November 2024
| Organization / Website | SpecialityArea / Award/Grant | Purpose / Description | Target Audience / Eligibility | Award Amount / Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.P. Giannini Foundation Go to site … |
Disease Award Grant: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship |
Innovative research that advances the translation of biomedical sciences into treatments, preventions and cures for human diseases. | Postdoctoral researchers are eligible to apply to the program if they have completed no less than 3 months and no more than 3 years in their mentor’s laboratory as of December 31, 2024. The starting date of postdoctoral studies should be well documented and easily verifiable. Applicants with tenure-track research positions or faculty appointments are ineligible. | $70,000/year for 3 years Date: 11/7/24 |
| Alpha Phi Foundation Go to site … |
Medicine; Cardiology Award Grant: Heart To Heart Grant |
Supports research focusing on impacting heart disease in women. | Non-profit institutions. | $100,000 Date: 11/3/24 |
| Alzheimer's Association Go to site … |
Neurology; Alzheimer's Award Grant: Zenith Fellows Award Program (ZENITH) |
To provide major support for investigators who have: Contributed significantly to the dementia science field - Alzheimer’s and all other dementia research; Made significant contributions to other areas of science and are now beginning to focus more directly on problems related to Alzheimer’s and all other dementia; and Are likely to make substantial contributions in the future. | Only established independent investigators are eligible as evidenced by: Academic appointment; Major, peer-reviewed, external multi-year grant support on which the applicant is the principal investigator (PI); Independent laboratory operation; Quality and independence of publication record | $450,000 Date: 11/13/2024 (LOI) |
| American Association for Cancer Research Go to site … |
Oncology Award Grant: Clinical Oncology Research Fellowship |
Program is designed to provide an effective industry-academic clinical practicum with a unique training opportunity to develop academic clinicians in drug development. | Applicants must 1.) have a medical degree (including MD, DO, or MD/PhD), and not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral degree; 2.) have enrolled in an accredited hematology/oncology or radiation oncology fellowship program at an academic, medical, or research institution within the United States and ; 3.) not be employees or subcontractors of a U.S. government entity or for-profit private industry or be clinical fellows applying from a U.S. government laboratory (e.g., NIH, CDC, FDA, etc.). | $100,000 Date: 11/30/24 |
| American Association of Neurological Surgeons Go to site … |
Neurology; Surgery Award Grant: Research Fellowship Grant |
NREF Research Fellowship Grant provides funding for neurosurgeons preparing for academic careers as clinician investigators. | Applicants must be physicians who have been accepted into, or who are currently in approved residency training programs in neurological surgery in North America. One hundred percent of the resident’s research effort during the funding period of this grant should be devoted to the project. | up to $50,000 Date: 11/1/24 |
| American Association of Neurological Surgeons Go to site … |
Neurology Award Grant: Young Clinician Investigator Award |
Supports junior faculty pursuing careers as clinical investigators. Applicants must be neurosurgeons, no more than two years from completing neurosurgical residency training or clinical fellowship, who are full-time faculty. Fifty percent of the young clinician investigator's efforts during the funding period of this grant should be devoted to research, but exceptions can be considered. | Applicants must be neurosurgeons, no more than two years from having completed their neurosurgical residency training, and/or clinical fellowship, who are full-time faculty in North American teaching institutions. | up to $50,000 Date: 11/1/24 |
| American Association of University Women Go to site … |
STEM Award Grant: American Fellowships |
Support women scholars who are pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks. | Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. | $8-50,000 Date: 11/15/24 |
| American College of Sports Medicine Go to site … |
Sports Medicine Award Grant: grant |
Various - check website for details. | Various - check website for details. | Various Date: 11/1/24 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Go to site … |
Pscyhology; Suicide Prevention Award Grant: Pilot Innovation Grants |
Provide seed funding for new projects that have the potential to lead to larger investigators; typically entail feasibility studies rather than hypothesis-driven research. | Investigators at any level. | Various- see link for different awards and funding levels Date: 11/15/24 |
| American Otological Society Go to site … |
Otolaryngology; Ear Disorders Award Grant: Clinician-Scientist Award |
Supports academic research in sciences related to the ear. Research need not be directly on an otological disease but may explore normal functions of the cochlea, labyrinth, or central auditory or vestibular systems. | Must be full-time faculty and U.S. citizen, completed MD in last 10 years, demonstrated capacity for an independent research career - preference given to candidates who have recently completed, or are currently enrolled, in a 2 year otology/neurotology fellowship. | $240,000 over 3 years Date: 11/1/2024 (LOI) |
| American Otological Society Go to site … |
Otolaryngology; Ear Disorders Award Grant: Research Grants |
Supports academic research in sciences related to the ear. Research need not be directly on an otological disease but may explore normal functions of the cochlea, labyrinth, or central auditory or vestibular systems. | Full time faculty, either MD or PhD. | $55,000 Date: 11/1/2024 (LOI) |
| American Psychological Foundation Go to site … |
Psychology; Pediatrics Award Grant: Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship |
Supports graduate research projects and scholarships in child psychology. Program goals: nurture excellent young scholars for careers in areas of psychology, such as child-clinical, pediatric, school, educational and developmental psychopathology; and support scholarly work contributing to the advancement of knowledge in these areas. | Completed doctoral candidacy at the time of application (documentation required). | $25,000 Date: 11/27/24 |
| American Urological Association Go to site … |
Urology Award Grant: Research Scholar Awards |
The AUA offers a portfolio of mentored research training awards to recruit outstanding young investigators into urologic research and foster their career success. | Clinical and postdoctoral fellows who are no more than five years beyond completing a doctorate or residency; Early career investigators who are in the first five years after beginning a faculty position. | up to $80,000 Date: 11/8/24 (LOI) ( anticipated) |
| Barth Syndrome Foundation Go to site … |
Medicine; Cardiology; Barth Syndrome Award Grant: Barth Syndrome Research Grants |
Seeking out innovative applications that address the basic, translational, and clinical research challenges of Barth syndrome. BSF seeks to provide seed grant funding to young and established investigators to help catalyze generation of preliminary data that are required for successful follow-on funding from institutions like the National Institutes of Health. | Applicants must be independent investigators (e.g. faculty appointment). | $100,000 over 1-3 years Date: 11/1/24 |
| Cancer Research Institute Go to site … |
Oncology Award Grant: Technology Impact Award |
Aim is to advance technologies that can speed up the entire field' s efforts in developing immunotherapies that are effective for all cancer patients. | Applicants must hold a faculty appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor (or higher rank) at the time of award activation. | $100,000 per year; 2 years Date: 11/15/24 (LOI) |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Go to site … |
Medicine; Gastroenterology; IBD; Crohn's; Colitis Award Grant: Career Development Award |
Proposal MUST be relevant to IBD (Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis) and must contain a career development plan detailing a training plan, mentorship plan, and describe how receiving this award will facilitate the transition to independence. Only one application is allowed per applicant per submission date. Simultaneous submission of a Senior Research Award and Training Award is not permitted. | At the time of application, applicants must be employed by an institution (public non-profit, private non-profit, or government) engaged in health care and/or health related research within the United States. Research is not restricted by citizenship; however, proof of legal work status is required. Applicants must hold an MD and/or PhD (or equivalent degree). Candidates holding MD degrees must have five years of experience after receiving their terminal degree—two years of which must be documented research experience relevant to IBD. Applicants holding PhDs must have at least two years of documented post-doctoral research relevant to IBD. Generally, candidates should not be in excess of ten years beyond the attainment of their doctoral degree. | $102,500 per year for up to 3 years Date: 11/15/2024 (LOI) |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Go to site … |
Medicine; Gastroenterology; IBD; Crohn's; Colitis Award Grant: Senior Research Award |
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 (IBD) or Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis. Only one application is allowed per applicant per submission date. Simultaneous submission of a Senior Research Award and a Training Award is not permitted. | Applicant must hold an MD and/or PhD (or equivalent degree) and must be employed by an institution (public non-profit, private non-profit, or government) that is engaged in health care and/or health-related research. He/she must have attained independence from his/her mentor. Eligibility is not restricted by citizenship or geography. | $130,000 per year for up to 3 years Date: 11/15/2024 (LOI) |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Go to site … |
Medicine; Gastroenterology; IBD; Crohn's; Colitis Award Grant: Litwin IBD Pioneers |
Litwin IBD Pioneers supports researchers who are exploring all possible opportunities for diagnostic and therapeutic improvements, including novel, out-of-the-box ideas, and funds innovative and pioneering ideas that have a clinically relevant focus. Additionally, the program is open to investigators from other disciplines new to the IBD field, as well as countries outside the United States. | The applicant institution must be a non-profit, charitable institution, such as a university, hospital, or research organization. Applications are accepted from institutions worldwide The applicant who wishes to take on the Principal Investigator position must have a faculty appointment at the institution. For this, we request that the applicant's university or institution (particularly the Grants and Contracts personnel) send us a statement confirming that the applicant is or is not able to apply as a Principal Investigator from his/her institution There can be only one Principal Investigator for each proposal |
$130,00 per year for up to 2 years Date: 11/15/2024 (LOI) |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Go to site … |
Pulmonary; Cystic Fibrosis; Primary Care Award Grant: Program for Adult Care Excellence (PACE) |
As the average life expectancy of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) continues to increase, the CF Foundation recognizes the growing demand for physicians trained to address the unique medical needs of adult patients with CF and the need for greater participation from adult care programs in the clinical research enterprise. The CF Foundation will recruit another cohort of caregivers to the Program for Adult Care Excellence (PACE) in order to expand the scope of adult care programs by increasing the number of adult caregivers. Accordingly, CFF has released this Request for Applications (RFA) for PACE training awards to physicians interested in developing expertise in the care of adult patients with CF. In addition to adult pulmonologists, primary care physicians interested in adult CF care are encouraged to apply. |
Previous PACE awardees are ineligible to apply unless award was relinquished due to change of institutions. • All applicants must be either a citizen or a legal resident of the United States with career plans to remain working in the United States. • Applicants must be physicians trained in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics or Family Medicine. • Applicants must have less than 5 years of clinical experience in CF Care, exclusive of training. |
$38,435 per year for 3 years Date: 11/1/2024 (Rolling) |
| Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute Go to site … |
Pulmonary; Cystic Fibrosis Award Grant: Elizabeth Nash Memorial Fellowship |
Provide annual funding to Post-Doctoral Fellows engaged in CF-related research at academic and hospital institutions nationwide and encourage collaborative research and communication between the institutions and PI’s. | Supports a principal investigator, who in turn appoints a postdoctoral research fellow. | $65,000 per year for 2 years Date: 11/4/2024 (LOI) |
| Pulmonary; Cystic Fibrosis Go to site … |
New Horizons Research Program Award Grant: grant |
Funds promising new cystic fibrosis (CF) research projects in academic and hospital institutions, fund those applications with the greatest relevance to finding improved treatments or a cure for CF. | Principal Investigators (PIs) must work in their labs to be eligible for funding. | $70,000 per year for 2 years Date: 11/4/2024 (LOI) |
| Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation Go to site … |
Medicine; Palliative Care Award Grant: Research Grant |
Supports medical research in the control and treatment of pain, as well as efforts directed at enhancing individual choice in medical treatment and dying; Foundation’s interests have covered bioethics, palliative care, medical research and education; funding focus is on original, unusual, dynamic and focused proposals. | Evidence of strong and visionary leadership; Development of new initiatives that are replicable (good models) and sustainable (long term impact); Creation of new ways to address existing critical issues; Interest in building connections and creative partnerships; Desire to improve and enrich lives of individuals (rather than capital improvements). | Various Date: Rolling (LOI) |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation Go to site … |
Oncology; Immunology Award Grant: Research Grants |
Studies should be intended to advance knowledge relevant to the understanding, diagnosis, epidemiology, or treatment of FLC. Of particular interest are applications showing a clear path towards a novel therapy or clinical trials with the ultimate goal of achieving a cure for FLC. The Foundation will accept grant applications to support innovative and promising research projects towards the listed goals. | Applicants must be employed by an institution engaged in health-related research. The research must focus specifically on FLC. | $200,000 per year for up to 2 years Date: 11/1/24 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation Go to site … |
Image-guided focused ultrasound Award Grant: Clinical Award |
Funding for first-in-human and other innovative clinical trials. In order to obtain funding, the proposed research must involve or advance the use of minimally or non-invasive image-guided focused ultrasound. | Investigators in academia and medical research disciplines around the globe and projects across various stages of research. | Varies Date: 11/1/2024 (must submit abstract first, rolling basis) |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation Go to site … |
Image-guided focused ultrasound Award Grant: Pre-Clinical Award |
Support early, proof-of-concept projects and animal studies aimed at either developing new therapeutic mechanisms or demonstrating pre-clinical safety or efficacy in specific disease areas. | Investigators in academia and medical research disciplines around the globe and projects across various stages of research. | Varies Date: 11/1/2024 (must submit abstract first, rolling basis) |
| Friedreichs Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) Go to site … |
Movement Disorder Award Grant: Kyle Bryant Translational Research Award |
This award is given to proposals focused on pre-clinical and clinical investigations that will advance treatments for FA. | PhD or equivalent | 11/1/24 (LOI) Date: $250,000/up to 2 years |
| McNight Foundation Go to site … |
Neuroscience Award Grant: Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award |
An independent investigator at a not-for-profit research institution in the United States, and must hold a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. | The letter should clearly describe how the proposed research will uncover mechanisms of brain injury or diseases and how it will translate to diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or cure. | $100,000 per year for up to 3 years Date: 11/4/24 (LOI) |
| Melanoma Research Alliance Go to site … |
Dermatology Award Grant: Established Investigator, Young Investigator, Pilot and Dermatology Career Development Awards |
Various - check website for details. | Various - check website for details. | Various Date: 11/4/24 |
| Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation Research Go to site … |
Surgery; Transplant Award Grant: Grant Program |
Awards grants semiannually to researchers through our Research Grant Program (RGP), in order to improve clinical outcomes and positively impact the field of transplantation | Eligibility: Principal Investigator is actively involved in research; Organization is established; Research falls within the priority areas listed above; Research is aimed to improve clinical outcomes and/or positively impact the field of organ transplantation. | $50,000 - $150,000 Date: 11/1/24 (LOI) |
| National Academy of Education Go to site … |
Education Award Grant: NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program |
Supports early-career scholars working in critical areas of education research. | Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. | $70,000 Date: 11/7/24 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation Go to site … |
Dermatology Award Grant: Bridge Grants |
Through this opportunity, NPF provides a critical year of additional support until additional funding can be secured. In line with NPF’s mission, Bridge Grants will help support those with a long-term commitment to psoriatic disease research, and who will go on to make discoveries that bring us closer to a cure for psoriatic disease and improve patients’ lives. | Applicants must be the principal investigator on an NIH K-type of R-type grant application, or their equivalent international funding agencies, which fell just below the funding payline. The project proposed must be focused on psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or related comorbidities. | up to $100,000 Date: 11/2/2024 (Anticipated) |
| Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Go to site … |
Neurology Award Grant: Research Fellowship Grant |
The NREF Research Fellowship Grant provides funding for neurosurgeons preparing for academic careers as clinician investigators. | Applicants must be physicians who are currently accepted into an approved residency training program in neurological surgery | $50,000 Date: 11/1/24 |
| Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Go to site … |
Neurology Award Grant: Young Clinician Investigator Award |
The NREF Young Clinician Investigator Award supports junior faculty pursuing careers as clinical investigators. | Applicants must be neurosurgeons, no more than two years from completing neurosurgical residency training or clinical fellowship, who are full-time faculty. | $50,000 Date: 11/1/24 |
| Phrma Foundation Go to site … |
Health Policy; Health Outcomes Award Grant: Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research Postdoctoral Fellowship |
Seeking research proposals that investigate challenges and potential solutions related to evaluating the delivery, safe use, effectiveness, and value (clinical, patient-centered, and economic) of medicines and other health care interventions. Proposals could be empirical analyses or studies addressing methodological aspects of the following areas: Clinical outcomes assessments Patient-reported and/or patient-centered outcomes, especially for diverse or underserved populations Patient health preferences research Clinical and economic outcomes using real-world data and analytic tools Evaluation and outcomes assessments focused on health equity or unmet need Innovative methods for measuring and reporting novel value elements (e.g., clinical, cost, health preference) from different stakeholder perspectives, especially patients Development of innovative decision and communication tools Patient- and equity-centered value assessment frameworks Health policy research |
Applicants (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) must currently be in a PhD and/or MS degree-granting accredited U.S. university. Applicants must have a firm commitment from a research supervisor or sponsor at their university. Applicants must hold a PhD, PharmD, MD or appropriate terminal research doctorate. If you do not hold one at the time of application submission, please state in your extended letter when you expect to receive it, as it must be received before funding can begin. Funding can begin as early as April 1, 2025, or as late as December 1, 2025. You are not eligible if your doctoral degree was granted before January 1, 2022. |
$60,000 per year for up to 2 years Date: 11/15/24 |
| Society of Surgical Oncology Go to site … |
Surgery; Oncology Award Grant: Young Investigator Award |
The Clinical Investigator Award promotes patient-focused research conducted by surgical oncologists in clinical and translational science. The project must be hypothesis-driven and patient-oriented using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) definition of patient-oriented research: research conducted with human subjects (or on material of human origin such as tissues, specimens, and cognitive phenomena) for which an investigator (or colleague) directly interacts with human subjects. |
Applicants must: hold DO, MD, or MD/PhD degrees, within five (5) years of completion of fellowship or related training, be an SSO U.S. member for at least six (6) months prior to application submission, proposed research cannot have received other competitive, peer-reviewed funding for the project and applicant must be considered an early-stage investigator by NIH criteria. | $25,000 Date: 11/15/24 |
| The Lalor Foundation Go to site … |
OBGYN; Sexual Health;Education Award Grant: Anna Lalor Burdick Program |
The Anna Lalor Burdick (ALB) Program supports programs that offer sexual and reproductive health education to young women. It is interested in programs serving young women who are disadvantaged by poverty, discrimination, geographic isolation, lack of comprehensive sex education, hostile public policy, or other factors leading to inadequate sexual and reproductive health. | Applicants must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3). | up to $35,000 Date: 11/1/24 |