 years May

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)


Research Fellowship Awards applications must propose original clinical, translational, epidemiological, or basic scientific research related to pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.





Career Development Awards applications must propose original clinical, translational, epidemiological, or basic scientific research related to pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.




Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation for Reproductive Medicine

Abby and Howard Milstein Reproductive Medicine Research Award fosters the career development of a young research faculty investigator working in the field of reproductive medicine in an accredited medical school in the United States.

$60,000 for one year. 1-May

http://www.alexslemonade.org/grants/guidelines












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Young Investigators Achievement Award. This grant will foster the career development of a young research faculty investigator working in the field of reproductive medicine in an accredited medical school in the United States.

$60,000 award 1-May

Research Evidence William T. Grant FoundationThe Distinguished Fellows Program encourages mid-career researchers to submit proposals that offer experiences working within policy and practice settings.

$175,000

LOI January 12, 2016, May 5, 2016 and August 4, 2016

Rett syndrome (RTT)

International Rett Syndrome Foundation

ANGEL (Advanced Neurotherapeutic Grant of Excellence) must be comprised of very specific programs that are focused on pre-clinical drug discovery and development or clinical testing of therapeutic candidates.

$600,000 for two years

LOI May 31, 2016. RFA July 25, 2016

Rett syndrome (RTT)


HeART (Help Accelerate RTT Therapeutics) grant awards are designed to promote the development and testing of therapeutics to treat and reverse Rett syndrome (RTT).


LOI May 31, 2016. RFA July 25, 2016

Rett syndrome (RTT)


Mentored Training Fellowships to support scientists early in their career to in both basic and clinical research in the field of Rett syndrome so that they become successful, independent basic research scientists and clinical investigators.


LOI May 31, 2016. RFA July 25, 2016




http://wtgrantfoundation.org/Grants#apply�

http://www.rettsyndrome.org/research/funding-opportunities








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Rett syndrome (RTT)


Neuro-Habilitation HeART (Help Accelerate RTT Therapeutics) grant awards are designed to provide funding for research aimed at maximizing function and abilities in the boys and girls with Rett syndrome.


LOI May 31, 2016. RFA July 25, 2016

Rett syndrome (RTT)


Regular Research grants for international biomedical research to promote the understanding of MeCP2 in the pathogenesis of the neurobehavioral phenotype of Rett syndrome (RTT).


LOI May 31, 2016. RFA July 25, 2016

Rheumatology Rheumatology Research Foundation

Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Bridge: Support to continue conducting research while reapplying for an NIH or VA career development award; applicants must have a funding decision in order to apply.

$75,000 1 year 2-May


Career Development Research Awards are designed to encourage early and mid-career investigators to continue vital research into the cause, prevention and treatment of rheumatic diseases.

$200,000 over 2 years 2-May

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Lalor FoundationThe Anna Lalor Burdick Program seeks to empower young women through education about healthy reproduction in order to broaden and enhance their options in life.

$10,000 to $50,000 Concept Paper May 1 and Nov 1





http://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards#Rbridge�




http://lalorfound.org/?page_id=221



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Spinal Cord Injury Craig H. Neilsen Foundation

SCIRTS Postdoctoral Fellowships. This funding is designed to encourage specialization in the field of SCI; Fellowships are intended to provide mentored training in SCI research to early-career investigators.

$150,000 over 2 years May 1, 2018 LOI


SCIRTS Three-year Senior Research Grants intended to open new areas of research, fill gaps in the spinal cord injury field and encourage cutting-edge ideas and approaches that have great potential, despite some additional uncertainty.



SCIRTS Two-year Pilot Research Grants help to establish new investigators in the field of spinal cord injury research and support studies by established investigators who are undertaking new directions in their work


Spinal Cord InjuryParalyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation

Basic Science: Laboratory research in the basic sciences related to spinal cord injury or disease

$75,000 for 1 year or up to $150,000 for 2 years.

Proposal May 1 & Application September 1


Clinical Applications: Clinical and functional studies of the medical, psychosocial, and economic effects of spinal cord dysfunction, as well as interventions proposed to alleviate these effects.



http://www.chnfoundation.org/

http://www.chnfoundation.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/



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Design and Development: Design and development of new or improved rehabilitative and assistive devices for individuals with spinal cord dysfunction.




Post-doctoral Fellowships: Fellowships for postdoctoral students in basic science, clinical applications, or design and development intended to encourage training and specialization in the field of spinal cord research



June Deadlines


CHEST Foundation and the Alpha-1 Foundation Research Grant in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Program. Its mission is to develop resources to champion the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases through education, communication, and research.

$25,000 1 year 30-Apr

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Edward N. & Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation

Generally to advance the health of older adults through the support of direct service projects and medical research on diseases and disorders affecting older adults and to support translational research that will lead to improved therapies for individuals suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

$500,000 over 2 years Proposal June 9, 2016

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

American Thoracic Society Foundation (ATS)

ATS Foundation/Alpha-1 Foundation Research Grant: The target audience for these research grants is investigators interested in research that is relevant to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1).


June 20 LOI. Sept. 14 Full application by invite.

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/

http://www.pva.org/


http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/thomeamd.html

http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/thomeamd.html

https://www.thoracic.org/professionals/research/research-program-portfolio/




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Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia

National Organization for Rare Disorders

Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia Association And The David Ashwell Foundation: The purpose of the NORD Research Grant Program is to encourage meritorious scientific and clinical studies designed to improve the diagnosis or therapy of rare “orphan” diseases.

$50,000 June 23 LOI

Alzheimer's Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)

Preclinical Drug Discovery Program: The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) seeks to fill the critical translational funding gap between basic research and later stage drug development by funding promising preclinical drug discovery and biomarker development programs relevant to Alzheimer's disease, other dementias and cognitive aging.

$150,000 per year

March 18, June 3, September 2, December 10. LOI is due 2 weeks prior to deadline

Alzheimer's Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)

The ADDF/Belfer ApoE Therapeutics Innovation Program to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics specifically designed to target apoE pathological mechanisms.

$300,000 to $1,000,000

March 18, June 3, September 2, December 10. LOI is due 2 weeks prior to deadline

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS Association

Investigator Initiated Research Awards: Starter Awards. Pilot Studies by established ALS investigators; studies by senior post doctoral fellows in ALS proposing innovative and novel projects with relevance to ALS.

$40,000 for Investigators new to ALS.

Dec. 1 & June 1 /Abstract



$80,000 per year for 1 to 3 years for established ALS investigators.


http://rarediseases.org/for-clinicians-and-researchers/research-opportunities/research-grant-program/






http://www.alsa.org/research/for-researchers/call-for-abstracts.html




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Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)


Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) – Three (3) grants of up to $50,000 for scientific and/or clinical research studies related to Appendix Cancer and/or Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP).

$50,000 June 23 LOI

Basic Biomedical Science

Helen Hey Whitney Foundation

The foundation supports early postdoctoral research training in all basic biomedical sciences. The Foundation grants financial support of sufficient duration to help further the careers of young men and women engaged in biological or medical research.

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. $ 51,000 - $53,000 per year for 3 years

30-Jun

Blepharospasm Oromandibular Dystonia

Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, Inc. (BEBRF)

The Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation (BEBRF) is pleased to offer a research fellowship to support the training of exceptionally qualified physicians or scientists who wish to focus on blepharospasm with and without oromandibular dystonia.

$150,000 over 2 years 30-Jun

Breast Cancer Genentech Oncology, HER2+ Breast Cancer Current & Emerging Biological Therapeutic Options in the Continuum of Care. Up to $150,000

June 22, 2016 Executive Summary, full application August 1, 2016.

Breast Cancer Susan G Komen

Career Catalyst Research Grants – Basic/Translational Research. This award mechanism is appropriate for both basic (i.e. Ph.D.) or clinical (i.e. M.D.) fellows proposing research projects that are laboratory- or field- based and do not meet Komen's definition of clinical research.


Pre-Application Submission deadline June



http://www.hhwf.org/HTMLSrc/ResearchFellowships.html

http://www.hhwf.org/HTMLSrc/ResearchFellowships.html

http://www.blepharospasm.org/blepharospasm-research.html



http://www.gene.com/assets/frontend/pdf/content/good/grants/Genentech%20IME%20CGN_%20HER2+Breast%20Cancer_Biosimilar_June_2016.pdf

http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants/FundingOpportunities.html#sthash.OgiMnP1B.dpuf�



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Graduate Training in Disparities Research (GTDR) Grants are intended to establish and/or to sustain a training program for graduate students who are seeking careers dedicated to understanding and eliminating disparities in breast cancer outcomes across population groups.




Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants – Basic/Translational Research is appropriate for both Ph.D. or M.D fellows proposing research projects that are laboratory- or field- based and do not meet Komen's definition of clinical research.



Breast Cancer Susan G KomenPostdoctoral Fellowship Grants – Clinical Research. This includes studies such as therapeutic interventions or clinical trials. $60,000 per year for 2

to 3 years


Cancer American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

SU2C Catalyst™ Research Grants: Genentech-Supported Projects is a new collaborative initiative intended to leverage all stages of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic, and devices industries (collectively referred to herein as "industry") to bring new treatments to patients as rapidly as possible.

$3,000,000 June

Cancer Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Bio-Therapeutics Impact Award address the existing funding gap for investigator initiated biological clinical trials for childhood cancers.

Up to $1.5 million in total costs may be requested

25-Jun



http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=68#.WU0pW02WyUk�

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=68#.WU0pW02WyUk�

http://www.alexslemonade.org/grants/program-areas/accelerator-programs

http://www.alexslemonade.org/grants/program-areas/accelerator-programs



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Cat Eye Syndrome National Organization for Rare Disorders

NORD is accepting applications for scientific research studies and/or clinical research studies related to Cat eye syndrome. Cat eye syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder that may be evident at birth.

$30,000 June 23 LOI

Colorectal Cancer Genentech

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Current & Emerging Biological Therapeutic Options in the Continuum of Care. Genentech supports grants for independent medical education that aim to improve patient care by focusing on the improved application of knowledge, competence, and performance among healthcare professionals.

Up to $150,000


Congenital Heart Disease

Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF)

Research Grants: The Children’s Heart Foundation calls upon all investigators to submit research proposals related to discovering the cause of and improving methods for diagnosing, treating, and preventing congenital heart disease.


Research Proposal June 3, 2016

Disordered Gamblers

National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG)

Centers of Excellence in Gambling Research. The purpose of this funding mechanism is to advance understanding of gambling disorder through innovative, multi-disciplinary research investigations

$350,000 for a period not to exceed 3 years

LOI June 1, 2016 1 and Application October 3, 2016.

Environmental Hazards on Infants Gerber Foundation

Environmental Hazards (Nutrient competitors) Applied research projects that document the impact of, or ameliorate effects of, environmental hazards on the growth and development of infants and young children are the focus of this area of interest.

$350,000

Concept Papers June 1 & December 1. Full proposal February 15 & August 15



http://www.gene.com/assets/frontend/pdf/content/good/grants/Genentech%20IME%20CGN_%20Metastatic%20Colorectal%20Cancer_June_2016.pdf

http://www.childrensheartfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2016%20Call%20for%20Proposals.pdf

http://www.childrensheartfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2016%20Call%20for%20Proposals.pdf

http://www.ncrg.org/research-center/apply-ncrg-funding

http://www.ncrg.org/research-center/apply-ncrg-funding

http://www.gerberfoundation.org/pd-research/research



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Familial RUNX1 disorder

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

2016 Familial RUNX1 Patient Samples Grant to increase understanding of the disease pathogenesis of familial RUNX1 disorders by facilitating correlative analyses of longitudinal patient samples and outcome data.


LOI June 30, 2016

Familial RUNX1 disorder

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

2016 Familial RUNX1 Research Grant to develop strategies leading to the development of therapies for the prevention of the transition from pre-leukemia to leukemia for patients with the familial RUNX1 disorder.


LOI June 30, 2016

Glaucoma Glaucoma Research Foundation

We support new high-impact clinical, epidemiological and laboratory research based on our strategic research goals.

$40,000 per yer for up to 2 years

Pre-Proposals June 1 to July 31. Full Application by invite only due Sept 30

Hemostatis and Thrombosis

Hemostatis Thrombosis Research Society

The 2017 HTRS Mentored Research Award (MRA) Program provides financial support for qualified fellows or junior attending/junior faculty to pursue clinical or basic science research in hemostasis and/or thrombosis under the guidance of an experienced mentor.

MD/DO. $81,000 per year for two years.

June 15, 2016 LOI. October 31, 2016 full proposal.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis


The Fellowship Career Development Award is designed to support the research of a fellow undergoing training in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis-directed research. Applicants should submit proposals for mentored projects addressing important areas of investigation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

$40,000/year for 2 years


http://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/2016_familial_runx1_patient_samples_loi_guidelines.pdf

http://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/2016_familial_runx1_patient_samples_loi_guidelines.pdf

http://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/2016_familial_runx1_research_loi_guidelines_0.pdf

http://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/2016_familial_runx1_research_loi_guidelines_0.pdf

http://www.glaucoma.org/research/applying-for-a-grant.php


http://www.htrs.org/HTRS/Grants-Awards/Mentored-Research-Awards






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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis


ATS Foundation/Genentech Research Grant for junior researchers in the area of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

$50,000/yer for 2 years


Immunology/Hematology/Oncology Baxter International, Inc.

Investigator Initiated Research Grant: We are currently interested in supporting research in the following areas: Immunology, Hematology and Oncology.

$5,000-$125,000 30-Jun

Inflammatory Bowel Disease


AGA-Pfizer JAK-IBD Research Grant provides total $200,000 to an investigator interested in studying the role of Janus kinase (JAK) pathways in the pathophysiology and immunology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

MD, PhD or equivalent degree (e.g., MB, ChB, MBBS, DO). $200,000 over 2 years.

Application deadline in June. Funding will commence in October

Juvenile Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Postdoctoral fellowships are designed to attract qualified, promising scientists entering their professional career in the T1D research field.

PhD, MD, DMD, DVM, or the equivalent. Amount: $48,340 to $61,876.

June


Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship program is designed to attract qualified and promising health scientists, to provide an opportunity to receive full time research training, and to assist these promising individuals in transitioning from a fellowship to an independent (faculty-level) position.

PhD, MD, DMD, DVM, or equivalent. USD 90,000 per year for up to 3 years may be requested.

June



https://www.baxterbiosciencegrants.com/biogrants/researchGrants.jspa

http://www.gastro.org/news_items/2014/2/27/new-opportunity-to-get-funding-for-your-ibd-research



http://grantcenter.jdrf.org/rfa/






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Career Development Award is to attract qualified and promising scientists early in their faculty careers and to give them the opportunity to establish themselves in areas that reflect the JDRF research emphasis areas.

$150,000 USD maximum/year for up to 5 years

June


Early-Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Awards designed to provide crucial support to investigators who plan to pursue a career in diabetes-related clinical investigation.

150,000 USD maximum/year for up to 5 years

June

LeukemiaChildren's Leukemia Research Association (CLRA)

CLRA research grant awarded to promising projects aimed at isolating the causes of and finding a cure for childhood leukemia.

Any doctor at the Ph.D. or M.D. level involved in leukemia research may apply. $30,000

30-Jun

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) LAM Foundation

Career Development Awards. More than 50 percent of the funds must be used for fellow salary support, and the maximum fellow salaries allowed are based on NIH guidelines for postdoctoral fellows.


LOI Jun 15, 2016. Grant proposal by invite Sept. 15, 2016.


LAM Established Investigator Awards are identical to the LAM Fellowship Award except that with the LAM Established Award, faculty level investigators are eligible to receive funding for technician support and supplies.







http://www.childrensleukemia.org/researchgrants.html



http://www.thelamfoundation.org/research/apply-for-lam-funding




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LAM Project Awards are also available for the initiation of innovative research projects to perform the work in a laboratory with established expertise in smooth muscle biology or the genetics of tuberous sclerosis.

$25,000


Malonic Aciduria National Organization for Rare Disorders

Malonic Aciduria – One (1) grant of up to $50,000 for scientific and/or clinical research studies related to Malonic Aciduria. $50,000 June 23 LOI

Neonatal / Early Childhood Illnesses Gerber Foundation

Pediatric Health Grants: Promoting health and preventing or treating disease is the primary focus of this target area. Of particular interest are applied research projects focused on reducing the incidence of serious neonatal and early childhood illnesses, or improving cognitive, social and emotional aspects of development.

$350,000


Neurobiological and Behavioral

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

The NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grant provides support for experienced investigators (full professor or equivalent) conducting neurobiological and behavioral research. A one-year grant is provided for established scientists pursuing innovative projects in diverse areas of neurobiological research.

$100,000 for 1 year June to July 2016

Neuroendocrine Tumor

North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS)

The purpose of the NANETS Basic/Translational Science Investigator Award is to encourage scientists at the end of their fellowship or beginning of their faculty appointment to pursue basic and/or translational research focused on neuroendocrine tumors.

MD, MD/PhD, PhD, DO degree or equivalent.$50,000 per 1 year for 2 years

* June 23, 2016





https://bbrfoundation.org/grants

https://bbrfoundation.org/grants

https://www.nanets.net/content/2015-young-investigator-award-criteria





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Neuroendocrine Tumor

North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS)

The purpose of the NANETS Clinical Investigator Scholarship is to encourage clinicians at the end of their fellowship or beginning of their faculty appointment to pursue a clinical career focused on neuroendocrine tumors.

MD, MD/PhD, DO degree or equivalent/$100,000 over 2 years

*June 23, 2016


Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

MDA Venture Philanthropy (MVP) is the Muscular Dystrophy Association's drug development program, which operates within MDA's Translational Research program. MVP is exclusively focused on funding the discovery and clinical application of treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases.

Research and Development (up to $500,000), Preclinical ($500,000 to $1 million),Early Clinical (Phase I/II) ($1 million to $3 million)

LOI March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.

NF1, NF2 and Schwannomtosis

Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF)

To accelerate NF research, CTF launched the Clinical Research Award (CRA) program in 2007 to support early stage pilot clinical trials of candidate therapeutics or interventions for treatment of manifestations of NF1, NF2 and schwannomatosis. In addition, these awards support innovative clinical trial enabling studies.

$150,000

June 20, 2016 LOI. August 22, 2016 application

NF1, NF2 and Schwannomtosis

Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF)

The CTF new consortium for schwannomatosis, the rarest and least studied form of neurofibromatosis. Based on the Synodos model for NF1 and NF2, the ‘Synodos for Schwannomatosis’ is a multi-tiered project that will bring together basic, translational, and clinical researchers towards the end goal of developing effective treatments for schwannomatosis.

Phase I $1.0 million over 2 years.

June 10, 2016 LOI. August 31, 2016 application

Pediatric Nutrition Gerber Foundation

Pediatric Nutrition Grants: These programs respond to a long-time interest of the Foundation in assuring adequate nutrition for infants and young children. Projects include applied research that evaluates the provision of specific nutrients and their related outcomes in infants and young children.

$350,000


https://www.nanets.net/content/2016-nanets-basictranslational-science-investigator-btsi-award



https://www.mda.org/research/grant-types

https://www.mda.org/research/grant-types

http://www.ctf.org/CTF-Awards-Grants-and-Contracts/Clinical-Research-Awards/


http://www.ctf.org/Research/Synodos-for-Schwannomatosis.html

http://www.ctf.org/Research/Synodos-for-Schwannomatosis.html




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Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension


Barst Fund Grants target audience is investigators interested in pediatric pulmonary hypertension research. The purpose of the program is to support research projects that are in the early and developmental stages and targeted at the basic sciences, genetics, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, or treatment of pediatric PH.

$50,000/year


Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome


Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome – One (1) grant of up to $31,000 for scientific and/or clinical research studies related to Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS).

$31,000 June 23 LOI

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) PSC Partners Seeking a Cure

The foundation offers grants to conduct research that addresses an important and novel, basic or clinical research question related to PSC and closely allied diseases (such as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease) as they relate to PSC.

$60,000 6-Jun-16

PsychiatryAmerican Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

The AACAP Junior Investigator Award, supported by AACAP's Research Initiative for one child and adolescent psychiatry junior faculty (assistant professor level or equivalent) is intended to facilitate innovative research. The research may be basic or clinical in nature but must be relevant to our understanding, treatment and prevention of child and adolescent mental health disorders.

$30,000 a year for 2 years TBD

Psychiatry American Psychiatric Association (APA)

Psychiatric Research Fellowship is for physicians who have completed residency training and demonstrate significant research potential but have not had extensive research training. Two individual trainees will be selected.

A stipend of $45,000 will be paid to the trainee’s institution for disbursement to the trainee.

TBD

https://www.thoracic.org/professionals/research/research-program-portfolio/ats-foundation-partner-grants-loi.php




http://www.pscpartners.org/apply

http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Awards/Resident_and_ECP_Awards/Junior_Investigator_Award.aspx



http://www.psychiatry.org/research-awards-and-fellowships

http://www.psychiatry.org/research-awards-and-fellowships



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Pulmonary Hypertension


Proof of Concept Research Grant The target audience for the proof of concept grant is investigators interested in pulmonary hypertension research. The purpose of the program is to support new research projects that are in the early exploratory and developmental stages and have the potential to lead to advances in the scientific understanding of pulmonary hypertension.

$40,000/year


Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep


ATS Foundation Unrestricted Grant: The ATS Foundation will award five (5) unrestricted research grants for $40,000 for one year for salaries, supplies, or a combination of these two. One grant will be awarded in each of the three society pillars: pulmonary, critical care, and sleep* and two grants will be awarded to the top scores in any category.

$40,000/year




ATS Recognition Awards for Outstanding Early Career Investigators provide bridge funding for early career researchers who submitted A0 NIH (or internationally equivalent) applications that were close to, but did not meet the NIH payline, relevant to the ATS’ mission of advancing science in pulmonary, sleep, or critical care medicine.

$40,000/year




ATS R to R Awards to provide much-needed support to meritorious independent investigators during vulnerable periods in their careers when they are between funded R-level grants. Research project(s) supported must be relevant to the ATS’ mission of advancing science in pulmonary, sleep, or critical care medicine.

$40,000/year for 2 years


Rheumatic Diseases

Rheumatology Research Foundation

Career Development Bridge Funding Award: R BridgeSupport for promising investigators who are at risk of running out of research funding and are revising outstanding NIH R01 or VA RCS/ORD award applications.

$200,000 for 2 years *June 1, 2016











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Rheumatic Diseases


Career Development Bridge Funding Awards: K Bridge designed to encourage early and mid-career investigators to continue vital research into the cause, prevention and treatment of rheumatic diseases and support to continue conducting research while reapplying for an NIH or VA career development award; applicants must have a funding decision in order to apply.

$75,000 for 1 year 1-Jun-16

Rheumatoid Arthritis Genentech

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Current & Emerging Biological Therapeutic Options in the Continuum of Care Genentech supports grants for independent medical education that aim to improve patient care by focusing on the improved application of knowledge, competence, and performance among healthcare professionals.

$300,000


Rheumatoid Arthritis


Innovative Research Award: Support for innovative research and encourage independent investigators to conduct novel studies that generate new insights into the cause, progression, treatment and outcomes of rheumatic diseases.

$400,000 over 2 years

LOI June 1, 2016 and Application July 1, 2016

Rosacea National Rosacea Society

Research Grant: High priority is given to research in such areas as the pathogenesis, progression, mechanism of action, cell biology and potential genetic factors of this conspicuous and often life-disruptive condition.

$10,000 to $25,000 17-Jun-16

Science Fields James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF)

The James S. McDonnell Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in Studying Complex Systems provides fellowships to students completing doctoral training in the multidisciplinary field of complex systems science. The JSMF Fellowship is intended to provide students in the final stages of completing a Ph.D. degree more leeway in identifying and securing postdoctoral training opportunities in complex systems research.

Ph.D. students within 18 months of anticipated completion of graduate training. $200,000 2 to 3 years.

June TBD

http://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards

http://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards

http://www.gene.com/assets/frontend/pdf/content/good/grants/Genentech%20IME%20CGN_%25

https://www.rheumresearch.org/funding-opportunities#Tab


http://www.rosacea.org/grants/index.php





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Surgical Education Research

Association for Surgical Education (ASE)

CESERT funds are intended to support excellence and innovation in surgical education research. Research studies could include teaching techniques, performance evaluation methods, instructional and curriculum design, and educational program design.

$25,000 per grant 2-Jun

Tobacco Dependence


ATS Foundation Tobacco-Dependence Research Fund Grant: The grant will be targeted for research basic science areas that enhance understanding of the basic mechanisms causing tobacco dependence.

$50,000/year for up to two years


Tuberous Sclerosis Tuberous Sclerosis AlliancePostdoctoral Fellowships support and coordinate research that will lead to a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), while improving the lives of those affected.

PhD or MD degree . $150,000 over 2 years.

June 20, 2016 LOI. Sept. 26, 2016 Full proposal

Tuberous Sclerosis Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance

TS Alliance Research Grants Program aims to support basic research relevant to TSC and scientific studies that accelerate the translation of basic research findings into clinical impact for those affected by TSC.


June 20, 2016 LOI. Sept. 26, 2016 Full proposal

Tuberous Sclerosis Tuberous Sclerosis AllianceTSC 50K Crowdfunded Research Challenge was created as a way for the TS Alliance to fund small, focused projects and engage the global community in TSC research.

$50,000

June 20, 2016 LOI. July 27, 2016 Full proposal or video.

http://www.surgicaleducation.com/cesert-grants

http://www.surgicaleducation.com/cesert-grants



http://tsalliance.org/pages.aspx?content=24





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Various Medical Fields

Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals Case Medical Center

The Harrington Scholar-Innovator award seeks specific types of projects and applicants that are most likely to accelerate medical discoveries that can benefit patients deemed to have high potential impact or to address unmet medical needs.

MD or MD/PhD. $700,000 over two years ($100,000 guaranteed)

Application June 6, 2016

July Deadlines

ALS Assistive Technology

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Association

ALS Assistive Technology Challenge, a joint initiative by The ALS Association and Prize4Life, for the development of flexible, accessible technology to help people with ALS communicate with ease.

$400,000 prize. The challenge is open to academics, industry, young start-ups and anyone that believes they can make a difference for people

July 29, 2016 (LOI).

Alzheimer's Disease


Accelerate Clinical Trials Program is to increase the number of innovative treatments tested in humans for Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and cognitive aging.

Up to $3 million

2017 LOI Deadlines: February 17, May 19, July 31 and November 17.

Alzheimer's Disease



$150,000-$600,000 1-2 years.


Alzheimer's Disease



$150,000-$300,000/year


http://www.uhhospitals.org/services/harrington-discovery-institute/programs-and-initiatives/harrington-scholar-innovator-program/program-details














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Alzheimer's Disease



Average Duration: 1-2 years. Epidemiological Analyses: $50,000-$100,000. Clinical Trials: up to $3 million


Ataxia National Ataxia Foundation

NAF Research Grants One-year seed money grants promising proposals will be considered for early or pilot phases of studies and ongoing investigations. Applicants for seed-money grants need to be faculty members.

$15,000 to $30,000

July 17, 2017 LOI. August 15, 2017 full application.

Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA)

Young Investigator Grants to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

$125,000 over 2 years period

Application July 21, 2017.


AACR Bayer Innovation and Discovery Grants providing new treatment options for cancers with high unmet medical need, encouraging innovation and translation of ideas from basic research into novel drugs, and fostering collaborations between excellent academic groups and the pharmaceutical industry.

$25,000 1 year July


The Hope Foundation SEED Fund to encourage preliminary research that will potentially translate to future clinical trials or trial-associated projects (translational medicine studies) within SWOG and the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN).

$50,000 over 2 years July 1 and December 1



https://www.ataxia.org/research/ataxia-research-grants.aspx

http://breastcanceralliance.org/grants/

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=53#.WU0ekE2WyUk�

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=53#.WU0ekE2WyUk�




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HER Family Pathway program, a joint effort to encourage and support a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow interested in conducting cancer research on the HER Family Pathway and establishing a successful career path in the field.

$100,000 over 2 years. Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.C., N.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.N.S., Pharm.D.

19-Jul


The Innovation Award is specifically designed to provide funding to extraordinary early career researchers who have an innovative new idea but lack sufficient preliminary data to obtain traditional funding.

$600,000 over 4 years July


Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists identifies spectacular young scientists and provides funding that enables them to complete their training under the mentorship of a leading senior scientist and encourages them to follow their own bold ideas to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer


Cancer BD Biosciences

Cancer Research Grant is supporting the evolving field of cancer research through its cancer research grants. It supports scientists pursuing innovative ideas in cancer research, helping to define the next generation of scientific breakthroughs.

$100,000

Jan 31, 2016, Sep 1, 2016 and April 1, 2017

Cancer BD Biosciences Immunology Research Grants: Provide vital funding to scientists pursuing innovative ideas that advance the scientific understanding of disease.

$140,000Oct 31, July 1, 2016 and Jan 1, 2017

http://www.aacr.org/Pages/Home.aspx

http://www.aacr.org/Pages/Home.aspx

http://www.damonrunyon.org/for_scientists/more/innovation_award_application_guidelines

http://www.damonrunyon.org/for_scientists/more/innovation_award_application_guidelines

https://www.damonrunyon.org/for-scientists/application-guidelines/breakthrough

https://www.damonrunyon.org/for-scientists/application-guidelines/breakthrough

http://www.bdbiosciences.com/us/applications/research/research-grants/m/researchresearchgrants/applynow/cancergrants

http://www.bdbiosciences.com/us/applications/research/research-grants/m/researchresearchgrants/applynow/immunologygrants



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Cardiothoracic Surgery

American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Third John Alexander Research Scholarship to provide an opportunity for research, training and experience for North American surgeons committed to pursuing an academic career in cardiothoracic surgery.

$80,000 per year for 2 years. 1-Jul

Cardiovascular & Stroke Reseach

American Heart Association (AHA)

Pre-Doctoral Fellowship is to help students initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research by providing research assistance and training.

M.D., Ph.D., D.O., D.V.M. or equivalent. $95,450 to $120,800 over 2 years

28-Jul



Mentored Clinical and Population Research Award to encourage early investigators with supportive mentoring relationships to conduct introductory pilot studies that will guide future strategies for reducing cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Hold an M.D., Ph.D., D.O. or equivalent doctoral degree. $154,000.

26-Jul



Established Investigator Award to support mid-career investigators with unusual promise and an established record of accomplishments; candidates have a demonstrated commitment to cardiovascular or cerebrovascular science as indicated by prior publication history and scientific accomplishments. A candidate's career is expected to be in a rapid growth phase.


26-Jul



Grant-in-Aid to support independent investigators with innovative and advanced basic, clinical, and population research projects related to cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Hold an M.D., Ph.D., D.O. or equivalent doctoral degree. $154,000.

28-Jul

http://www.aats.org/research/Grants/Research_Scholarship.cgi

http://www.aats.org/research/Grants/Research_Scholarship.cgi

http://professional.heart.org/professional/ResearchPrograms/ApplicationInformation/UCM_443316_Predoctoral-Fellowship.jsp


http://professional.heart.org/professional/ResearchPrograms/ApplicationInformation/UCM_316909_Application-Information.jsp








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National Innovative Research Grant broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease and stroke, or to related clinical, basic science, bioengineering or biotechnology, and public health problems, including multidisciplinary efforts.


28-Jul

Cardiovascular disease

American Hearth Association

Scientist Development Grant support highly promising beginning scientists in cardiovascular and stroke research between their initial research training and their complete independence.

M.D., Ph.D., D.O., D.V.M $231,000 over 3 years

26-Jul


American Hearth Association

Postdoctoral Fellowship to empower postdoctoral trainees who are not independent with assistance and training from a mentor to initiate careers in all basic, clinical, and population research broadly related to cardiovascular disease and stroke.

M.D., Ph.D., D.O., D.V.M $95,450 to $120,800

28-Jul

Cat Eye Syndrome National Organization for Rare Disorders

NORD is accepting applications for scientific research studies and/or clinical research studies related to Cat eye syndrome. Cat eye syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder that may be evident at birth.

$30,000 23-Jun

Colon and RectumAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons-Research Foundation

Research in Robotic Surgical Technology to provide investigator the opportunity to pursue research interest, specifically germane to robotic surgical technology in the field of colon and rectal surgery.

PI/ $50,000 for 1 year 31-Jul



http://professional.heart.org/professional/ResearchPrograms/ApplicationInformation/UCM_443318_Scientist-Development-Grant.jsp











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Cutaneous Lymphoma

Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation

CLARIONS Grant Program supports investigators interested in conducting innovative cutaneous lymphoma research. Discovering new avenues for better therapies and, one day, a cure for cutaneous lymphoma are key goals of this program.

$30,000 31-Jul

Cystic Fibrosis Gilead Sciences, Inc.Research Award is intended for junior faculty who are in the early stages of their potential for a career in cystic fibrosis-related research.

$65,000 per year for 2 years July

Diabetes Disease Suzuki Diabetes Foundation

The Manpei Suzuki International Prize is for original and excellent achievements in diabetes research. By providing this opportunity to researchers of the world, we hope to advance diabetes research that will contribute to the health and welfare of all people.

$150,000

Online submission Jan 1, 2016 to July 1, 2016

Diabetes-Related Disease

American Diabetes Association

Initiator Award (INI) . This two-phased award is designed to support the transition of scientists from mentored training to independent research faculty.

Post-doctoral fellow, research fellowship. Maximum for Phase 1 and Phase 2 is $1,625,000.

July



Accelerator Award (ACE). This award is designed to support exceptional, independent early-career researchers who have distinguished themselves as promising investigators and are in the beginning stages of establishing successful, sustainable diabetes research programs.

$325,000 per year for 5 years (including 30% indirect costs), for a total of $1,625,000.

July

http://www.clfoundation.org/newsroom/the-cutaneous-lymphoma-foundation-launches-research-awards-program

http://www.clfoundation.org/newsroom/the-cutaneous-lymphoma-foundation-launches-research-awards-program

http://researchscholarscf.gilead.com/overview

https://www.manpeisuzukiprize.org/

http://professional.diabetes.org/meetings/pathway-stop-diabetes%C2%AE






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Visionary Award (VSN). Awards are designed to support established, experienced investigators with strong records of outstanding productivity in fields outside of diabetes who are interested in applying their considerable skills and expertise to diabetes research.

Maximum combined support for Phase 1 and Phase 2 is $1,625,000.

July

Family Medicine American Academy of Family Physicians

Joint Grant Awards Program (JGAP) supports research that poses questions of high relevance to Family Medicine. Considerations of statistical power are important, but it should be a priority to fund innovative high quality research, even if that work is not powered to find statistically significant differences.

$50,000 July 7 & January 7

Focused Ultrasound


Clinical Indication Track is geared primarily towards preclinical and first-in-human clinical studies. It is meant to fund research projects that target a specific clinical indication and that could lead the way to a new reimbursable clinical application for image-guided FUS within five to seven years.

$100,000

Abstract 2 two weeks prior deadlines (Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1)

Focused Ultrasound



$100,000

Abstract 2 two weeks prior deadlines (Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1)

Friedreich's Ataxia Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)

FARA supports research through funding competitive grants, promoting collaboration among scientists, advocating for public-private partnerships that support drug discovery, drug development and clinical research and hosting open forums for leading scientists to share their insights, ideas and challenges to advancing treatments for FA.


LOI Feb. 1 & July 15. RFA April 1 & Sept 15



http://www.aafpfoundation.org/online/foundation/home/awards-and-grants/individuals/jointgrants.html

http://www.aafpfoundation.org/online/foundation/home/awards-and-grants/individuals/jointgrants.html









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Accelerating Drug Discovery for Frontotemporal Degeneration seeks to accelerate and support innovative drug discovery programs for FTD in partnership with The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

$100,000-$150,0002017 LOI Deadline July 31



Accelerating DRUG DISCOVERY for Frontotemporal Degeneration: One-year award for innovative approaches to drug discovery and biomarker development, with possible follow-up funding.

Investigators at public and private worldwide. $ 150,000 - $200,000 for 1 year

Next RFP available in May of 2016. Due in July

Glaucoma Glaucoma Research Foundation

Shaffer Grants support new high-impact clinical, epidemiological and laboratory research based on our Strategic Research Goals.


Preliminary Proposals June 1 to July 31. Full Application by invite Sept 30

Glaucoma

American Academy of Optometry (AAO)American Optometric Foundation (AOF)

Allergan Foundation Research grant to support talented optometry and vision science faculty and researchers in innovative research in the area of glaucoma or the anterior segment

Applicants must be a member of the American Academy of Optometry. $60,000 1 year.

15-Jul

Health Care Services

NIHCM Foundation

Investigator-Initiated Research Grant for studies that have strong potential to yield insights that can be used to have a positive impact on the United States healthcare system by reducing spending, improving quality of care, and/or expanding access to insurance coverage and health care services.

$250,000 11-Jul








http://www.aaopt.org/AOF/Programs/Faculty/Allergan





http://www.nihcm.org/grants/research-grants



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Hemostasis & Thrombosis

Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS)

HTRS Mentored Research Award (MRA) Program provides financial support for qualified fellows or junior attending/junior faculty pursuing clinical, translational, or basic science research projects in hemostasis and/or thrombosis under the guidance of an experienced mentor.


Homocystinuria National Organization for Rare Disorders

Homocystinuria due to Cystathionine Beta-Synthase Deficiency research studies and/or clinical research studies related to homocystinuria due to CBS deficiency (classic homocystinuria). Homocystinuria is a rare metabolic condition characterized by an excess of the compound homocystine in the urine.

$30,000 Abstract July 31

Infectious Disease Burroughs Wellcome Fund

The Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) award provides $500,000 over five years to support accomplished investigators at the assistant professor level to study pathogenesis, with a focus on the interplay between human and microbial biology, shedding light on how human and microbial systems are affected by their encounters.

$500,000 over 5 years- period 15-Jul

Kennedy's Disease Kennedy's Disease Association (KDA)

Research Grants: The Kennedy's Disease Association (KDA) is planning to fund one or more research grants this fall to further the understanding of the pathological mechanisms of Kennedy's Disease.

Applications from junior investigators and from senior post-doctoral fellows are encouraged. $50,000 for 1 year

Proposal due July 3

Lung cancer Lung Cancer Research Foundation

Grant program provides funding for innovative research focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer.

$75,000 per year for 2 years 1-Jul





http://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/infectious-diseases/investigators-in-pathogenesis-of-infectious-disease



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Lupus Lupus Research Institute (LRI)

Novel Research Grants: The program goals are to stimulate investigation of underexplored pathways and generate transformative discoveries in lupus that can drive the development of safer and more effective treatments.


RFA July 1, 2016

Lupus Lupus Research Institute (LRI)

LRI Distinguished Innovator Awards provide outstanding scientists with substantial support for up tofour years to conduct novel research into the fundamental causes of systemic lupus erythematosus and so provide new directions towards a cure.

up to $250,000 per year up to 4 years

RFA July 8, 2016

Macular Degeneration Bright Focus Foundation

Macular Degeneration Research Program Standard Awards: The standard award provides significant funding for researchers who have already generated some amount of preliminary data, but are often required to demonstrate additional, significant progress before they can apply to governmental or industrial funding agencies.

$160,000 for 2 years

LOI: July 19.Full proposal Nov. 16, 2016.

Migraine Migraine Research Foundation

Seed Grants are for basic or clinical migraine research that are achievable, and innovative research projects with the potential to lead to better treatment and quality of life for migraine sufferers.

$50,000 29-Jul

Multiple Sclerosis National Multiple Sclerosis Society

RFA related to multiple sclerosis that may serve to advance our mission of stopping MS progression, restoring function and improving quality of life, and preventing MS. The Society supports fundamental as well as applied studies, non-clinical or clinical in nature, including projects in patient management, care and rehabilitation.

$44,000 January 6, April 6, July 6 and October 5.

http://lupusresearchinstitute.org/lupus-research/grant-application




http://www.brightfocus.org/grants/types-grants

https://migraineresearchfoundation.org/

https://migraineresearchfoundation.org/





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Neurobiological & Behavioral Research

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

The NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grant provides support for experienced investigators (full professor or equivalent) conducting neurobiological and behavioral research. A one-year grant is provided for established scientists pursuing innovative projects in diverse areas of neurobiological research.

This grant supports scientists at the full professor (or equivalent) level. Amount: $100,000 for 1 year

June - July 2016

Optometry Education

American Academy of Optometry (AAO)American Optometric Foundation (AOF)

Innovation in Education Grants designed to aid recently appointed faculty in advancing their teaching skills in the areas of improving delivery of information to students, new methodologies, increasing the use of new technology in all teaching settings, and the promotion of online learning tools.

$18,000 1-Jul

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation

Research Support Grants: These one-year awards are designed to further the development of experienced scientific investigators who are committed to problems related to oral and maxillofacial surgery, and to encourage promising lines of research and clinical investigation.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons and non-oral and maxillofacial surgeon researchers. $75,000

July 15,2016



Student Research Training AwardsThese two-year awards are designed to attract high quality health profession students to biomedical and behavioral research applicable to oral and maxillofacial surgery and to increase awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery as a career choice for the professional student.

$125,000 July 15,2016



Fellowships provide the opportunity for young surgeons to develop specialized surgical skills and to broaden knowledge, experience, and judgment in areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery practice.

$70,000 July 15,2016

https://bbrfoundation.org/DI

https://bbrfoundation.org/DI

http://www.aaopt.org/AOF/Programs/Faculty/Innovation





http://omsfoundation.org/research-education/apply/








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Pain Research American Pain Society

The Future Leaders in Pain Research grant program purpose is to encourage research in pain that will add to the existing body of knowledge, and to allow investigators to develop pilot data that will aid them in securing additional major grant funding for continued pain research.

$25,000.Must be an APS member; be within 6 years of completing their doctoral degree; and have not yet received a major NIH or

11-Jul

Parkinson's Disease

National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)

Clinical Research and Intervention Investigator AwardsThis RFA will provide support for clinical and pre-clinical studies in the focus areas of 1) Inflammation in Parkinson's disease; 2) Depression in Parkinson's disease; and 3) Sex differences in Parkinson's disease.

New Faculty/New InvestigatorPh.D./M.D./Other ProfessionalAmount: $250,000

July

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)

CUREPSP

CurePSP promotes research that helps generate an integrated picture of PSP, CBD and related tauopathies at pre-clinical and clinical levels. CurePSP believes that in the long term, research of this nature will prove indispensable in developing a prevention or cure for PSP, CBD and other tauopathies.

$100,000 over 3 years March 15, July 15 and November 15

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)


Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP): NORD, with funding from the PMP Research Foundation, is accepting applications for scientific research studies and/or clinical research studies related to pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).

2-year grants $50,000 per grant

Abstract July 31

Rare Diseases Harrington Discovery Institute

Rare Disease Scholar Award was created to advance breakthrough research into cures for rare diseases. $150,000 - $1 Million 7/19/2017

http://americanpainsociety.org/funding-opportunities/grants/future-leaders-program

http://www.parkinson.org/

http://www.parkinson.org/

http://www.psp.org/research/researchers/



http://www.uhhospitals.org/services/harrington-discovery-institute/funding-and-programs/rare-disease-harrington

http://www.uhhospitals.org/services/harrington-discovery-institute/funding-and-programs/rare-disease-harrington



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Respiratory Diseases

Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute

Young Clinical Scientist Awards: This multi-year award is to help prepare and support new clinical investigators, particularly research fellows and junior faculty members, to provide the bridge between the clinic and the laboratory for the critical translation of basic research findings into diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

$75,000 to $100,000 per year for 2 years

LOI July. Full application by invite October.

Respiratory Diseases

Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute

FAMRI Clinical Innovator Awards: This three-year award is to stimulate novel medical and clinical scientific research studies on the effects of exposure to tobacco smoke and to foster innovative breakthroughs as well as creative collaborations through these grants.


LOI July. Full application by invite October.

Rheumatic Diseases


Innovative Research Award to support for innovative research into rheumatic diseases. $400,000 over 2 years July

Rheumatic Diseases


Scientist Development Award. Support for individuals in the early stages of their career or those without significant prior research experience


Rheumatic Diseases


Investigator Award. Support for junior investigators to conduct innovative research. $375,000 over 3 years July

August Deadlines

http://www.famri.org/researchers/current_and_upcoming_awards.html




https://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards#IA








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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Alpha-1 Foundation John W. Walsh Translational Research Award in Alpha-1

Antitrypsin Deficiency$225,000 over three years. August

AnesthesiologyFoundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER)

Mentored Research Training Grants help anesthesiologists develop the skills, preliminary data for subsequent grant applications and research publications needed to become independent investigators. The proposed project must be in basic science, clinical or translational, or health services research.

$175,000 over 2 year-period

August 15 and February 15


Research Fellowship Grants are intended to provide anesthesiology residents and fellows with the opportunity to obtain significant training in research techniques and scientific methods.

$50,000 per year for 2 year-period



The Research in Education Grant advances the careers and knowledge of anesthesiologists interested in improving the concepts, methods and techniques of education in anesthesiology. The REG is focused on developing innovative approaches for anesthesia education

$50,000 per year for 2 year-period



Pioneer SCA Translational Research Award: One-year grant focusing on research investigations that will facilitate the development of treatments for the Spinocerebellar Ataxias (SCAs) will be awarded.

$100,000 for 1 year

LOI August 15, 2017 . Full application September 15, 2017.













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Research Post-Doc Fellowship Award. Applicants should have completed at least one year of post-doctoral training, but not more than two at the time of application, and should have shown a commitment to research in the field of ataxia.

$35,000 1 year

LOI August 15, 2017 . Full application September 15, 2017.

Ataxia National Ataxia FoundationYoung Investigator (YI) Award: One-year grant to encourage young investigators to pursue a career in the field of any form of ataxia research.

$35,000 1 year

LOI August 1, 2017 . Full application September 1, 2017

Ataxia National Ataxia FoundationYoung Investigator (YI-SCA) Award for SCA Research: One-year grants will be awarded to encourage young investigators to pursue a career in spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) research.

$50,000 1 year

LOI August 1, 2017 . Full application September 1, 2017

Ataxia-telangiectasia A-T Children’s Project The A-T Children's Project provides competitive grant awards for

basic and translational research grants related to A-T. US$75,000 per year for 1-2 years.

LOI Feb 1 & Aug. 1. RFA March 1 & Sept 1.


Post Doctoral Fellowship Award. Post docs with one year experience or less post degree are eligible and must be nominated for this award by their principal investigator (PI).

Post-doctor. $30,000 to $40,000 per year for 2 years

LOI Feb 1 & Aug. 1. RFA March 1 & Sept 1.





http://www.communityatcp.org/FellowshipAward



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Autism Simons Foundation

Bridge to Independence Award program are intended to invest in the next generation of top autism investigators by identifying talented early-career scientists interested in autism research and facilitating their transition to an independent research career.

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. $150,000 per year for 3 years

August 31 and October 9

Autism Simons Foundation

Pilot and Research Award seek applications from independent investigators who can devote a substantial portion of time to this effort. We encourage applications from researchers who are not currently working on autism, but who have expertise that could be brought to bear on this complex disorder

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. $150,000 per year for 2 years.

August 31 and October 9

Benign Essential Blepharospasm

Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation

The purpose of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation is to undertake, promote, develop, and carry on the search for the cause and a cure for benign essential blepharospasm and other related disorders and infirmities of the facial musculature.

M.D. or Ph.D. degree. Non-U.S. citizens working at institutions abroad eligible to apply. $150,000

31-Aug

Biomedical Research Smith Family Foundation

Awards Program for Excellence in Biomedical Research. Its mission is to launch the careers of newly independent biomedical researchers with the ultimate goal of achieving medical breakthroughs. Applications focus on all fields of basic biomedical science and may also be submitted by investigators in physics, chemistry and engineering.

$100,000 per year for 3 years 25-Aug

Cancer Elsa U. Pardee Foundation

Research Grant: The Foundation particularly encourages grant applications for a one year period which will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers. It is anticipated that this early stage funding by the Foundation may lead to subsequent and expanded support using government agency funding.

$150,000 December 31, April 30 and August 31.

https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities/autism-research-initiative-sfari/bridge-to-independence-award-request-for-applications/

https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities/autism-research-initiative-sfari/bridge-to-independence-award-request-for-applications/

http://www.blepharospasm.org/research-request.html



http://www.hria.org/uploads/grants/Smith/Smith_RFA_2016.pdf




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Audrey Meyer Mars International Fellowships in Clinical Oncology Support for one year of advanced training in clinical oncology at participating US cancer centers to qualified physicians and surgeons from other countries.

Non-US Oncologist/ $40,000 for 1 year August 1.


AACR NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research is intended to promote and support creative, paradigm-shifting cancer research that, because of its very nature, may not otherwise be funded through existing channels.

PhD, MD, DO, DC, ND, DDS, DVM, ScD, DNS, PharmD, or equivalent doctoral degree. $450,000 over 3 years

(Not being offered in 2016)


The AACR-Genentech BioOncology Career Development Award for Cancer Research on the HER Family Pathway. Award represents a joint effort to encourage and support a physician-scientist to conduct cancer research on the HER Family Pathway and to establish a successful career path in this field.

Junior faculty-level physician-scientists. $150,000 over 2 years

18-Aug


Clinical Research Professor Awards. Awarded to outstanding mid-career investigators who have made seminal contributions that have changed the direction of clinical, psychosocial, behavioral, health policy or epidemiologic cancer research.

$400,000 over 5 yearsAugust 1 LOI/ October 15 RFA


Damon Runyon Fellowship Award encourages all theoretical and experimental research relevant to the study of cancer and the search for cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies and prevention.

MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM./ $52,00 - $62,000 per year for 4 years

March 15, 2016 & August 2015


http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=48#.Vtb2Nk3bLoo�




http://www.cancer.org/research/applyforaresearchgrant/granttypes/index





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Cancer Prevent Cancer Foundation

Fellowship proposals will be considered for basic, clinical, translational and population-based research projects, education programs in cancer prevention, early detection projects, and behavioral intervention projects.

$80,000 over 2 years August

Cancer Prevent Cancer Foundation

Research Grant focuses its resources on cancers that can be prevented through lifestyle changes or early detection, when treatment is more likely to be successful. We are devoted to saving lives through cancer prevention and early detection across all populations.

$80,000 over 2 years August

Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy AllianceProject Grant: The Research Foundation of Cerebral Palsy Alliance has a strong on-going commitment to funding high quality research in cerebral palsy.

$250,000AUSJuly 1 to August 31, 2016

Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Alliance The Career Development Grants are to be used by the award recipient to assist in the recipient’s career pursuits. $250,000AUS

July 1 to August 31, 2016

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemi

Pfizer, Inc.

The mission of the CML ASPIRE program is to support clinical and translational research to advance knowledge in CML treatment and to support academic research by promising young CML clinical investigators and scientists.

Unspecified 31-Aug

http://preventcancer.org/our-work/grants-fellowships/research/research-applications/

http://preventcancer.org/our-work/grants-fellowships/research/research-applications/

https://research.cerebralpalsy.org.au/funding/how-to-apply/

https://research.cerebralpalsy.org.au/funding/how-to-apply/

http://www.pfizer.com/research/rd_partnering/investigator_initiated_research/competitive_grant_programs



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Cytopathology American Society of Cytopathology

Investigator Grant. The purpose of the grant is to contribute to the advancement of cytopathology research. $50,000 over 2 years 15-Aug

Digestive DiseasesAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

The Research Scholar Award (RSA) enables young investigators, instructors, research associates or equivalents to develop independent and productive research careers in digestive diseases by ensuring that a major proportion of their time is protected for research.

$270,000 for 3 years. Young investigators

August 26, 2016

Fanconi Anemia Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Inc.

Grant seeks to improve the lives of individuals with Fanconi anemia through research that focuses on the rapid discovery and development of therapies or strategies that treat, control, or cure Fanconi anemia.

$150,000 - $175,000 for 2 years

Feb 15 & Aug 15 pre-proposal. April 22 & Nov 1 application.



Accelerating Drug Discovery for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Accelerates drug discovery programs and biomarker development for frontotemporal degeneration and is funded in partnership with The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD).

$100,000-$150,000 for 1 year.

Aug. 12, 2016 LOI. Sept 2, 2016 full application.



Accelerating DRUG DISCOVERY for Frontotemporal Degeneration Research investigating the pathologic mechanisms underlying frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is advancing, creating new targets for drug discovery.

$100,000 - $150,000 per year.

August 12 LOI/ September 2, 2016 RFA

http://www.ascfightingcancersavinglives.org/grants-and-scholarships/foundation-investigator-grant/

http://www.ascfightingcancersavinglives.org/grants-and-scholarships/foundation-investigator-grant/




http://fanconi.org/index.php/research/grant_applications

http://fanconi.org/index.php/research/grant_applications



http://www.alzdiscovery.org/assets/content/static/2016_ADDF-AFTD_Preclinical_RFP.pdf





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Gastric Cancer American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

AGA-Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer. Award provides for gastric mucosal cell biology and clinical research in the diagnosis or treatment of gastric carcinoma.

$100,000 for established investigator

August

Hematologic Malignancies

Leukemia Lymphoma Society

Screen to Lead Program (SLP) qualified academic laboratories for drug discovery support specifically directed towards medicinal chemistry and/or drug target screening in hematological malignancies.

US$1M for the 2 years of the grant. Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent degree.

29-Aug

Hodgkin and/or non-Hodgkin lymphoma


The LRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant is designed to support investigators at the level of advanced fellow or postdoctoral researcher in laboratory or clinic based research with results and conclusions that must be clearly relevant to the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of Hodgkin and/or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

$105,000 over two years. 31-Aug

Infectious Disease Burroughs Wellcome Fund

The Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) to support accomplished investigators at the assistant professor level to study pathogenesis, with a focus on the interplay between human and microbial biology, shedding light on how human and microbial systems are affected by their encounters.


Pre-proposal by August. invited full proposal by Nov. 15, 2016

Juvenile Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF)



2017-2018 Project Concept August 1, November 1 and February 1, 2018




http://www.lls.org/sites/default/files/National/USA/Pdf/FY2017_LLS_SLP_RFA_FINAL.pdf

http://www.lls.org/sites/default/files/National/USA/Pdf/FY2017_LLS_SLP_RFA_FINAL.pdf

http://www.lymphoma.org/atf/cf/%7Baaf3b4e5-2c43-404c-afe5-fd903c87b254%7D/FELLOWSHIP-RFP2017-FINAL.PDF

http://www.lymphoma.org/atf/cf/%7Baaf3b4e5-2c43-404c-afe5-fd903c87b254%7D/FELLOWSHIP-RFP2017-FINAL.PDF







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Lipedema Lymphatic Education & Research Network

LE&RN/FDRS Lipedema Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards Program was developed to stimulate and expand lipedema research, establish its clinical definition, and to understand its pathogenesis.

Up to three two-year fellowship awards ranging from $87,396 – $98,304.

28-Aug

Lymphoma Lymphoma Research Foundation

The LRF Clinical Investigator Career Development Award (CDA) Program is designed to support physician investigators at the level of advanced fellow or junior faculty member who will contribute to the development of new lymphoma therapies and diagnostic tools

$225,000 over three years. 31-Aug

Mesothelioma Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

The Meso Foundation’s research grant program offers grants for two years up to $50,000 per year. Eligible projects may relate to benchwork, translational or clinical research that is not presently funded and may be conducted through any not-for-profit academic, medical or research institution.

$50,000 per year for 2 years. We encourage all levels and degrees of scientists to apply.

5-Aug

Multiple SclerosisAmerican Academy of Neurology & American Brain Foundation

Clinician-Scientist Development in Multiple Sclerosis. Award to support the training of young physicians committed to a career in academic medicine in an environment where problems in multiple sclerosis are addressed with the most current scientific tools.

$100,000 per year for 3 years Aug. 10, 2016


AAN MS Clinician Scientist Development Award will support the training of young clinicians committed to careers in academic medicine with an emphasis on MS clinical research.

PGY4 or PGY5 .Amount Base salary according to PGY year plus $32,850.

17-Aug

http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/tmfservices/tmfgrants/lern-fdrs.html

http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/tmfservices/tmfgrants/lern-fdrs.html

http://www.lymphoma.org/atf/cf/%7Baaf3b4e5-2c43-404c-afe5-fd903c87b254%7D/CDA-RFP2017-FINAL.PDF

http://www.lymphoma.org/atf/cf/%7Baaf3b4e5-2c43-404c-afe5-fd903c87b254%7D/CDA-RFP2017-FINAL.PDF

http://www.curemeso.org/site/c.duIWJfNQKiL8G/b.8578449/k.2D6B/Grants_for_Mesothelioma_Research.htm

http://www.curemeso.org/site/c.duIWJfNQKiL8G/b.8578449/k.2D6B/Grants_for_Mesothelioma_Research.htm

https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/5.Research_and_Awards/1.Awards_and_Scholarships/1.All_Awards_and_Scholarships_(link_to_external_app)/17CRTF_RFA_9_MS-ClinicianScientist.pdf



http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships




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HARRY WEAVER AWARDS. Offered to highly qualified candidates who have concluded their research training and begun academic careers as independent investigators in an area related to multiple sclerosis. The awards are designed to provide salary and grant support for a five year period, thus permitting the awardee to establish competence in his/her chosen research area.

$229.7000 per year for the period of 5 years.

8/10/2016 pre-application.


Institutional Clinician Training Awards. This program provides support for a mentor-institution combination which is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and training of postdoctoral fellows to pursue a clinical career specializing in the care of individuals with multiple sclerosis and similar disorders

The fellow selected by the mentor must hold a M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree. $87,500 per year up to 5 years

17-Aug


Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards are not made to applicants seeking continuing support for the completion of an on-going research project or to those in a training program leading to a degree. The proposed postdoctoral program should emphasize opportunities for new research training and broadening scientific competence of the applicant.

$44,982 - $59,195 (Amount Base salary according to PGY year)

8/10/2016 pre-application.


The Career Transition Fellowship targets current postdoctoral trainees who demonstrate both commitment and exceptional potential to conduct MS-related research.


Preliminary application due April 13; Full application due August 17


The MS Clinical Care Physician Fellowship program offers a one-year, post-residency program designed to train board eligible/certified neurologists or physiatrists in specialized MS clinical care.

$65,000 17-Aug

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Harry-Weaver-Neuroscience-Scholar-Awards

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Harry-Weaver-Neuroscience-Scholar-Awards

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Clinician-Scientist-Development-Awards

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Clinician-Scientist-Development-Awards

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Postdoctoral-Fellowships

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Postdoctoral-Fellowships







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The Senior Faculty Award is granted to established MS investigators seeking support for specialized training in a field which they are not currently expert, inasmuch as such training will enhance their capacity to conduct research related to multiple sclerosis. Awards of this type, which are available annually, can be used for sabbatical support for qualified individuals.

up to $100,000 or less for research and yearly salary according to faculty year.

17-Aug


The Society established the Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship Program, named in honor of its founder. Clinical trials to test the safety and efficacy of therapies for multiple sclerosis are highly complex and require special expertise and knowledge to monitor this highly variable disease.

$65,000 per year up to 3 years 17-Aug

Myeloma International Myeloma Foundation

Brian D. Novis Research Junior Awards go to researchers doing work in the field of multiple myeloma and related disorders including smoldering myeloma, MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance) as well as immunoglobulin derived amyloidosis.

Completed postdoctoral studies or clinical fellowships. $50000

3-Aug

Myeloma International Myeloma Foundation

Brian D. Novis Research Senior awards are targeted to established investigators with a track record in myeloma or related disorders, and are designed for projects which represent a different focus, direction, or area of research from those in which they are currently funded.

$80,000 3-Aug

Myeloma The International Myeloma Foundation

Brian D. Novis Junior Research Award: These awards go to researchers doing work in the field of multiple myeloma and related disorders including smoldering myeloma, MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance) as well as immunoglobulin derived amyloidosis.

Completed postdoctoral studies or clinical fellowships no later than August 3 of the application year. $50,000

4-Aug



http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Sylvia-Lawry-Physician-Fellowships

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Training-Grants-and-Fellowships/Sylvia-Lawry-Physician-Fellowships

http://myeloma.org/ArticlePage.action?tabId=12&menuId=370&articleId=69&aTab=-1




https://myeloma.org/ArticlePage.action?articleId=69

https://myeloma.org/ArticlePage.action?articleId=69



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Neurofibromatosis (NF)

Children's Tumor Foundation

The Drug Discovery Initiative Awards program supports early stage testing of candidate drug therapies for the treatment of neurofibromatosis (NF): NF1, NF2 and schwannomatosis.

$40,000 to fund cell-based preclinical drug testing studies. $85,000 to fund animal-based preclinical drug testing studies

25-Aug

Oncology Nursing Research

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation

Dissertation research grants up to $5,000 for PhD student registered nurses actively pursuing a career in some aspect of cancer patient care, education or research. Available annually with required Letters of Intent due August 15 and Applications due September 15 each year

$5,000 8/15/16 LOI, 9/15/16 application

Oncology Nursing Research

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation

Grants designed to support oncology nursing research conducted by beginning and experienced researchers. $25,000

8/15/16 LOI, 9/15/16 application

Ovarian Cancer Foundation for Women’s Cancer

2015-2016 Research Awards Belinda Sue Fund/Mary-Jane Welker: Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Related to early detection in ovarian cancer. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Belinda Sue Fund and the Welker Family for the support of this grant.

$50,000/ (1) Year Award

August Abstract. October Application by invite only.


Caring Together, NY Ovarian Cancer Research Synergy Grant. Related to ovarian cancer. $100,000/ (2) Year

Award




http://www.onsfoundation.org/apply/re




http://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/research-opportunities/current/






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Ovarcome Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Research Grant. Related to early detection in ovarian cancer. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges Ovarcome for support of this grant.

$25,000/ (1) Year Award



St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness Research Grant. Related to ovarian cancer. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) for the support of this grant.

$75,000/ (1) Year Award



WeRoc Ovarian Cancer Research Grant Related to ovarian cancer. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges WeRoc (Women Encouraging Research in Ovarian Cancer) for the support of this grant. This is WeRoc’s second research grant with the Foundation and the first fullyfunded by WeRoc.

$50,000/ (1) Year Award


Pancreatic Cancer Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research

The Seed Grant Award Program to provide start-up funding for basic scientists and clinicians who intend to test innovative ideas for improving diagnosis and to develop new treatment modalities for pancreatic cancer

$40,000 15-Aug

Physical Therapy Foundation for Physical Therapy

Geriatric Research Grant (GRG) to be awarded for research in methods to facilitate the aging-in-place for older adults in a supportive community setting utilizing novel and innovative approaches for access to physical therapist services and care.

$40,000 3-Aug





http://www.pancreatic.org/site/c.htJYJ8MPIwE/b.891985/k.3234/Seed_Grants.htm

http://www.pancreatic.org/site/c.htJYJ8MPIwE/b.891985/k.3234/Seed_Grants.htm

http://www.foundation4pt.org/apply-for-funding/research-grants/research-grant-eligibility/




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Moffat Geriatric Research Grant (MGRG).One MGRG is to be awarded for research projects aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapist examinations and/or interventions in geriatric populations.

$40,000 3-Aug


The mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy (FPT) is to fund and publicize physical therapy research that determines the scientific basis and value of services intended to optimize physical functioning by physical therapists and to develop the next generation of researchers.

$40,000 3-Aug

Rheumatic Diseases


Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Supplement purpose of this award is to encourage junior investigators to expand promising research by providing additional support to cover research costs and help investigators become independent.

$100,000 for 2 years/Early & Mid-Career Physicians.

1-Aug-16


Career Development Bridge Funding Award: Increasing concerns over the decline in federal funding for rheumatology research have forced many investigators to reconsider their careers, which leads to fewer researchers making important discoveries necessary to advance treatments and find cures.

$80,000 August


Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Supplement. A supplement to the NIH or VA career development awards. The purpose of this award is to encourage junior investigators to expand promising research by providing additional support to cover research costs and help investigators become independent.

$100,000 8/1/2016







https://www.rheumresearch.org/






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Focused Projects Award (FPA). Proposed projects can involve a wide variety of topics or problems relevant to sleep medicine and supportive of the broad mission of the ASMF to enhance sleep health for all through research, education and humanitarian aid.

$20,000 31-Aug

Suicide Prevention American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Focus Grants are for innovative, high-risk, potentially high-yield projects that focus on a specific area of suicide prevention.

$500,000 per year for up to 3 years. August 1 (LOI)

Vasculitis Vasculitis Foundation VF Research Program provides seed grants to support pilot studies research to improve the quality of life for patients with vasculitis and ultimately find the cause/s and cure for vasculitis.

$100,000 over 2 years Aug. 19, 2016.

September Deadlines

AIDS/HIV amfAR

Investment Grants: Bringing Bioengineers to Cure HIV. This RFP aims to harness bioengineering technology to solve the problems posed by the HIV viral reservoir through collaborations between HIV cure scientists and bioengineers.

$1.5 million including indirect costs.

September LOI


Research Grant to provide funds to encourage the development of new information that contributes to the understanding of the basic biology of AAT expression, and the pathogenesis/management of AAT Deficiency.

$200,000 over 2 years Sept. 16, 2016 (LOI)



https://afsp.org/our-work/research/grant-information/


http://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/research/research-program/

http://www.amfar.org/In-the-Lab/Research-Grants/

http://www.alpha1.org/Investigators/Grants/Grant-Opportunities#sthash.WLIJqYUl.dpuf�



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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Grant to provide support for postdoctoral research fellows who are starting their research careers and are working in the laboratories of established researchers or conducting research with the mentorship of established researchers.

$100,000 over 2 years. M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degrees.

Sept. 16, 2016 (LOI)

AAT Deficiency ALPHA-1 FoundationPilot and Feasibility Grant is to provide funds to encourage the development and testing of new hypotheses and/or new methods in research areas relevant to AAT Deficiency.

$40,000 for 1 year. Sept. 16, 2016 (LOI)


Bridge Grant is to provide support for excellent Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency-related research projects that have been submitted to and approved by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), but cannot be supported by the available NIH funds.

425,000 for 1 year. Sept. 16, 2016 (LOI)

Acromegaly and Growth Hormone Genentech Independent Research Projects & Clinical Fellowships: Acromegaly

and Growth Hormone. $100,000 Sept. 2, 2016

Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD)

Orphan Disease Center –Million Dollar Bike Ride

Two research grants are available to initiate or advance research of a treatment or a cure for this glycogen storage disease. $50,000 for 1 year.

Sept. 16, 2016 LOI. Full application by invitation only.




http://www.gene.com/good/grants

http://www.med.upenn.edu/orphandisease/rare-disease-overview.html




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Alzheimer Alzheimer's Association

New Investigator Research Grant (NIRG): The purpose of this program is to provide newly independent investigators with funding that will allow them to develop preliminary or pilot data, to test procedures and to develop hypotheses.

$200,000 over 2 yearsAugust to September LOI

Alzheimer Alzheimer's Association

The Mentored New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity is a three-year award intended to be a research-based and mentoring investment to help close disparities between diverse and non-diverse investigator populations.

$100,000 over 2 yearsAugust to September LOI

Alzheimer Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation

Program to Accelerate Clinical Trials (PACT): This program increases the number of innovative drugs tested in humans at the crucial proof of concept stage for Alzheimer’s disease.

Up to $3million per application.

Aug. 12, 2016 (LOI). Sept. 2, 2016 invited full proposal.

Amyloidosis Diseases Amyloidosis Foundation

Grant program through our research program we encourage, promote and invest in the medical study and exploration of the amyloidosis diseases.

Candidates will have completed their doctoral studies or clinical fellowship within ten years prior to application. $50,000

September

Alzheimer's Disease

Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation

Awards Program in Alzheimer's Disease Drug Discovery Research is to support innovative drug discovery research that will lead to improved therapies for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Up to six $500,000 two-year grants ($250,000 per year).

September (TBD)



http://www.alzdiscovery.org/research-and-grants/request-for-proposal

http://www.alzdiscovery.org/research-and-grants/request-for-proposal

http://www.amyloidosis.org/research/#grant-programs�

http://www.hria.org/tmfgrants/thomead/

http://www.hria.org/tmfgrants/thomead/



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TREAT ALS™ Clinical Management Grant Program is to improve care and living with ALS with a focus on clinical, psychological and/or social management of ALS.

A maximum of $100,000/year for a maximum of 2 years

Sept. 15, 2015 LOI/Nov 9, 2015 RFA. (2016 RFA not available yet)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Frick Foundation For ALS Research

The aim of the Foundation is to encourage basic biomedical research related to understanding the cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

100,000 Swiss Franc over 2 years 30-Sep-16

AnalgesiaAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

The newly established ASRA Chronic Pain Medicine Research Grant aims to promote and facilitate high quality research in pain medicine.

$100,000 Sept. 1, 2016 RFA

Arthritis & Arthroplasty

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

OREF/Goldberg Arthritis Research Grant encourages new investigators by providing seed and start-up funding for promising research projects that address issues related to the treatment of arthritis with an emphasis on arthroplasty.

$50,000 grant. PI or Co-PI must be an orthopaedic surgeon.

Sept. 13, 2016

Asthma, Immunology

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)

Faculty Development Award program that supports the career advancement of a junior faculty member in the specialty of allergy, asthma, and immunology.

$240,000USD over 3 years

Sept. 1, 2016 LOI. Nov 15, 2016 full application by invite only.


http://frick-fondation.ch/index.html

http://frick-fondation.ch/index.html

https://www.asra.com/page/70/chronic-pain-medicine-research-grant-submission-criteria



http://www.oref.org/grants-and-awards/grant-programs/general-grants


https://www.aaaaifoundation.org/research





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Ataxia-Telangiectasia


Team Derek’s Dreams and the A-T Children’s Project may involve early, preclinical studies such as target identification, phenotypic screening, gene therapy vectors or the elucidation of disrupted neurocircuitry but must be novel and have a clear path for translation to a therapy.

$69,000


Ataxia-Telangiectasia A_T_Children’s Project

Project Grants: The A-T Children's Project provides competitive awards for basic science, translational and clinical research grants related to ataxia-telangiectasia.


Biological Sciences Burrough Wellcome Fund

Career Awards at the Scientific Interface are intended to foster the early career development of researchers who have transitioned or are transitioning from undergraduate and/or graduate work in the physical/mathematical/computational sciences or engineering into postdoctoral work in the biological sciences.


Sept. 6, 2016 pre-proposal. Jan 9, 2017 full proposal.

Brain Tumor American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)

ABTA Research Collaboration (ARC) Grant Program to promote team science in a way that will streamline and accelerate progress and affect the desired change in clinical outcome for brain tumors.

$200,000 2-year grants

September LOI. January full application


Basic Research Fellowship Grants supporting postdoctoral fellows conducting brain tumor research.

$100,000 2- year grants




http://www.atcp.org/Research


http://www.abta.org/brain-tumor-research/research-grants/






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Discovery Grants for investigators conducting high-risk/high-impact research deemed to have the potential to change current diagnostic or treatment paradigms.

Postdoctoral fellows / $50,000


Breast Cancer Conquer Cancer FoundationThe Advanced Clinical Research Award (ACRA) in Breast Cancer is designed to fund mid-career investigators who are committed to clinical cancer research.

$450,000 over 3 years/ Physician (MD/DO)

Sep. (LOI). Nov. (Full application)

Breast Cancer Conquer Cancer FoundationThe Research Professorship provides funding to full professors who have made significant contributions to cancer research and are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of researchers.

$500,000 over 5 years. MD/DO

Open in July to September 2019 to award in 2020

Breast Cancer Pfizer Inc

ASPIRE Breast Cancer Research Awards Program is to support clinical research of palbociclib in advanced breast cancer through a competitive grants program that advances knowledge of palbociclib in the treatment and disease management of ABC.

The award amount is unspecified. Sept. 8, 2016

Breast Cancer Pfizer IncCompetitive grant programs are a type of IIR which many teams choose to initiate in addition to or in place of their standard IIR program.

The award amount is unspecified. Sept. 8, 2016



https://www.conquercancerfoundation.org/grants-awards


https://www.aspireresearch.org/bc/index.html

https://www.aspireresearch.org/bc/index.html



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NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research grant mechanism is intended to promote and support creative, paradigm-shifting cancer research that may not be funded through conventional channels.

PhD, MD, DO, DC, ND, DDS, DVM, ScD, DNS, PharmD, or equivalent doctoral degree. $450,000 over 3 years

Sept. 12, 2016 LOI


The Stand Up To Cancer Dream Team Translational Research Grant fund a translational cancer research project to address critical problems in patient care, including prevention strategies for those at risk, and deliver near-term patient.

$10,000,000 September 2017 LOI

Cancer American Cancer Society American Cancer Society-Jules L. Plangere Jr. Family Foundation Professor in Cancer Immunotherapy.

$80,000 per yer for 5 years

LOI September TBD. Full application by invite only in November .

Cancer Concern FoundationConquer Cancer Now Award. Proposals must be hypothesis-driven and centered on cancer genetics, cancer cell biology, or cancer immunology.


LOI September, Full Proposal December


SWOG/Hope Foundation Impact Award to improve the practice of cancer medicine in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer, and to enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors, primarily through design and conduct of clinical trials.


http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=48#.V8WjYE1TEy8�

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=48#.V8WjYE1TEy8�

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=69#.WU0ouE2WyUk�

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=69#.WU0ouE2WyUk�

http://www.cancer.org/research/applyforaresearchgrant/granttypes/american-cancer-society-jules-l-plangere-jr-family-foundation-professor-in-cancer-immunotherapy

https://www.concernfoundation.org/apply-for-grant.html

https://thehopefoundation.org/research-funding/juried-programs/



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Cancer Research National Foundation for Cancer Research

2017 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research is an annual prize awarded to an outstanding researcher whose scientific achievements have expanded our understanding of cancer and whose discoveries have made possible new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment of cancer.

$25,000 Sept. 30, 2016 nomination

Cardiopulmonary Medicine

American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF)

The Parker B. Francis Foundation has provided an endowment to the American Respiratory Care Foundation to make funds available to provide financial assistance for research programs dealing with respiratory care and related topics.

$10,000 per year September 1–December 31.



Jerome M. Sullivan Research Fund. The fund was established to stimulate original research contributions by respiratory care practitioners to the body of knowledge comprising respiratory care.


Cardiovascular Neurovascular Fondation Leducq

Transatlantic Networks of Excellence in Cardiovascular and Neurovascular Research Program. Fondation Leducq is a private foundation, based in Paris, France, dedicated to improving human health through international efforts to combat cardiovascularand neurovascular disease.

$6,000,000 over five years to teams of researchers working collaboratively.

September 6, 2016 LOI. Full application Feb. 14, 2017.

Castleman Disease Orphan Disease Center –Million Dollar Bike Ride

Castleman Disease Looking for somatic mutations in HHV-8-negative or "idiopathic" multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) lymph nodes.

$43,000


http://nfcr.org/szent-gyorgyi-prize/

http://nfcr.org/szent-gyorgyi-prize/

http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/research_grants/francis.cfm




https://www.fondationleducq.org/transatlantic-networks-of-excellence/overview/

https://www.med.upenn.edu/orphandisease/rare-disease-overview.html




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CFTR Nonsense Mutations


CFTR Nonsense Mutations: A pilot project grant will be awarded to academic researchers to initiate or advance research and understanding of a treatment or a cure that would impact the nonsense mutation 1282X in the CFTR gene.

$53,000


Chemistry and the Life Sciences

Arnold Mabel Beckman Foundation

Beckman Young Investigator Awards funds promising young scientists early in their careers who have not yet received a major award from another organization.

$750,000 over 4 years 2-Sep

Clinical oncology Conquer Cancer FoundationThe Young Investigator Award (YIA) provides funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology.

$50,000 for 1 year 22-Sep

Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI):


Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI): One grant available focusing on innovative, pre-clinical or clinical studies designed to improve the diagnosis, therapy, or quality of life for those affected by congenital hyperinsulinism.

$82.000.Faculty-level or a senior scientific position at a non-profit institution or foundation are eligible.


Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD)


Research Grant RFA is to evaluate underlying disease mechanisms that might prove to be targetable by drugs or an intervention.

$47000. Faculty-level or a senior scientific position at a non-profit institution or foundation are eligible.




http://www.beckman-foundation.org/byi-timetable

http://www.beckman-foundation.org/byi-timetable

https://www.conquercancerfoundation.org/







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CP and other childhood-onset disabilities.

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Develop. Medicine (AACPDM)

Pedal-With-Pete Awards program for the development of a high-quality clinical research project/program. The award is expected to produce a competitive, interdisciplinary, multi-investigator/center grant proposal for submission to larger agencies/funders of research in any area relevant to AACPDM.

$25,000.00 Sept. 30, 2016 submission.

CRB1 degenerative retinal disease


Two grants are available for work toward treatments for CRB1 retinal disease. Applications including gene therapy, CRISPR, cell therapy or other methods that will halt the progression of CRB1 retinal disease and ultimately restore retinal function will be considered.

$50,000. Faculty-level or a senior scientific position at a non-profit institution or foundation are eligible.


Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Pilot and Feasibility awards are issued primarily for basic science research. These grants are for developing and testing new hypotheses and/or new methods, and to support promising new investigators as they establish themselves in research areas relevant to cystic fibrosis.


Spring: April 6, 2016. Fall: Sept. 14, 2016.

Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis FoundationCystic Fibrosis Foundation research awards are intended to encourage the development of new information that contributes to the understanding of the basic etiology and pathogenesis of CF.




LeRoy Matthews Physician/Scientist Award. The award encourages outstanding newly trained pediatricians and internists to enhance clinical proficiency in CF-related sub-specialties and to develop the necessary research capabilities to become independent biomedical investigators.

$130,000 per year for 6 years. newly trained pediatricians and internists (M.D.s and M.D./Ph.D.s)


http://www.aacpdm.org/awards





https://www.cff.org/Our-Research/For-Researchers/





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Harry Shwachman CF Clinical Investigator Award. This three-year award provides the opportunity for clinically-trained physicians to develop into independent biomedical research investigators who are actively involved in Cystic Fibrosis related areas.




Postdoctoral research fellowship awards. Awards are offered through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's network of research centers, or through individual applications submitted to the Foundation. Studies may be carried out at the sub-cellular, cellular, animal, or patient levels.

$42,000 (first year), $43,680 (second year). MDs/PhDs


Diabetes Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Artificial Pancreas Therapies / User Centric Next Generation Artificial Pancreas Systems to accelerate the development of commercially available closed-loop systems.

up to 4 years, with milestone-based funding of up to $7 million.

Sept. 29, 2016 LOI.

Digestive DiseasesAmerican Gastroenterological Association

The Research Scholar Award (RSA) enables young investigators, instructors, research associates or equivalents to develop independent and productive research careers in digestive diseases.

$750,000 over 4 years September

Dyskeratosis Congenita & Telomere Biology Disorder


Dyskeratosis Congenita & Telomere Biology Disorder. pilot grant available to investigators conducting clinical studies or basic science research on all aspects of dyskeratosis congenita or telomere biology disorders.














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Targeted Research Initiative for Research Regarding Cannabinoids and Epilepsy Program developed to generate pilot data that can lead to sponsored translational, clinical and behavioral research leading to advances into the diagnosis and care of persons with seizures and epilepsy.

MD, PhD, MS, PharmD. $50,000.00 Sept. 12, 2016

Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune Albright Syndrome


Research Grant involve understanding the mechanism and/or treatment of FD-related bone pain, developing animal models of any aspect of the disease, or performing clinical investigative studies addressing any of the unmet needs in FD/MAS patients and their management.



Follicular Lymphoma (FL)


Follicular Lymphoma Research. This three-year grant funds follicular lymphoma research that includes the study of primary FL patient samples and incorporates collaborative interactions between/among investigators in different disciplines and/or different institutions.


Sept. 2, 2015 (2016 RFA not available yet)

Follicular Lymphoma (FL)


Adolescent/Young Adult (AYA) Lymphoma Cooperative Groups Correlative Studies Grant. This program funds adjunct studies of up to two years to complement and synergize with ongoing lymphoma clinical trials within the National Cancer Institute Cancer Cooperative Groups


Sept. 3, 2014 (2016 RFA not available yet)



Accelerating DRUG DISCOVERY for Frontotemporal Degeneration Research investigating the pathologic mechanisms underlying frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is advancing, creating new targets for drug discovery.

$100,000 - $150,000 per year.

August 31 LOI. Full application September 8.

http://www.epilepsy.com/accelerating-new-therapies/our-research-program/grant-and-fellowship-opportunities



http://www.lymphoma.org/site/pp.asp?c=bkLTKaOQLmK8E&b=8490975









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AFTD Pilot Grants Basic Science awards support projects examining the biological basis of FTD disorders.

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. $60,000 for 1 year

September 8, 2017.



AFTD Susan Marcus Memorial Fund Pilot Grant for Clinical Research awards support projects examining novel therapeutic strategies.

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. $60,000 for 1 year

September 8, 2017.

Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD).


Accelerates drug discovery programs and biomarker development for frontotemporal degeneration and is funded in partnership with The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD).

$100,000 - $200,000 for 1 year. September

Gastric DiseasesAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

AGA-Research Scholar Award (RSA) is to support young gastroenterologists working toward independent and productive research careers in digestive diseases by ensuring that a major proportion of their time is protected for research


Generalized Lymphatic Anomaly & Gorham-Stout Disease (GSD)


Generalized Lymphatic Anomaly (GLA; a.k.a. lymphangiomatosis) and Gorham-Stout Disease (GSD): grant available for proposals focused on basic science and/or clinical research on GSD and GLA.

One $101,000 and one $59,000.








http://www.alzdiscovery.org/research-and-grants/funding-opportunities

http://www.alzdiscovery.org/research-and-grants/funding-opportunities








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Glut 1 Deficiency (Glucose Transporter Deficiency Syndrome, Glut 1DS)


Glut 1 Deficiency (Glucose Transporter Deficiency Syndrome, Glut 1DS): Glut 1 DS is a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the SLC2A1 gene, which regulates the glucose transporter type 1 (Glut1).

$40,000


Health Care Phrma Foundation

Research Starter Grant Awards – Adherence Improvement. Closing the adherence gap is important for improving the quality of health care, encouraging better chronic care management, and promoting better outcomes.

$100,000 1-Sep



Scholar: You must be a highly qualified investigator who's shown a capacity for independent, sustained original investigation in the field of hematologic malignancies.

$110,000 per year for five years.

Phase July - Sept. 1. Full Application Phase October.



Scholar in Clinical Research: investigator who is conducting original, independent applied research, often involving early-stage clinical trials that will advance the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of hematologic malignancies.

$110,000 per year for five years.




Special Fellow: You must be a qualified investigator who's completed a minimum of two years of postdoctoral research training and is continuing your research under the research sponsor's direction.

$65,000 per year for three years.




http://www.phrmafoundation.org/2015-awards/research-starter-grants/informatics/

http://www.lls.org/research/career-development-program








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The Specialized Center of Research Program (SCORP)- intends to bring together distinguished investigators from one or several institutions to develop a focused research Center.

The maximal annual total cost is $1,000,000 for each year of the five year grant.

Sept. 23, 2016 LOI. Dec. 2016 invitation for full application.



Fellow: You must be a promising investigator with less than two years of postdoctoral research training. This award encourages you to embark on an academic career involving clinical or fundamental research in hematologic malignancies under a research sponsor's direction.

Independent faculty-level or equivalent. $55,000 per year for three years


Hemostatis and Thrombosis

Hemostatis Thrombosis Research Society

The 2016 HTRS Mentored Research Award (MRA) Program provides financial support for qualified fellows or junior attending/junior faculty to pursue clinical or basic science research in hemostasis and/or thrombosis under the guidance of an experienced mentor.

$162,000 September

HIV/AIDS Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation

Research Grants for community-based organizations working in the areas of HIV/AIDS care and direct services, education, and research in support of developing or established programs, with an emphasis on direct benefit to clients or target audiences.

Grant amounts are determined on a project-by-project basis.

March 4 & Sept. 2, 2016 LOI. March 25 & Sept. 23, 2016 RFA.

Implants and Stem cells

Orthopaedic Research Education Foundation

OREF in partnership with the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) offers seed money for new investigators conducting research on biologic skeletal reconstruction, including implants and stem cells.

$98,000 grant ($49,000 per year). PI or Co-PI must be an orthopaedic surgeon.

Sept. 13, 2016

http://www.lls.org/research/specialized-center-of-research-program

http://www.lls.org/research/specialized-center-of-research-program



https://www.htrs.org/

https://www.htrs.org/







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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)


AGA-Takeda Pharmaceuticals Research Scholar Award in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases to young investigators, instructors, research associates or equivalents working toward independent careers in gastroenterology, hepatology or related areas.

$270,000 over 3 years. Young investigators

September

Informatics Phrma Foundation

Research Starter Grant Awards – Informatics to promote development and use of informatics in an integrative approach toward understanding normal processes of human biology and disease processes.

$100,000 1-Sep

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)


Grants available focusing on translational proposals with strong likelihood of future federal funding, that use LAM samples, models or patient data, and which have the potential to favorably impact human health will be given priority.

$50,000


Mucolipidosis Type IV (ML4)


Pilot grant available to investigators conducting research on all aspects of disease including disease pathogenesis and clinical studies.

$45,000


Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)


Research program seeking applications directed to treating the central nervous system manifestations of these diseases. $52,000





http://www.phrmafoundation.org/2015-awards/research-starter-grants/informatics/









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Collaborative MS Research Center Awards to help stimulate collaboration and interaction in MS research among independent investigators, strengthen the ties between basic and clinical research.


Musculoskeletal Tissues

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF)

Established Investivator Grants are intended to provide support for research projects focused on biologic reconstruction with a strong clinical translation component that utilizes dermal, adipose, placental or other allograft transplant technologies.

$50,000 per year for up to 2 years. Sept. 1, 2016



Junior Investivator Grants. The objective of the grant is to expand the scientific knowledge related to allografts, tissue transplantation and biologic reconstruction.

$100,000 1 year. Sept. 1, 2016



W.F. Enneking Career Development Award is intended to foster the development of outstanding orthopaedic clinicians and enable them to expand their potential to make significant research contributions to the field of orthopaedics.

$100,000 per year for 3 years Sept. 1, 2016

Myotonic Dystrophy

Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

The Fund-A-Fellow Postdoctoral Research Award supports scientific investigations to enhance the quality of life of people living with myotonic dystrophy and advance research focused on finding treatments and a cure for this disease.


http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Collaborative-MS-Research-Centers

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Society-Funding/Collaborative-MS-Research-Centers

http://www.mtf.org/research_grant_programs.html






http://www.myotonic.org/

http://www.myotonic.org/



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NF1, NF2 and Schwannomatosis

Children’s Tumor Foundation

The Drug Discovery Initiative Awards (DDI-B) program supports early stage testing of candidate drug therapies for the treatment of neurofibromatosis (NF): NF1, NF2 and schwannomatosis

$40,000 DDI in vitro. $85,000 DDI in vivo to fund animal-based preclinical drug testing.

Sept. 26, 2016

NF1, NF2 and Schwannomatosis

Children’s Tumor Foundation

Schwannomatosis Awards may be requested for research in any area of relevance to advancing schwannomatosis research in genetics, cell biology & translational research, and clinical research.

$75,000.00 19-Sep

Niemann Pick Type C (NPC):


Preference will be given to research projects developing new therapies for NPC, and translational research projects that improve our understanding of the biology, pathogenesis and disease state.



Nonsense Mutations in Cystic Fibrosis


Nonsense Mutations in Cystic Fibrosis. The grant will be awarded to advance research and understanding of a treatment or cure that would impact people carrying a nonsense mutation.

$63,000


Oncology subspecialties Conquer Cancer Foundation

The Career Development Award (CDA) provides research funding to clinical investigators, who have received their initial faculty appointment, as they work to establish an independent clinical cancer research program.

$200,000 over 3 years. MD/DO 22-Sep

http://www.ctf.org/Research/

http://www.ctf.org/Research/

http://www.ctf.org/Research/Schwannomatosis-Awards.html

http://www.ctf.org/Research/Schwannomatosis-Awards.html








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Orthopaedic Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

OREF Mentored Clinician-Scientist Grant Promotes the development of new clinician scientists in training to have a long and productive career in academic surgery.

$20,000. Orthopaedic surgeon.

Sept 13, 2016 Application.


ORS/OREF Post-Doctoral Fellowship Grant Applications must be dedicated to an orthopaedic-related project and focused on development of a career in orthopaedic research.

$50,000. PhD, MD, DVM or DO.

Sept 13, 2016 Grant Application.


Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant Prepares residents for a career with research as a major component

$20,000. Residents and Fellows.

Sept 13, 2016 Grant Application.


Resident Research Project Grant Provides funding to residents who are interested in research. $5,000. Residents

Sept. 1, 2016, Jan 9, 2017 and May 8, 2017.

Pediatric GenomicsAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

AGA-Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine Research Scholar Award in Pediatric Genomics is to support young gastroenterologists working toward independent and productive research careers in digestive diseases















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Pediatric Medical Research Thrasher Research Fund

The Early Career Awards Grants program is to encourage the development of medical research in child health by awarding small grants to new researchers, helping them gain a foothold in this important area.

Resident/Fellow/Junior Faculty/ $25,000

Sept 9/Concept paper. Oct 28 Proposal.

Pitt Hopkins Syndrome (PTHS)


The Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation would like to focus this research on finding therapeutics and a cure for this debilitating syndrome and are not interested in natural history studies at this time.



Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation

Medical Research Grants goal is the development of clinical interventions for the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease through the support of basic laboratory research aimed at increasing understanding of the genetic and pathological processes involved in PKD

$160,000 1-Sep

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS, or Progeria)

Progeria Research Foundation

Specialty Awards grants are awarded for smaller, more technology-driven projects, including sequencing, screening potential drugs, obtaining cell lines (including IPSCs,) and preparation of antibodies.

Funding amounts (range from $5,000 to $50,000) and lengths are flexible

9/20/2016



Established Investigator Awards: These awards are designed for advanced investigations in areas critical to the goals of PRF by senior investigators established either in the field of Progeria or a field that can be directly applied to Progeria.

MD/PhD/$300,000 over 3 years

Mar. 22, 2016; Sep. 20, 2016

https://www.thrasherresearch.org/SitePages/early-career-award.aspx?PageView=Shared&InitialTabId=Ribbon.WebPartPage&VisibilityContext=WSSWebPartPage



http://www.pkdcure.org/research/grants/rfa

http://www.pkdcure.org/research/grants/rfa

http://www.progeriaresearch.org/research_funding_opportunities.html






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Innovator Award is to allow an investigator to embark on new lines of investigation, and to produce enough preliminary data to be competitive for longer-term funding by NIH and/or other agencies.

$75,000 per year. 25-Sep

RASopathies Orphan Disease Center –Million Dollar Bike Ride

Pilot grant should be directed toward the development of a treatment or cure for the RASopathies, and must include NS, CFC, and CS.





Abby and Howard Milstein Innovation Award in Reproductive Medicine will fund an innovative research project that makes every attempt to improve the overall human condition in reproductive medicine.

$200,000 for one year September

Scleroderma Scleroderma FoundationNew Investigator Grant supports promising new investigators who research related to systemic sclerosis that is likely to lead to individual research project grants.

$150,000 over 2 years. 9/15

Scleroderma Scleroderma Foundation

New Investigator Grant seeks applications from promising new investigators who hold faculty or equivalent positions and who wish to pursue a career in research related to scleroderma. $150,000 over 3

years. 9/15



http://www.med.upenn.edu/orphandisease/rare-disease-overview.shtml#grants�





http://www.scleroderma.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prof_research_collaborative#.VYgEA03bLVg�

http://www.scleroderma.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prof_research_apply#.V2lFn03bKmQ�



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Scleroderma Scleroderma Foundation

Scleroderma Foundation Collaborative Research Grant (SCORE) for collaborative basic, translational or clinical research projects involving two or more Scleroderma Centers at different institutions.

$500,000 for 2 yearsSeptember 2 (LOI). Sept. 15 Application

Shoulder Care Clinical Research

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

OREF/ASES/Rockwood Clinical Research Grant in Shoulder Care encourages new investigators to conduct clinical research in the area of shoulder care.

$50,000 grant. PI or Co-PI must be an orthopaedic surgeon.

Sept. 13, 2016

Snyder-Robinson Syndrome


Research Proposals addressing treatment of the nervous and skeletal system symptoms and investigating the efficacy of antioxidants.



Spinal Cord Injury Neilsen Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Research on the Translational Spectrum (SCIRTS) - Neilsen SCIRTS Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants. $150,000 over 5 years 15-Sep

Spinal Cord Injury or Disease (SCI/D).

Paralyzed Veterans of America Research

Research projects designed to find better treatments and cures for paralysis, to support efforts to improve the quality of life of individuals with SCI/D until improved clinical treatments, technologies or cures are discovered.

Max. of $150,000 for 2 years 1-Sep

http://www.scleroderma.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prof_research_apply#.V2lFn03bKmQ�

http://www.oref.org/grants-and-awards/grants

http://www.oref.org/grants-and-awards/grants



http://chnfoundation.org/news/deadlines-and-announcements/

http://www.pva.org/site/c.ajIRK9NJLcJ2E/b.6305827/k.CF2A/Paralyzed_Veterans_of_America_Research_Foundation.htm




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Clinical Applications. Clinical and functional studies of the medical, psychosocial, and economic effects of spinal cord dysfunction, as well as interventions proposed to alleviate these effects.




Design and Development. Design and development of new or improved rehabilitative and assistive devices for individuals with spinal cord dysfunction




Post-doctoral Fellowships. Fellowships for postdoctoral students in basic science, clinical applications, or design and development intended to encourage training and specialization in the field of spinal cord research



Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants awarded to investigators at any level performing research involving two or more unique sites with each site contributing unique expertise, as well as data collection.


Sept. 15 (LOI). Nov 15, 2016 RFA

Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases (TSAD)


Pilot grant for innovative research projects that involve basic research, translational studies or clinical studies relevant to the Tay-Sachs, Sandhoff, GM-1, or Canavan diseases.



October Deadlines













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Alzheimer's Disease

American Academy of Neurology

Robert Katzman Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Alzheimer's Research to support clinical research training in Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

$65,000 per year for 2 years Oct. 1, 2016.

Alzheimer's Disease BrightFocus Foundation

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Standard & Post Fellowship Awards (ADR) for researchers pursuing high risk studies that illuminate areas for which there currently is little understanding, helping to bring to light crucial knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease.

Standard Up to $300,000USD over 3 years. Postdoctoral Fellowship Up to $100,000USD over 2 years.

Oct. 13, 2016

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS Association Clinical Research Training Fellowship in ALS Research. $75,000 per year for 2

years. October


Clinician-Scientist Development Three-Year Award in ALS Research to announce a three-year Clinician- Scientist Development Award to support a clinician scientist’s research related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

$240,000 October

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS Therapy Alliance

Research Grant. The mission of the ALS Therapy Alliance is to create awareness, and raise funds for research to find a cure for ALS, a devastating neurological disease.

$100,000 to $1,000,000

TBD/Grant Proposal October

https://www.aan.com/research-and-awards/research-training-fellowships/

https://www.aan.com/research-and-awards/research-training-fellowships/

http://www.brightfocus.org/grants/apply-for-grant

http://www.aan.com/research-and-awards/clinical-research-fellowships/clinical-research-training-fellowships/

http://www.aan.com/research-and-awards/clinical-research-fellowships/clinical-research-training-fellowships/

http://alstherapyalliance.org/index.php/research/grant-submission-process.html



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Clinical Research Training Fellowship in ALS Research to support clinical research training in the field of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

PhD/post-doctoral fellow. $65,000 per year for 2 years

Oct. 1, 2016.



Clinician-Scientist Development Three-Year Award in ALS Research to support a clinician scientist’s research related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.


Angelman Syndrome


Joseph E. Wagstaff Fellowship is awarded annually to budding AS researchers to further advance the community in creating treatments and ultimately a cure.

$55,000 per year for 2 years. PhD, M.D., M.D./PhD, DDS or an equivalent degree.

Oct. 14, 2016.

Angelman Syndrome


Research Grants: The foundation is requesting applications in the preclinical, translational and clinical research areas that investigate all aspects of Angelman syndrome.


Ataxia American Academy of Neurology

Research Training Fellowship in Ataxia is a fellowship tosupport research training in ataxia. The award aims to recognize the importance of research in ataxia and encourage young investigators in basic,translational, and clinical studies.


https://www.aan.com/research-and-awards/clinical-research-fellowships/clinical-research-training-fellowships/




https://www.angelman.org/research/call-for-proposals/








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Ataxia National Ataxia FoundationThe American Academy of Neurology, the American Brain Foundation and the National Ataxia Foundation will co-fund a fellowship to support research training in ataxia.


Application Oct. 1, 2016.

Autism Disease Autism Science FoundationResearch Accelerator Grants program are designed to expand the scope, speed the progress or increase the efficiency, and improve final product dissemination of active autism research.

$5,000 3-Oct

Basic Biomedical, Disease-oriented, or Translational Research

Burroughs Welcome Fund

The Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) is a highly competitive program that provides funds for physician-scientists, who are committed to an academic career, to bridge advanced postdoctoral/fellowship training and the early years of faculty service.

$700,000 over 5 years Oct. 3, 2016.

Blindness

Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals Case Medical Center

The Gund-Harrington Scholar Award supports innovative research efforts that could prevent, treat or cure blindness. pharmaceutical experts for the three-year term

$900,000 over three years.

Oct. 14, 2016 LOI. Jan. 13, 2017 full application by invitation only.

Bone Regeneration/Bone allografts transportation.

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)

MSTS/MTF Research Grant solicit grant applications in the field of musculoskeletal oncology research related to transplantation of musculoskeletal allografts, bone regeneration, or biologic reconstruction.

$100,000 maximum over 1 to 2 years Oct. 3, 2016.

http://www.ataxia.org/research/ataxia-research-grants.aspx

http://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-we-fund/apply-for-a-research-accelerator-grant/

http://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/biomedical-sciences/career-awards-medical-scientists

http://www.uhhospitals.org/services/harrington-discovery-institute/programs-and-initiatives/foundation-scholars/foundation-fighting-blindness/gund-harrington-scholar-award




https://www.mtf.org/research_grant_programs.html




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BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations Basser Center for BRCA

Basser Innovation Award focuses on projects that have the potential to advance the care of individuals living with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

$100,000

Oct. 10, 2016 LOI. Nov. 14, 2016 Full application.

Cancer Aid for Cancer Research (ACR)

Aid For Cancer Research Fellowships are intended to support qualified individuals in the field of cancer research $90,000

October (2016 RFA not available yet)

Cancer Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, Inc. (ACGT)

The Wendy Walk/ACGT Sarcoma Research Grant aimed at furthering the development of cell and gene therapy approaches to the treatment of cancer.

$500,000USD over 2-3 years

October (2016 RFA not available yet)


AACR Basic Cancer Research Fellowships to postdoctoral and clinical research fellows who have completed their most recent doctoral degree or medical residency within the past three years at the start of the grant term.

$50,000 - $55,000. Oct. 11, 2016 LOI


Research Scholar Grant:Pilot and Exploratory Projects in Palliative Care of Cancer Patients and their Families —Supports investigators performing pilot and exploratory research studies that test interventions, develop research methodologies, and explore novel areas of research in palliative care of cancer patients and their families.


https://www.pennmedicine.org/cancer/cancer-research/for-researchers/investigators-only/funding-opportunities/basser-external-research-grant-program

http://www.aidforcancerresearch.org/grants1.html

http://www.aidforcancerresearch.org/grants1.html

http://www.acgtfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RFA-2015-Clinical-Translation-Sarcoma_The-Wendy-Walk-ACGT-Sarcoma-Research-Grant.pdf

http://www.acgtfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RFA-2015-Clinical-Translation-Sarcoma_The-Wendy-Walk-ACGT-Sarcoma-Research-Grant.pdf

http://www.aacr.org/funding/Pages/default.aspx#.V8Wme01TEy8�

http://www.aacr.org/funding/Pages/default.aspx#.V8Wme01TEy8�




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Mentored Research Scholar Grants—Provides support for mentored research and training to full-time junior faculty, typically within the initial four years of their first faculty appointment. Tresearchers as either clinician scientists or cancer control and prevention researchers.










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$300,000 over 4 1/2 years 1-Apr




Cancer Worldwide Cancer Research Research Grants to support research that might in future help reduce the incidence of cancer or improve cancer survival.

£200,000 to £250,000 over 3 years

April and October. Next grant round will open early in 2017.

Cancer Immunology Cancer Research Institute

Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship provides funding to ensure that the most promising young scientists receive the critical financial support and continued career training needed to pursue their lifesaving work

$164,500 over 3 years 1-Oct




http://www.worldwidecancerresearch.org/funding/what-to-consider-before-applying

http://www.cancerresearch.org/grants-programs/grants-fellowships/cri-irvington-postdoctoral-fellowships#sthash.m6DigeEG.dpuf�



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Limited Project Grant (LPG) to provide investigator the opportunity to pursue research interest, specifically germane to the field of colon and rectal surgery.

Up to $50,000/year March 1 and October 1



RFP Clinical Studies on Benign Colorectal DisordersTo foster outstanding research in specific areas of colorectal diseases or disorders leading to the improvement and management of common, yet understudied colorectal problems.

Determined by the Research Foundation Board of Trustees

Aug. 1 LOI. Oct 1 RFA.



Career Development GrantTo provide young staff support for the development of academic careers in the field of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.

$75,000/year for two years

March 1 and October 1

Cystinosis Cystinosis Research Foundation (CRF)

Research funds to improve the immediate care of children and adults with cystinosis and to develop a new understanding and treatment of cystinosis in an effort to help these patients in the future.

Unspecified

October 3, 2016 and Spring of 2017.

Cystinosis Cystinosis Research Foundation (CRF)

Postdoctoral Fellowships to attract qualified, promising investigators to establish careers in cystinosis research. $75,000 per year for 1-

3 years

October 3, 2016 and Spring of 2017.










http://www.cystinosisresearch.org/research/for-researchers/






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Artificial Pancreas Therapies / Additional Signals for Next Generation AP Systems. JDRF is launching an initiative to identify appropriate additional signals for next generation Artificial Pancreas systems.


Oct. 31, 2016 LOI. Full proposal Jan. 25, 2017.


The Innovative Grant program solicits proposals for highly innovative research with significant potential to accelerate the mission of JDRF.

$110,000 USD maximum/year for one year

Oct. 31, 2016.

DYT1 Dystonia Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF)

The Role of TorsinA in DYT1 Dystonia research the cellular role of torsinA and any innovative projects that attempt to deepen our knowledge about torsinA biology.

$75,000 for 1 year

LOI October – Full Proposal by invitation only November

DYT1 Dystonia Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF)

The Mahlon DeLong Young Investigator Award will recognize and support an early career PhD or MD researcher pursuing ambitious and creative research in dystonia.

$55,000 for 1 year

LOI October – Full Proposal by invitation only November


Predoctoral Research Fellowships support predoctoral students who are pursuing dissertation research with an epilepsy-relevant theme, and who are working under the guidance of a mentor with expertise in epilepsy research.

Full-time doctoral (Ph.D.). $30,000.00.

Oct. 5, 2016 LOI. Jan. 1, 2017 full application.





https://www.dystonia-foundation.org/torsinRFA








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Research and Training Fellowships for Clinicians provide mentored support for clinical fellows or recently appointed clinical faculty who intend to pursue basic, translational, or clinical epilepsy research, including epidemiologic or behavioral studies, clinical trials, studies of disease mechanisms or treatments, the development of new technologies, and health services and outcomes research.




Postdoctoral Research Fellowships support postdoctoral trainees conducting research into the causes, treatment, and consequences of epilepsy under the guidance of a mentor with expertise in epilepsy research. 




The Junior Investigator Research Award supports basic, translational, or clinical epilepsy research by recently independent investigators and is intended to facilitate successful competition for subsequent longer term support from the NIH or other sources.




Epilepsy Foundation Clinical Research Apprenticeship. The Epilepsy Foundation will support up to two one-year mentored awards in the amount of $25,000 for one year for salary (at least 30% effort) plus $10,000 per year towards classwork and travel to appropriate meetings.

$35,000 for one year. Epilepsy fellow at a level 3 or 4.


Epilepsy American Academy of Neurology

Clinical Research Training Fellowship in the field of epilepsy to support clinical research training in the field of epilepsy.

$65,000 per year for 2 years. Young investigators.

Oct. 1, 2016.









https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/5.Research_and_Awards/1.Awards_and_Scholarships/1.All_Awards_and_Scholarships_(link_to_external_app)/17CRTF_RFA_1_Epilepsy(1).pdf




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Epilepsy American Academy of Neurology

Susan S. Spencer Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Epilepsy to support clinical research training in the neurosciences.




Clinical Indication Track is geared primarily towards preclinical and first-in-human clinical studies. It is meant to fund research projects that target a specific clinical indication and that could lead the way to a new reimbursable clinical application for image-guided FUS within five to seven years.

$100,000





$100,000


Gynecologic Cancer Foundation for Women’s Cancer

The Claudia Cohen Research Foundation Prize for Outstanding Gynecologic Cancer Researcher is an annual prize awarded to an individual in recognition of his or her outstanding contributions to research to improve the care of women with gynecologic cancer.

$50,000 TBD/ October

Hearing Disorders Hearing Health Foundation (HHF)

Emerging Research Grant (ERG) program primary purpose is to enable the investigator to become established or produce quality research that will allow him/her to successfully compete for NIH Grants or grants from other sources.

$30,000 for 1 year.

Oct. 28, 2016 LOI. Full Application: Dec. 2, 2016.









http://hearinghealthfoundation.org/researching-hearing-loss

http://hearinghealthfoundation.org/researching-hearing-loss



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HIV amFARInnovation Grants for biomedical research projects relevant to exploring the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication.

$200,000

Oct. 14, 2015 (LOI). 2016 RFA not available yet.

Human Biology and Disease Gairdner Foundation

The Canada Gairdner Global Health Award (1)This award is given to a scientist whose advances have (or will potentially have) a significant impact on health outcomes in the developing world.

$150,000 1-Oct-16

Inherited Orphan Retinal Degenerative Diseases.

Foundation Fighting Blindness

Clinical/Research Fellowship Awards (CRFA) will provide funding for post-residency clinical fellowships in inherited orphan retinal degenerations.

one-year award will be for a total of $65,000.

Oct. 15, 2016.

Inherited Retinal Degenerative Diseases

Foundation Fighting Blindness & Harrington Discovery Institute

The Gund-Harrington National Initiative for Fighting Blindness (GHI) is to accelerate translation of research findings in the inherited retinal degenerative diseases (IRD) with the ultimate goal of developing new therapies to improve and/or restore vision.


October 25, 2017 LOI. January 19, 2018 full application.

Macular Degeneration (dAMD)


Individual Investigator Research Grant Award research in areas that will have the greatest potential to move towards treatments and cures for the inherited orphan retinal degenerative diseases and dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD).


Oct. 15, 2016 LOI

http://www.amfar.org/Innovation-Grants-9-15-15/

http://www.gairdner.org/content/awards

http://www.blindness.org/apply-for-funding#ghsa�









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Melanoma Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA)

Young Investigator Awards aim to attract early career scientists with novel ideas into the field of melanoma, thereby recruiting and supporting the next generation of melanoma research leaders.

$75,000 per year for 3 years. Assistant Professor (or equivalent position).

Proposals are due on October 21, 2016


Investigators with an established record of scientific productivity to conduct projects supported by preliminary data.

$125,000 per year for 2-3 years.

Oct. 21, 2016 proposal.


Pilot Awards: Potentially transformative pilot studies from investigators who are past the initial four years of their first academic faculty appointment will be considered for an award.

$50,000 per year for 2 years.



Established Investigator Academic-Industry Partnership Awards are designed to enhance translational research by extending academic capabilities to clinical investigations and to facilitate interactions between the academic and industrial research sectors.



Motor Neurone Disease

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Biomedical Research Project Grants are to support research aimed at understanding the causes of MND, elucidating disease mechanisms and facilitating the translation of therapeutic strategies from the laboratory to the clinic.

$133,598 per year over 3 years

Oct. 28, 2016 summary application. April 2017 full appliation by invite only.

http://www.curemelanoma.org/research/request-for-proposals/








http://www.mndassociation.org/research/for-researchers/research-grants/Type+of+grant/biomedical-research-project-grants/

http://www.mndassociation.org/research/for-researchers/research-grants/Type+of+grant/biomedical-research-project-grants/



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The Society funds high-risk pilot grants to quickly test novel ideas. Funding is provided for one year to test innovative, cutting-edge ideas or untested methods, and to gather sufficient preliminary data to apply for longer-term funding.

$44,000 1-Oct

Muscular Dystrophy


Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Muscular Dystrophy. Award to support clinical research training in muscular dystrophy and aims to recognize the importance of good clinical research and encourage young investigators in clinical studies.


Neurology American Academy of Neurology

Career Development Award to support junior investigators interested in an academic research career in neurology. $150,000 per year for

3 years. Oct. 1, 2016.


Practice Research Training Scholar to support training in clinical practice research, which is defined as “clinical research that evaluates translation of evidence into best clinical practice.



Neurology Research Training Scholarship to recognize the importance of good laboratory or preclinical research and encourage young investigators in these studies.

$65,000 per year for 2 years. Junior investigators.

Oct. 1, 2016.



https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/5.Research_and_Awards/1.Awards_and_Scholarships/1.All_Awards_and_Scholarships_(link_to_external_app)/17CRTF_RFA_12_ClinicalResearchTrainingScholar.pdf


https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/5.Research_and_Awards/1.Awards_and_Scholarships/1.All_Awards_and_Scholarships_(link_to_external_app)/17CRTF_RFA_18_CareerDevelopment.pdf

https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/5.Research_and_Awards/1.Awards_and_Scholarships/1.All_Awards_and_Scholarships_(link_to_external_app)/17CRTF_RFA_18_CareerDevelopment.pdf







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Medical Education Research Training Fellowship goal of developing efficient and effective psychosocial and behavioral interventions to improve teaching, learning, and health care practice to ultimately impact patient and family outcomes.

$65,000 1 year Oct. 1, 2016.

Neurosciences American Academy of Neurology

Clinical Research Training Scholarship Non-disease specific to awards to support clinical research training in the neurosciences. The award aims to recognize the importance of good clinical research and encourage young investigators in clinical studies.



The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network-AACR Career Development Awards represent a joint effort to encourage and support junior faculty to conduct pancreatic cancer research and establish successful career paths in this field.


Oct. 4, 2016 LOI

Paralysis The Morton Cure Paralysis Fund (MCPF)

The Morton Cure Paralysis Fund (MCPF) is committed to developing effective therapies (cures) for paralysis associated with spinal cord injury and other disorders of the central nervous system.

$75,000 31-Oct-16

Parkinson’s disease American Academy of Neurology

Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Parkinson's Disease support clinical research training in Parkinson’s disease.

$130,000USD over 2 years 1-Oct-16





http://www.aacr.org/FUNDING/PAGES/FUNDING-LISTING.ASPX#.V8BB3k1TEy9�

http://www.aacr.org/FUNDING/PAGES/FUNDING-LISTING.ASPX#.V8BB3k1TEy9�







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Parkinson’s disease American Academy of Neurology

The American Academy of Neurology and the American Brain Foundation are pleased to announce a two-year fellowship to support clinical research training in epilepsy.

$130,000USD over 2 years 1-Oct-16

Parkinson's Disease


Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Parkinson’s Disease to support clinical research training in Parkinson’s disease to recognize the importance of good clinical research and encourage young investigators in clinical studies.


Parkinson's Disease


Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Parkinson's Disease. This fellowship is funded by Lundbeck to recognize the importance of good clinical research and encourage young investigators in clinical studies.


Prader-Willi Syndrome

The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association

PWS Research Project Grant assistance for scientific researchers with an interest in improving the lives of those with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).

$75,000 12-Oct

Psoriatic Disease National Psoriasis Foundation

Translational Research Grants fund research initiatives that focus on the rapid translation of basic scientific discoveries into clinical applications with a clear benefit for patients with psoriatic disease.

Upper $200,000 over 2 years 12-Oct-16







http://www.pwsausa.org/get-information/researcher/funded-research/research-funding-opportunities

http://www.pwsausa.org/get-information/researcher/funded-research/research-funding-opportunities

https://www.psoriasis.org/sites/default/files/2017_translational_rfp.pdf

https://www.psoriasis.org/sites/default/files/2017_translational_rfp.pdf



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Discovery Grants allow researchers to undertake preliminary and "proof-of-concept" studies. $75,000 1 year. 12-Oct-16


Early Career Research Grants support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers training to conduct psoriatic disease research independently.

$50,000 1 year 12-Oct-16


Public Health Challenge Grant will support research that uses existing data sources to address questions related to the public health of psoriatic disease.

$75,000 for one year. 12-Oct-16


Strategic Research Award (SRA) - Category I and Category II

SRA Category I for projects up to $250,000. SRA Category II for projects up to $100,000.

June LOI. October Application

Thoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education (TSFRE)

TSFRE Research Grant . Operational support of original research efforts by cardiothoracic surgeons who have completed their formal training, and who are seeking initial support and recognition for their research program.


https://www.psoriasis.org/sites/default/files/2017_discovery_rfp.pdf

https://www.psoriasis.org/sites/default/files/2017_discovery_rfp.pdf

https://www.psoriasis.org/sites/default/files/2017_earlycareer_rfp.pdf

https://www.psoriasis.org/sites/default/files/2017_earlycareer_rfp.pdf

https://www.psoriasis.org/sites/default/files/2017_challenge_rfp.pdf

https://www.psoriasis.org/sites/default/files/2017_challenge_rfp.pdf

http://www.discoversleep.org/researchaward.aspx

http://www.discoversleep.org/researchaward.aspx

http://tsfre.org/awards/tsfre-research-grant/





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Thoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education (TSFRE)

Nina Starr Braunwald award provides operational support of original research efforts by women cardiac surgeons who have completed their formal training, and who are seeking initial support and recognition for their research program.


Tourette Syndrome American Academy of Neurology

Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Tourette Syndrome to support clinical research training in Tourette Syndrome.


Various Fields Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Scientist Development Award provides grants to junior physician scientists to facilitate their transition to independent clinical research careers.

M.D., D.O. $150,000 annual direct costs plus $15,000 (10%) annual indirect costs for 3 years

2017-2018 CSDA awards will be available in late 2016.

Various Fields Whitehall Foundation

Grants-in-Aid: The Grants-in-Aid program is designed for researchers at the assistant professor level who experience difficulty in competing for research funds because they have not yet become firmly established.

MD/PhD / $30,000 1 year

October 1, 2016 LOI. February 15, 2017 application by invite only

Various Fields Whitehall FoundationResearch Grant to support those dynamic areas of basic biological research that are not heavily supported by federal agencies or other foundations with specialized missions.

MD/PhD /$225,000 over 3 years. assistant professor or higher.

October 1, 2016 LOI. February 15, 2017 application by invite only

November Deadlines






http://www.ddcf.org/what-we-fund/medical-research/goals-and-strategies/encourage-and-develop-clinical-research-careers/clinical-scientist-development-award/

http://www.ddcf.org/what-we-fund/medical-research/goals-and-strategies/encourage-and-develop-clinical-research-careers/clinical-scientist-development-award/





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ADHD, Depression Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation

Fellowship Programs: The Foundation considers proposals for research projects in the field of child and adolescent ADHD, child and adolescent depression and access to care.

Post-doctoral / $30,000 for 2 years Nov. 15, 2016.

Alzheimer's Disease



$150,000-$600,000 1-2 years.


Alzheimer's Disease



$150,000-$300,000/year


Alzheimer's Disease



Average Award: Epidemiological Analyses: $50,000-$100,000/ Preclinical Research: $150,000-$600,000/ Clinical Trials: up to $1.5



Proposals for Phase II Clinical Development of Novel, High-Potential Treatments for ALS a call for phase II clinical trial applications for novel, high-potential treatments in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Up to $1,500,000 in ALS ACT clinical research support is available.

Nov. 30, 2015 LOI/ Feb 1, 2016 RFA.










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AnalgesiaAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

ASRA Carl Koller Memorial Research Fund has available funding to support clinical and laboratory studies related to any aspect of regional anesthesia and analgesia and their application to surgery.

$50,000 to $100,000 1-Nov

Any Disease Area Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Clinical Scientist Development Award provides grants to junior physician scientists to facilitate their transition to independent clinical research careers. To advance the translation of biomedical discoveries into applications that improve human health through the support of clinical research.


Nov 29, 2016 pre-proposal. March 17, 2017 full proposal by invitation only.

Autism Disease Autism Science Foundation

Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards Training Awards must be scientifically linked to autism and may be broadened to include training in a closely related area of basic and clinical scientific research relevant to autism spectrum disorders, including but not limited to human behavior across the lifespan.

The one-year awards are $25,000 for pre-doctoral and medical students and $35,000 for postdoctoral students.

Nov. 18, 2106.


The Basic Research Fellowship Grants supporting postdoctoral fellows conducting brain tumor research.

Postdoctoral fellows $100,000

November to Mid January accepting applications.


Basser External Research Grant Program focuses on projects that have the potential to advance the care of individuals living with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

$100,000 TBD

http://www.tirn.org/funding



http://autismsciencefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2017RFAPrePostDocTrainingGrant.docx-1.pdf



https://cancer.pennmedicine.org/cancer-research/for-researchers/investigators-only/funding-opportunities



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Breakthrough Bike Challenge / American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant Program using funds raised by the Breakthrough Bike Challenge (BBC) to initiate promising new cancer research projects.

$5,000 to $30,000 TBD

Breast Cancer Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, Terri (TBBCF)

The foundation is dedicated to providing critical funding to researchers investigating breast cancer cures and patient treatment options.

$100,000 over 2 years 14-Nov

Cancer American Association for Cancer Research

The Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), Innovative Research Grant is open to early-career scientists whose novel, high-risk, high-reward cancer research proposals have significant potential for translational application and hold great promise for advancing SU2C's overarching goal of improving and saving the lives of patients.

Upper $750,000 over 3 years LOI November

Cancer Cancer Research InstituteCLIP Grants provide funding for qualified scientists who are working to explore clinically relevant questions aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies. T

$200,000 over 2 years LOI November 1



Collaborative Science Award to foster innovative, new collaborative approaches to research projects which propose novel pairings of investigators from at least two broad disciplines.


Nov 3, 2016 LOI. Full application Feb. 9, 2017.

https://cancer.pennmedicine.org/cancer-research/for-researchers/investigators-only/funding-opportunities

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=52#.VkSiaU3bLVg�




http://www.cancerresearch.org/grants-programs/grants-fellowships





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Merit Award to fund highly promising investigators with stellar track records of accomplishment, demonstrated by federal or equivalent funding from multiple sources and excellent publication records with accelerating impact, who have the potential to move a field of science forward with creative approaches that are aligned with the mission of the AHA.

$200,000 annually for 5 years.

Nov 3, 2016 LOI. Full application Feb. 1, 2017.

Chronic Pain Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

Clinical Strategies for Managing and Reducing Long-Term Opioid Use for Chronic Pain Grant encourages research in clinical comparative effectiveness research (CER)/patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR), and in clinical and epidemiological research related to chronic opioid treatment.

$10 million (5 years project)

Applicant Town Hall Session October, LOI November, Application February

Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis


Career Development Awards are intended to encourage the development of individuals with research potential to help them prepare for a career of independent basic and/or clinical investigation in the area of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Doctoral degree (MD & PhD). Max of $90,000 per year duration of 1-3 years

Nov. 1 & May 1 (LOI). Jan 14 & July 1 full application.



Senior Research Awards:To provide established researchers with funds to generate sufficient preliminary data to become competitive for funds from other sources such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).Proposal must be relevant to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis).

$115,830 per year duration of 1-3 years. MD and/or PhD (or equivalent degree).

Nov. 1 & May 1 (LOI). Jan 14 & July 1 full application.



Research Fellowship Awards are intended to encourage the development of individuals with research potential to help them prepare for a career of independent basic and/or clinical investigation in the area of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.


LOI November 1 and May 1 and Application January 14 and July 1.



http://www.pcori.org/funding-opportunities/announcement/clinical-strategies-managing-and-reducing-long-term-opioid-use

http://www.pcori.org/funding-opportunities/announcement/clinical-strategies-managing-and-reducing-long-term-opioid-use

http://www.ccfa.org/science-and-professionals/research/grants-fellowships/senior-research-awards.html








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Depression Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

Management Strategies for Treatment-Resistant Depression. The research is expected to examine comparisons of augmentation strategies versus switching to other treatment modalities in patients with TRD.



DVT or PE Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

New Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs) in the Extended Treatment of Venous Thromboembolic Disease Grant encourages research to extended anticoagulation treatment.




The AES Predoctoral Research Fellowship supports predoctoral students who are pursuing dissertation research with an epilepsy-relevant theme, and who are working under the guidance of a mentor with expertise in epilepsy research.

$20,000

LOI November and Full proposal (by invite only) February


AES Research and Training Fellowship for Clinicians provides support for clinical fellows or new clinical faculty who intend to pursue basic, translational, or clinical epilepsy research, including epidemiologic or behavioral studies, clinical trials, studies of disease mechanisms, the development of new technologies, and health services and outcomes research.




The AES Postdoctoral Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral trainees conducting research into the causes, treatment, and consequences of epilepsy under the guidance of a mentor with expertise in epilepsy research. 

$45,000


http://www.pcori.org/sites/default/files/PCORI-PFA-2015-Cycle-3-Treatment-Resistant-Depression.pdf

http://www.pcori.org/sites/default/files/PCORI-PFA-2015-Cycle-3-Treatment-Resistant-Depression.pdf

http://www.pcori.org/funding-opportunities/announcement/new-oral-anticoagulants-noacs-extended-treatment-venous

http://www.pcori.org/funding-opportunities/announcement/new-oral-anticoagulants-noacs-extended-treatment-venous

https://www.aesnet.org/research/funding_for_junior_investigators/Pre_Doctoral_Fellowships#sthash.qOaZK2oq.dpuf

https://www.aesnet.org/research/funding_for_junior_investigators/Pre_Doctoral_Fellowships#sthash.qOaZK2oq.dpuf

https://www.afsp.org/research/research-grant-information






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The Junior Investigator Research Award supports basic, translational, or clinical epilepsy research by recently independent investigators and is intended to facilitate successful competition for subsequent longer term support from the NIH or other sources.

$50,000


Epilepsy Cure Citizens United in Research for Epilepsy

CURE’s investigator-initiated grants program seeks to boldly push the envelope and accelerate promising research leading to disease-modifying breakthroughs for people living with epilepsy.

$250,000 LOI November 19


We encourage studies that will provide new directions for epilepsy therapy, prevention and, ultimately, a cure and that will allow applicants to collect the data necessary to support a National Institutes of Health grant application.



The CURE Innovator Award supports the exploration of a highly innovative, often risky new concept or untested theory that addresses an important problem relevant to epilepsy.



The Epilepsy Therapy Project is inviting entries that represent the most innovative new ideas in epilepsy treatment and care to support the development and commercialization of an important new product, technology or therapeutic concept to help people with epilepsy.

$200,000 November

https://www.aesnet.org/research/funding%20for%20junior%20investigators/Junior%20Investigator#sthash.GT5EuBBr.dpuf

https://www.aesnet.org/research/funding%20for%20junior%20investigators/Junior%20Investigator#sthash.GT5EuBBr.dpuf

http://www.cureepilepsy.org/research/grant_cure.asp

http://www.cureepilepsy.org/research/grant_cure.asp

http://www.epilepsy.com/accelerating-new-therapies/our-research-program/grant-and-fellowship-opportunities#RGP1�



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Focused Ultrasound


The Program provides funding for investigator-initiated research projects on (1) The Clinical Indication Track, (2) The High Risk Track that could have a profound impact on the advancement of the field of focused ultrasound.

$100,000 1-Nov



AFTD Postdoctoral Fellowships: Applicants can be engaged in basic, translational, and/or epidemiological FTD research.

M.D./Ph.D. $55,000 for 2 years

November 14, 2016 LOI. January 4, 2017 RFA.



Treat FTD Fund to accelerate FTD drug development by focusing exclusively on clinical trials of FTD therapeutics.

$500K – $2 million 1 – 3 years

November 15, 2016 LOI. Full Application February 15, 2017.

Gastric Cancer American Association for Cancer Research

The Debbie's Dream Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Gastric Cancer Research represents a joint effort to encourage and support junior faculty who conduct gastric cancer research and to establish a successful career path in this field.

Medical resident/MD. Upper $150,000 over 2 years

LOI November

Gastric Cancer American Association for Cancer Research

The Debbie's Dream Foundation-AACR Gastric Cancer Research Fellowship represents a joint effort to encourage and support a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological gastric cancer research and to establish a successful career path in this field.

Upper $50,000 LOI November






http://www.theaftd.org/research/the-treat-ftd-fund





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Gastroenterology American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The ACG Junior Faculty Development Grant supports a junior faculty member to assist promising clinical researchers to develop research and careers that have a direct bearing on clinical gastrointestinal practice.

Junior faculty investigator. $300,000 total over 3 years.

12/9/2016


Clinical Research Awards and pilot projects for original research in clinical gastroenterology.

physicians in training are eligible to apply. $15,000 Pilot and $50,000 Clinical Research.

12/9/2016


2017 “Smaller Programs” Clinical Research Award specifically aimed to support junior faculty at smaller GI training programs in the United States and Canada.

$35,000 12/9/2016

Glaucoma BrightFocus Foundation – Glaucoma

National Glaucoma Standard Research Award BrightFocus provides research funds for U.S. domestic as well as international researchers pursuing pioneering research with relevance to the prevention and treatment of glaucoma.

$150,000 over 2 years Nov. 16, 2016


ASH's new Bridge Grant program award is to help sustain recipients' research – basic, translational, clinical, or outcomes-based - and contribute to their retention in hematology investigation.

$150,000 2-Nov

http://gi.org/membership/clinical-and-translational-gastroenterology/








http://www.hematology.org/Awards/Bridge-Grants/8669.aspx

http://www.hematology.org/Awards/Bridge-Grants/8669.aspx



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Hemophilia Bayer Special Project Award is designed to support a wide range of research projects in the field of hemophilia. $200,000 over 2 years

Nov. 30, 2016 LOI. Feb/March Full proposal by invitation only.

Hemophilia BayerCaregiver Award recognizes the essential role of caregivers and allied health care professionals in the care of patients with hemophilia.

$25,000.00 for 1 year.


Hemophilia Bayer Outcomes Research award is intended to encourage outcomes research in haemophilia and other hereditary bleeding disorders.

$25,000.00 for 1-2 years.


Hemophilia Bayer

Early Career Investigator Awards will fund salary support and research funds for a junior faculty member who wishes to undertake a mentored basic and/or clinical research project in the bleeding disorders field.



Hemophilia Bayer

The Fellowship Project Award is intended to facilitate the development of clinical and research expertise in the field of hemophilia for applicants who have completed medical training and have an interest in pursuing a career as a hemophilia clinician.



http://www.bayer-hemophilia-awards.com/awards/?view=clinical_training_award







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Hyperoxaluria Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation

Research Grant Program seeks to support research that will ultimately lead to new diagnostics, treatments, and a cure for Primary Hyperoxaluria and related Hyperoxaluria conditions.

M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent. $200,000 over two years.

Nov 1, 2016.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)


The Litwin IBD Pioneers Initiative supports innovative clinical and translational research projects with the potential to impact the treatment of IBD patients in the near future.

Not above $130,000 for 1 year

LOI ongoing except December 1-January 13 and May 1 - June 30.



Senior Research Awards provide established researchers with funds to generate sufficient preliminary data to become competitive for funds from other sources such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) be relevant to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis).





Career Development Awards are mentored awards intended to facilitate the development of individuals with research potential to prepare for a career of independent basic and/or clinical investigation in the area of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).





Research Fellowship Awards are intended to support individuals in the post-doctoral phase of their career, to develop skills related to basic and/or clinical investigation in the field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.



http://ohf.org/grants-funding/

http://ohf.org/grants-funding/











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Juvenile Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF)



2017-2018 Project Concept August 1, November 1 and February 1, 2018

Lou Gehrig's Disease ALS Association

Proposals for Phase II Clinical Development of Novel, High-Potential Treatments for ALS, fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front, funds will be awarded in the form of infrastructure support.

Up to $1,500,000 LOI due November 30

Lou Gehrig's Disease ALS Association

The aim of the ALS Assistive Technology Challenge Program by The ALS Association and Prize4Life is to accelerate the development of assistive technology to enable ALS patients at varying levels of disability - including complete paralysis - to communicate freely and with ease.

$50,000

LOI due November/Full Application January

Macular Degeneration (dAMD)


Individual Investigator Research Grant Award to concentrate research in areas that will have the greatest potential to move towards treatments and cures for the inherited orphan retinal degenerative diseases and dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD).


LOI November, Application April 1

Melanoma Melanoma Research AllianceYoung Investigator Awards aim to attract early career scientists with novel ideas into the field of melanoma, thereby recruiting and supporting the next generation of melanoma researcher leaders.

$75,000 per year for 3 years 16-Nov




http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/request-for-proposals.html

http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/request-for-proposals.html






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Mental Illnesses Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

The NARSAD Independent Investigator Grant provides support for investigators during the critical period between the initiation of research and the receipt of sustained funding. A


November to December

Mental IllnessesNational Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

The NARSAD Independent Investigator Grant provides support for investigators during the critical period between the initiation of research and the receipt of sustained funding.

$200,000 for 2 years 1-Nov

Multiple Sclerosis Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

Summary The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) seeks to fund randomized clinical trials (RCTs) or observational studies that compare two or more alternatives for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

$3-10 million per application, depending on research question Question 1 (DMTs)

Applicant Town Hall Session: October, LOI: November and Application: February

Multiple Sclerosis Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Bridging Grants for Physician-Scientists: Proposals must focus on MS research. Depending on the availability of funds and the quality of applications, the foundation anticipates making up to three awards through this competition.

$620,000 in support over five years to physician scientists

Nov. 14, 2016.

Multiple Sclerosis Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Pilot Innovator Grants: Recognizing that the funding environment for investigators at the beginning of their careers continues to present challenges, the foundation is launching a competition that will provide young investigators pilot grants to explore new lines of research.

$60,000 - $120,000 over a one or two-year term.

Nov. 14, 2016.

https://bbrfoundation.org/narsad-independent-investigator-grants





http://www.pcori.org/sites/default/files/PCORI-PFA-2015-Cycle-3-Multiple-Sclerosis.pdf

http://www.pcori.org/sites/default/files/PCORI-PFA-2015-Cycle-3-Multiple-Sclerosis.pdf

https://www.hiltonfoundation.org/priorities/multiple-sclerosis/award

https://www.hiltonfoundation.org/priorities/multiple-sclerosis/award



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Neuroradiology American Roentgen Ray Society

The purpose of the ARRS/ASNR Scholarship is to establish the recipient as an independent investigator in the field of neuroradiology and to collect preliminary data that could lead to further funding through established mechanisms such as the NIH.



American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)

ASTS–Astellas Faculty Development Grant continues its commitment to provide qualified ASTS Members with research funding in the field of organ transplantation. It is designed to support a junior faculty member in the development of transplant research so that further funding can be obtained.

$50,000 per year for 2 years Nov. 22, 2016.


ASTS Resident Scientist Scholarships continues its commitment toward supporting full-time basic and translational research in the field of transplantation and transplant immunobiology in the laboratory of an ASTS Member.

$40,000 for 1 year. Resident in a ACGME program.

Nov. 22, 2016.


ASTS Fellowship in Transplantation continues its commitment to providing qualified surgeons with additional clinical training in the field of solid organ transplantation.

$42,500 per year for 2 years. 1/22/2015

Palliative Care National Palliative Care Research Center

The Pilot/Exploratory Project Support Grant Program provides funding for investigators performing pilot/exploratory research studies that focus on improving care for seriously ill patients and their families.

$70,000 2-Nov

http://www.arrs.org/RoentgenFund/Scholarships/ARRS_ASNR.aspx

http://www.arrs.org/RoentgenFund/Scholarships/ARRS_ASNR.aspx

http://asts.org/grants-and-research/grants/grants-and-eligibility#.WAexgvkrKUn�






http://www.npcrc.org/content/19/Funding-Opportunities.aspx




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Palliative Care National Palliative Care Research Center

Junior Faculty Career Development Awards to allow junior faculty to have the protected time required to develop and conduct the pilot research on pain and symptom management, communication, and models of care for palliative care delivery.

$70,000 2-Nov

Pancreatic Cancer American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network-AACR Pathway to Leadership Grant represents a joint effort to ensure the future leadership of pancreatic cancer research by supporting outstanding early career investigators beginning in their postdoctoral research positions and continuing through their successful transition to independence.

$600,000 over 5 years. Nov. 15, 2016.

Pediatric Cancer Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)

ALSF's Innovation Grant provides seed funding to develop novel & promising ideas to finding causes and cures for childhood cancers. $250,000 over 2 years 1-Nov-16



Research Fellowship Awards applications must propose original clinical, translational, epidemiological, or basic scientific research related to pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.





Career Development Awards applications must propose original clinical, translational, epidemiological, or basic scientific research related to pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.





http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/funding-listing.aspx#k=�

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/funding-listing.aspx#k=�

http://www.alexslemonade.org/grants/program-areas/accelerator-programs#program-143�

http://www.alexslemonade.org/grants/program-areas/accelerator-programs#program-143�







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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

Cure PSP

CurePSP Investigator-Initiated Research Project promotes research that helps generate an integrated picture of PSP and CBD at the molecular and cellular levels. CurePSP believes that in the long term, research will prove indispensable in developing a prevention or cure for PSP and CBD.

$100,000 March 15, July 15 & Nov. 15.

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Lalor FoundationThe Anna Lalor Burdick Program seeks to empower young women through education about healthy reproduction in order to broaden and enhance their options in life.

$10,000 to $50,000concept Paper May 1 and November 1


Distinguished Investigator Grants: Grants awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide.



Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants awarded to investigators at any level performing research involving two or more unique sites with each site contributing unique expertise, as well as data collection.

$300,000 over 2 years. Investigators at any academic rank.

Sept. 15 (LOI). Nov 15, 2016 RFA


Young Investigator Innovation Grants awarded to investigators at or below the level of assistant professor. $85,000 over 2 years 15-Nov

http://www.psp.org/research/researchers/

http://lalorfound.org/?page_id=221









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Pilot Innovation Grants Awarded to investigators at any level, these grants provide seed funding for new projects that have the potential to lead to larger investigations. These grants typically entail feasibility studies rather than hypothesis-driven research.

$30,000 over one or two years 15-Nov


Standard Research Grants: Grants awarded to individual investigators at any level. $100,000 over 2 years 15-Nov


Postdoctoral Research Fellowships: Grants awarded to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years and have had no more than three years of fellowship support.


Tinnitus American Tinnitus Association

ATA supports cutting-edge tinnitus science, with targeted research funding. Our $50,000 seed-grants kick-start innovative research projects and help researchers show initial proof- of-concept.

$150,000USD over 3 years 1-Nov

Tourette Syndrome Tourette Association of America

Fellowship Program: The Tourette Association funds basic and clinical research studies on all aspects of TS. Any study that has the potential to contribute to the treatment or understanding of TS will be considered.

$50,000 for 1 year

Pre-proposal November 1/ Proposal February 12



https://www.ata.org/research-toward-cure/research-program/apply-grant

https://www.ata.org/research-toward-cure/research-program/apply-grant

http://tourette.org/Research/research_resgrantawards2.html




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Tourette Syndrome Tourette Association of America

The Tourette Association funds basic and clinical research studies on all aspects of TS. Any study that has the potential to contribute to the treatment or understanding of TS will be considered.

$75,000 for 2 years

Pre-proposal November 1/ Proposal February 12

Transplantation American Society of Transplantation (AST)

AST TIRN Faculty Development Research Grants is to promote the careers of young independent investigators within the first five (5) years of their first faculty appointment.

$50,000 to $100,000 1-Nov

Transplantation American Society of Transplantation (AST)

AST Transplantation and Immunology Research Network (TIRN) research grants program seeks to support fellows, junior faculty, and allied health professionals by funding innovative research in basic, clinical, and translational science.

$50,000 to $100,000 1-Nov

TransplantationAST Transplantation and Immunology Research Network (TIRN)

AST TIRN Faculty Development Research Grants is to promote the careers of young independent investigators within the first five (5) years of their first faculty appointment.

$100,000 over 2 years November

TransplantationAST Transplantation and Immunology Research Network (TIRN)

AST TIRN Fellowship Research Grants is to provide salary support for individuals who have spent two years or less (at the time of the application) performing research in the area of transplantation.

$100,000 over 2 years November



https://www.myast.org/research-funding/ast-tirn-research-grants-program












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Unmet Medical Need Wellcome Trust

Seeding Drug Discovery is to develop drug-like, small molecules that will be the springboard for further research and development by the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry in areas of unmet medical need.

The award amount is unspecified 4-Nov

December Deadlines

Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN)


Pilot grant is available with a focus on treatments for Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), the adult form of the disease.

$50,000. All individuals holding a faculty

‐

level.

Proposal October

Aging American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

The goal of the Glenn/AFAR BIG program is to provide timely support to a small number of research projects that are building on early discoveries that show translational potential for clinically-relevant strategies, treatments and therapeutics, addressing human aging and health span.

$200,000 for 2 years December

All Biomedical Research

Southwest National Primate Research Center

SNPRC Pilot Research Program supports for investigators to use SNPRC nonhuman primate resources in highly focused, short-term studies with a high likelihood of enhancing the value, utility, feasibility and attractiveness of nonhuman primates for biomedical research.

$100,000 over 2 years LOI December

Allergic Respiratory Diseases

The American Lung Association and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)

Respiratory Diseases Research Award represents a joint effort to encourage and support application’s holding a primary faculty appointment in an allergy/immunology division conducting research into advancing the understanding of allergic respiratory disease.

$75,000 per year Dec. 15, 2016.

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/funding/Innovations/awards/seeding-drug-discovery/

http://www.med.upenn.edu/orphandisease/

http://www.med.upenn.edu/orphandisease/

http://www.afar.org/research/funding/


http://www.snprc.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/snprc-pilot_program_announcement-2016_final.pdf?sfvrsn=2

http://www.snprc.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/snprc-pilot_program_announcement-2016_final.pdf?sfvrsn=2

http://www.aaaai.org/Aaaai/media/MediaLibrary/PDF%20Documents/Education%20and%20Training/Awards/2017-AAAAI_Lung-Association-Award-FINAL.pdf







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Alzheimer’s Cart Fund Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust

Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust. The goal of the fund is to encourage exploratory and developmental AD research projects within the United States.


LOI - December, Full application- February

Alzheimer's Disease BrightFocus Foundation

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Standard & Post Fellowship Awards (ADR) researchers pursuing high risk studies that illuminate areas for which there currently is little understanding, helping to bring to light crucial knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease.

Standard Up to $300,000USD over 3 years. Postdoctoral Fellowship Up to $100,000USD over 2 years.

Oct. 13, 2016


Robert Katzman, MD, Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Alzheimer's Research to support clinical research training in Alzheimer’s.

$120,000 over 2 years October

Alzheimer's disease American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

AFAR-supported investigators study a broad range of biomedical and clinical topics including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the development of osteoporosis, the genetic factors associated with Alzheimer's disease.

$100,000 for 1 to 2 years December


The Milton Safenowitz Post Doctoral Fellowship for ALS Research Awards. A unique opportunity for recently graduated scientists to be on the cutting edge of scientific discovery and to encourage bright young investigators to enter the field of ALS .


Dec 1. Abstract

http://www.cartfund.org/cart/applying-for-a-grant/

http://www.cartfund.org/cart/applying-for-a-grant/


https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/5.Research_and_Awards/1.Awards_and_Scholarships/2.Clinical_Research_Fellowships/1.Clinical_Research_Training_Fellowships/Katzman.pdf






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Investigator Initiated Research Awards: Starter Awards. Pilot Studies by established ALS investigators; studies by senior post doctoral fellows in ALS proposing innovative and novel projects with relevance to ALS.

$40,000 for Investigators new to ALS.




$80,000 per year for 1 to 3 years for established ALS investigators.


Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS Therapy Alliance

Research Grant. The mission of the ALS Therapy Alliance is to create awareness, and raise funds for research to find a cure for ALS, a devastating neurological disease.

$100,000 to $1,000,000

Grant Proposal October 15


American Academy of Neurology & American Brain Foundation

Clinical Research Training Fellowship in ALS Research to support clinical research training in the field of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

PhD/post-doctoral fellow. $65,000 per year for 2 years

1-Oct

Angelman Syndrome


Research Grants: The foundation is requesting applications in the preclinical, translational and clinical research areas that investigate all aspects of Angelman syndrome.


http://alstherapyalliance.org/index.php/research/grant-submission-process.html

https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/5.Research_and_Awards/1.Awards_and_Scholarships/2.Clinical_Research_Fellowships/1.Clinical_Research_Training_Fellowships/CRTF.pdf







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Asthma American Asthma Foundation

AAF Scholar Awards our goal is to understand the pathophysiology of asthma in order to define new targets for therapy. Studies may involve laboratory or clinical investigation, including genetic studies.

$150,000 per year for up to 3 years December

Asthma, Immunology

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)

2016 ARTrust Faculty Development Award to support career development of a junior faculty member in the specialty of allergy, asthma and immunology. Funding is to support career advancement through research progress in basic and/or clinical allergy and immunology and to promote the specialty.

$240,000USD over 3 years

LOI September 15 / Application November 15

AtaxiaAmerican Academy of Neurology & American Brain Foundation

Clinical Research Training Fellowship in AtaxiaThe American Academy of Neurology, the American Brain Foundation, and the National Ataxia Foundation are pleased to announce a fellowship to support clinical research training in ataxia.

$65,000 per year for 2 years 1-Oct

Ataxia National Ataxia FoundationThe American Academy of Neurology, the American Brain Foundation and the National Ataxia Foundation will co-fund a fellowship to support research training in ataxia.


Application Oct. 1, 2016.

Autism Disease Autism Science FoundationResearch Accelerator Grants program are designed to expand the scope, speed the progress or increase the efficiency, and improve final product dissemination of active autism research.

5000 3-Oct

http://www.americanasthmafoundation.org/funding-2016

http://www.americanasthmafoundation.org/funding-2016

http://www.aaaai.org/professional-education-and-training/grants-awards



https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/5.Research_and_Awards/1.Awards_and_Scholarships/2.Clinical_Research_Fellowships/1.Clinical_Research_Training_Fellowships/CRTF%20Ataxia.pdf



http://www.ataxia.org/research/ataxia-research-grants.aspx

http://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-we-fund/apply-for-a-research-accelerator-grant/



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Basic Biomedical, Disease-oriented, or Translational Research

Burroughs Welcome Fund

The Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) is a highly competitive program that provides funds for physician-scientists, who are committed to an academic career, to bridge advanced postdoctoral/fellowship training and the early years of faculty service.


Biliary Atresia and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.

American Liver Foundation Basic science award that encourages young investigators to pursue a career in liver related research. $225,000 over 3 year December

Biomedical Science Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Clinical Research Mentorship. Past and present principal investigators on medical research grants from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) identify a medical student to mentor for one year and then apply as a team.

Teams receive $70,400 over one year, inclusive of a $30,000 stipend for the student for 1 year.

RFA will be available in late 2016.

Blood National Blood Foundation

NBF Grant Application Information for the 2016 NBF Grant Cycle. Funds are raised annually from corporations, blood centers, foundations and individuals by the NBF for the National Blood Foundation Research and Education Trust Fund (NBFRET) and the NBF.

$75,000 December

Bone Regeneration/Bone allografts transportation.

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)

MSTS/MTF Research Grant solicit grant applications in the field of musculoskeletal oncology research related to transplantation of musculoskeletal allografts, bone regeneration, or biologic reconstruction.

$100,000 maximum over 1 to 2 years Oct. 3, 2016.

http://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/biomedical-sciences/career-awards-medical-scientists

http://www.liverfoundation.org/about/research/

http://www.ddcf.org/what-we-fund/medical-research/goals-and-strategies/?id=1544

http://www.ddcf.org/what-we-fund/medical-research/goals-and-strategies/?id=1544

http://www.aabb.org/research/nbf/Pages/grantapplication.aspx





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Discovery Grants for investigators conducting high-risk/high-impact research deemed to have the potential to change current diagnostic or treatment paradigms.

Postdoctoral fellows / $50,000

Sept to Mid October accepting LOI.

Breast Cancer California Breast Cancer Research Program

Innovative Developmental and Exploratory Award (IDEA) for promising high-risk/high-reward projects.

Established/New investigators. Up to $150,000 direct costs for up to 18 months

LOI October


Translational Research: for projects that overcome barriers and put prior research knowledge to practical use in the patient or community setting.

Up to $750,000 direct costs for up to 3 years.

LOI October


Community Research Collaboration (CRC) awards: for community based participatory research projects that include a collaborative partnership between a Community co-PI and an Academic co-PI in all phases of research.

Up to $150,000 direct costs for 18 months (CRC Pilot), and up to $600,000 direct costs for 3 years

LOI October


Conference Award supports a conference, symposium, retreat, or other meeting to stimulate new ideas and collaborations. Up to $25,000. LOI October



http://www.cbcrp.org/funding-opportunities/idea/index.html

http://www.cbcrp.org/funding-opportunities/idea/index.html







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Breast Cancer American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

AACR Career Development Awards for Translational Breast Cancer Research represent a joint effort to promote and support innovative research designed to accelerate the discovery, development, and application of new agents to treat breast cancer and/or for pre-clinical research with direct therapeutic intent.

Upper $138,000 over 2 years December


AACR Clinical and Translational Cancer Research Fellowship represents a joint effort to encourage and support a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct clinical and/or translational cancer research

$111,000 over 2 years December

Cancer Aid for Cancer Research (ACR)

Aid For Cancer Research Fellowships are intended to support qualified individuals in the field of cancer research $90,000 October

Cancer American Cancer Society Research Scholar Grant:Pilot and Exploratory Projects in Palliative Care of Cancer Patients and their Families. $120,000 over 2 years April 1 and

October 15





http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=18#.WfjDrk2WyUn�

http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=18#.WfjDrk2WyUn�







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Cancer American Cancer SocietyMentored Research Scholar Grants—Provides support for mentored research and training to full-time junior faculty, typically within the initial four years of their first faculty appointment.










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$300,000 over 4 1/2 years 1-Apr




Cancer Elsa U. Pardee Foundation The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation funds research to investigators in United States non-profit institutions proposing research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer

$150,000 February 1, June 1 and October 1

Cancer Worldwide Cancer Research Research Grants to support research that might in future help reduce the incidence of cancer or improve cancer survival.

£200,000 to £250,000 over 3 years

April and October


Cancer Research Fund -Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award. Physician-scientists who are both clinically trained and expert researchers are essential to the successful translation of scientific discovery into more effective patient therapies.




http://www.damonrunyon.org/for_scientists/more/Physician_Scientist_Training_Award_Overview

http://www.damonrunyon.org/for_scientists/more/Physician_Scientist_Training_Award_Overview



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Cancer Sidney Kimmel Foundation for Cancer Research

Kimmel Scholar Award. Awards are given to promising young cancer researchers in the fields of basic cancer research and five for translational science.

$200,000 over 2 years December 1, 2016.


SEED awards may assist investigators with projects that support the following types of studies: pre-clinical data, secondary data analysis from clinical trials, pilot and feasibility studies, small, self-contained research projects, or development of research methodology/technology.

50000 over 2 years July 1 & December 1


SWOG NCORP Secondary Data Analysis mission is to improve the quality of cancer care and reduce healthcare disparities through clinical, epidemiologic, and translational research, with the ultimate goal of improving cancer outcomes.

$25,000 December

Cancer Immunology Cancer Research Institute

Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship provides funding to ensure that the most promising young scientists receive the critical financial support and continued career training needed to pursue their lifesaving work




The Parker B. Francis Foundation has provided an endowment to the American Respiratory Care Foundation to make funds available to provide financial assistance for research programs dealing with respiratory care and related topics.


http://kimmel.org/kimmel-scholars/application-process/

http://kimmel.org/kimmel-scholars/application-process/

https://thehopefoundation.org/research-funding/juried-programs/swog-early-exploration-development-seed-fund/

https://thehopefoundation.org/research-funding/juried-programs/ncorp-pilot-grants-program/

http://www.cancerresearch.org/grants-programs/grants-fellowships/cri-irvington-postdoctoral-fellowships#sthash.m6DigeEG.dpuf�





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Castleman Disease Orphan Disease Center –Million Dollar Bike Ride

We would like to investigate the role that genetics plays in HHV-8-negative or "idiopathic" multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) by performing Whole Exome Sequencing or Whole Genome Sequencing on 20-25 patients with iMCD.

$63,000 Proposal: October

CFTR Nonsense Mutations


Pilot grants available to initiate or advance research and understanding of a treatment or a cure that would impact the nonsense mutation 1282X in the CFTR gene.

$51,500 Proposal: October

Childhood Cancer Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Innovation Grant is designed to provide critical and significant seed funding for experienced investigators with a novel and promising approach to finding causes and cures for childhood cancers.

$200,000 over 2 years December 15


Epidemiology Grants. These awards are expected to provide funds that will support investigators pursuing epidemiological research aimed at improving our understanding of childhood cancer.

$200,000 over 2 years December 15


The Young Investigator Grants are designed to support scientists during their fellowship training or early in their research careers. $150,000 over 3 years December 15













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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL


Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Applicants are encouraged to design proposals that will complement existing LRF

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funded clinical projects or ongoing/recently completed1 clinical trials within the NCI Cancer Cooperative Groups or investigator

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initiated clinical trials.


December to February

Clinical Neurosciences


Clinical Research Training Fellowship The American Academy of Neurology and the American Brain Foundation are pleased to announce up to ten two-year fellowships to support clinical research training in the neurosciences.


Clinical Neurosciences


Practice Research Training Fellowship to support training in clinical practice research. It is intended to create unique training opportunities, previously difficult to access for neurologists.


Colorectal Cancer American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

AACR Fellowships in Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Research represent a joint effort to encourage and support postdoctoral or clinical research fellows to conduct young-onset colorectal cancer research and to establish a successful career path in this field.

$50,000 January

Drug Abuse & Addiction

Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF)**

The NIDA-EMF Training Award provides one-year awards for up to two emergency medicine residents for projects in drug abuse and addiction.

$20,000 ** December






https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/5.Research_and_Awards/1.Awards_and_Scholarships/2.Clinical_Research_Fellowships/2.Practice_Research_Training_Fellowships/Practice%20Research.pdf







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Drug-resistant Microbes

Boston University Institute for Health System Innovation & Policy

Social Innovation on Drug Resistance (SIDR) Postdoctoral Program to reward interdisciplinary research by funding two separate BU research projects each with the competitive salary and benefits of a postdoctoral associate for two academic years.

BU/Internal - Salary & benefits of a Postdoctoral Associate for 2 years

December 22, 2017

Dystonia Dystonia Medical Research Fo

Clinical Fellowship Training Program to support the training of exceptionally qualified physicians in preparation for their clinical and/or research career in movement disorders with emphasis on dystonia and a special competence in use of botulinum toxins.

$75,000 for 1 year December

Ear Disorders American Otological Society (AOS)

The purpose of the American Otological Society (AOS) Research Grant is to encourage and support academic research in sciences related to the ear.

$110,000 over 2 yearLOI December, RAF January

Ear Disorders American Otological Society (AOS)

The purpose of this award is to provide salary and research support for up to three years for a new academic clinician-scientist at the Assistant Professor level, in order to facilitate his or her development into an independent otologic investigator.

$240,000 over 3 year December

Gastrointestinal American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The ACG Junior Faculty Development Grant is to assist promising clinical researchers to develop research and careers that have a direct bearing on clinical gastrointestinal practice.


http://www.bu.edu/ihsip/sidr/



https://www.dystonia-foundation.org/research/about-research

http://www.americanotologicalsociety.org/information.html




http://gi.org/research-and-awards/grant-announcements/#jfdg�

http://gi.org/research-and-awards/grant-announcements/#jfdg�



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Genetic ResearchGruber Foundation, Peter and Patricia (Research Award)

Nominations for the Genetics Prize may be submitted by individuals, organizations, and institutions that are active in or have an appreciation for contemporary genetic research or problems.

$500,000 December

Liver Disease American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

The Pinnacle Research Award in Liver Disease is a three-year basic science award that provides young scientists with support for their research to bridge the gap between completion of research training and attainment of status as an independent research scientist.

MD, PhD or MD/PhD .$300,000 ($100,000/year) 3 years.

Dec. 1, 2016

Liver Transplantation

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Career Development Award in Liver Transplantation in Memory of the University of Michigan Transplant Team award designed to foster career development for an individual performing clinical and/or translational research in the field of liver transplantation.

$90,000 ($45,000/year) 2 years.

Dec. 1, 2016


The Clinical and Translational Research Awards in Liver Diseases intended to foster career development for individuals performing clinical and/or translational research in a liver-related area and who have shown commitment to excellence at an early stage of their research study.

$150,000 ($75,000/year) 2 years

Dec. 1, 2016


Autoimmune Liver Diseases Pilot Research Award (NEW) provide supplementary funding during the pilot phase of basic, translational or clinical research projects in autoimmune liver disease in preparation for future grant applications by the recipient.

$20,000 Dec. 1, 2016

http://gruber.yale.edu/genetics-prize-nomination-criteria



http://www.aasld.org/foundation/awards-fellowship/research-awards-fellowships










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Afdhal / McHutchison LIFER Award (NEW) to foster career development for fellows performing clinical research and/or translational research in a liver-related area and who have shown commitment to excellence at an early stage of their research study.

$100,000 ($50,000/year) 2 years

Dec. 1, 2016


The NP/PA Clinical Hepatology Fellowship provides salary and benefit support for certified and licensed Nurse Practitioners (NP) or Physician Assistants (PA) pursuing a full-year of training focused on clinical care in hepatology.

The applicant must be a fully certified and licensed nurse practitioner, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist or advanced practice

Dec. 1, 2016


The Advanced/Transplant Hepatology Fellowship support for GI fellows pursuing an additional, full-year of training focused on patient care in advanced/transplant hepatology.

$60,000 1 year Dec. 1, 2016

Lupus Alliance for Lupus Research The ALR funds research that will accelerate the development of new treatments for lupus. $600,000 over 3 years

LOI December, Application January

Macular & Retinal Vascular Diseases Macula Society

The purpose of the MSRG program is to provide funding for clinically relevant research into macular or retinal vascular diseases.

$50,000 December







http://www.lupusresearch.org/lupus-research/for-researchers.html#.VkScSU3bLVg�

http://www.maculasociety.org/Researchgrant



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Mental Health American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry

AACAP Physician Scientist Program in Substance Abuse K12 Award for qualified child and adolescent psychiatrists (CAPs) who intend to establish careers as independent investigators in mental health and addiction research.

Upper $50,000 per year for 5 years

LOI November, Application December

Mental Health American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry

The NIDA-AACAP Resident Training Award in Substance Abuse and Addiction, seeks to facilitate the dissemination of research-based treatment by general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry residents in treatment settings.

Upper $18,000 December

Nephrology American Kidney Fund (AKF)The goal of the Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Program is to improve the quality of kidney patients and to promote clinical research in nephrology.



Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.

MDA Venture Philanthropy (MVP) is the drug development program, which operates within MDA's Translational Research program focused on funding the discovery and clinical application of treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases.

Research and Development up to $500,000, Preclinical $500,000 to $1 million and Early Clinical Phase I/II $1 million to $3 million.

LOI March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1



Basic Research supports research investigating the fundamental biological processes of nerves, muscles and what goes awry to cause disease.

$80,000 to $100,000 per year for 1-3 years

LOI December 15 and June 15, Grant Application January 31 and July 15

http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Awards/Resident_and_ECP_Awards/K12_PS_Award_Program_Substance_Abuse.aspx




http://www.kidneyfund.org/professionals/clinical-scientist-in-nephrology/

https://www.mda.org/research/mda-venture-philanthropy

https://www.mda.org/research/mda-venture-philanthropy





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MDA awards development grants to young researchers on the brink of becoming independent investigators. They are intended as seed money to help launch the scientific programs of promising new neuromuscular disease researchers.


LOI December 15 and June 15, Grant Application January 31 and July 15

Neuroscience Mc Govern Institute for Brain Research

The Edward M. Scolnick Prize Neuroscience is awarded annually by the McGovern Institute to recognize outstanding advances in the field of neuroscience.

$125,000 December

Neuroscience McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience

Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Awards support scientists working on new and unusual approaches to understanding brain function.

$200,000 over 2 years LOI Dec. 5, 2016.

Ocular/Uveal Melanoma

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

The AACR-Ocular Melanoma Foundation Fellowship represents a joint effort to encourage and support a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct ocular/uveal melanoma research.

$50,000 December

Ovarian Cancer Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer

Pilot Study ProgramFunding is often difficult to find for discovery work leading up to the most innovative scientific theories. In order to foster these novel ideas, each year, the Marsha Rivkin Center funds promising pilot studies in ovarian cancer.

$75,000 1 year December



http://mcgovern.mit.edu/events/scolnick-prize/call-for-nominations

http://mcgovern.mit.edu/events/scolnick-prize/call-for-nominations

https://neuroscience.mcknight.org/the-awards/technology

https://neuroscience.mcknight.org/the-awards/technology

http://www.marsharivkin.org/research/apply.html




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Ovarian Cancer Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer

Scientific Scholar Award. The Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research is announcing funds for approximately three Scientific Scholar awards to be allocated based on scientific merit.

$60,000 1 year December

Pediatric Cancer Rally FoundationResearch Fellowship. Pediatric Cancer Research Project Priority Areas: Program dedicated to eliminating childhood cancer through innovative research in pediatric oncology.

$50,000 per year

Full application December to January

Pediatric Cancer Rally Foundation

Independent Investigator and Consortium Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research Project in Under-studied Innovative approaches to pediatric cancer research, which could lead to advanced studies or clinical trials likely to lead t clinical trial.


Full application December to January

Pediatric Health Gerber FoundationPediatric Health Award for health and/or nutrition-related research projects designed to make a significant impact on issues affecting infants and young children from birth to 3 years of age.

$350,000 over 3 year Concept Paper December

Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Research Foundation

The National Endowment for Plastic Surgery Grant is intended to support research projects which translate clinical or basic science research findings into clinically relevant advancements or tools with a high likelihood of impacting daily practice and patient care within the next few years.




https://www.rallyfoundation.org/grant-application-process/

https://www.rallyfoundation.org/grant-application-process/


http://www.thepsf.org/research/psf-grant-funding.htm

http://www.thepsf.org/research/psf-grant-funding.htm



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Preterm Birth Burroughs Wellcome FundThe Preterm Birth Initiative was created to increase the understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying parturition and spontaneous preterm birth.

$600,000 over 4 years- period December

Radiology Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation

Dr. Ernest J. Ring Academic Development Grant is designed to provide support to junior Interventional Radiology faculty members early in their academic careers to allow time for the conduct of research.




Support for established investigators for further research into rheumatoid arthritis and related auto-inflammatory diseases that is supported by preliminary data.




Disease Targeted Research Pilot Grant. Seed funds for established investigators to gather preliminary data and determine the future direction of research into rheumatoid arthritis and related auto inflammatory diseases.

$75,000 for 1 year December



Career Development Bridge Funding Award: R Bridge Support for promising investigators at risk of running out of research funding and are revising outstanding NIH R01 or VA RCS/ORD award applications.

$200,000 over 2 year December

http://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/reproductive-sciences/preterm-birth-initiative

http://www.sirfoundation.org/grants-awards/

http://www.sirfoundation.org/grants-awards/

http://www.rheumresearch.org/Awards








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Sarcoma Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy

ACGT is accepting grant applications to produce and release-testing of the clinical trial agents under cGMP, conduct the necessary pre-clinical pharmacological and toxicological studies in appropriate animal models, and/or conducting the clinical translational trials in patients.

$500,000 over 3-5 years

Abstract December


Junior Faculty Research Award. Physicians who are certified in sleep medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine or by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, and are within 10 years post sleep medicine fellowship and hold a faculty appointment are eligible to apply.

MD/DO. $75,000 0ver 2 years December

Translational Cancer Research


The AACR-Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Young Investigator Translational Cancer Research Award provides funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology.

Upper $50,000 December

Tumor Angiogenesis


The AACR Judah Folkman Fellowship for Angiogenesis Research represents a joint effort to encourage and support a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct research in the field of tumor angiogenesis and to establish a successful career path in this field.

Upper $100,000 over 2 years December

Type 1 Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Overcoming Obstacles To Achieving Immune Tolerance In Type 1 for the identification of key barriers in the way of therapeutically restoring immune tolerance in type 1 diabetes (T1D) after the onset of autoimmunity.

$250,000 per year for 2 years LOI December

http://www.acgtfoundation.org/grants-and-research/research-grants/

http://www.acgtfoundation.org/grants-and-research/research-grants/

http://www.discoversleep.org/awardjrfac.aspx

http://www.discoversleep.org/awardjrfac.aspx



http://grantcenter.jdrf.org/grant-center/grant-opportunities-and-deadlines/




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Type 1 Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Discovery And Development Of Immune Tolerance Delivery Systems For Antigen Specific Therapies In Type 1 Diabetes for the discovery, development and pre-clinical testing of tolerogenic delivery systems (TDS) of diabetes-specific autoantigens designed to prevent and/or reverse type 1 diabetes (T1D).

$250,000 per year for 2 years LOI December

Various Fields Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Scientist Development Award provides grants to junior physician scientists to facilitate their transition to independent clinical research careers.

M.D., D.O. $150,000 annual direct costs plus $15,000 (10%) annual indirect costs for 3 years

2017-2018 CSDA awards will be available in late 2016.



http://www.ddcf.org/grants/open-competitions-and-funding-opportunities/

http://www.ddcf.org/grants/open-competitions-and-funding-opportunities/