NIAID's List of Foundations and Other Funding Sources

Biomedical research and development in Singapore.

• A*STAR Investigatorship—supports research by early-career independent investigators. Applicants should have obtained their Ph.D. or M.D. between 24 and 48 months of the application date. Applications were due July 31, 2010. Check back in May 2012 for updates.
• A*JC Grant Call— R&D collaboration in Infectious Diseases between UK-based public institutes and Singapore public sector research organizations. Applications due in April each year. Grant call's closing date was January 14, 2011. Check back in May 2012 for updates.

Check Grants and Sponsorships for upcoming opportunities.

Investigator-initiated science and technology projects.

Check Major Program Areas for upcoming opportunities, and read Apply For Grants to learn how to apply.

Gene therapy research to combat cancer.

Check Types of Grants for opportunities, and go to RFAs and Deadlines to find out when you'll be able to apply.

Research to prevent and cure lupus.

• ALR Funded Research
  • Target Identification in Lupus Grant—letter of Intent is due July 2, 2012; applications due August 1, 2012.
  • Functional Genomics and Molecular Genetic Pathways in SLE Grant—February 15, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

Go to ALR Funded Grant Application for more information. For the latest news, go to Lupus Research Update. Email questions to research.admin@lupusresearch.org.

Research into asthma, allergy, and immunologic disease.

Members of AAAAI can check Grants, Awards & Scholarships for opportunities. None are listed at this time.

Email questions to Jerome Schultz at jschultz@aaaai.org.

Research to enhance knowledge and techniques in otolaryngic allergy diagnosis and treatment.

• Research
  • Foundation Research Grants for Pilot Studies—applications due June 30 and December 31. Send questions to Richard Orlandi, MD at meetings@aaoaf.org.
  • ROAD Scholarship Program—for junior investigators. Applications due December 31. Call 202-955-5010 with questions.
  • Centralized Otolaryngology Research Effort (CORE) Grant—applications for the 2013 cycle will be accepted starting in December. Call 202-955-5010 with questions.

Go to News for more information.

Research to improve ear, nose, and throat care through research project, research training, and career development grants.

• Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Grant Program—letter of intent is due December 17, 2012. Application deadline is January 15, 2013. 

Check Grants and Fellowships for opportunities, and go to Press Room for the latest news.

Research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.

• ACCR Research Funding—application deadlines have passed; check back for updates.

Email questions to grants@aacr.org.

Clinical laboratory science and its application to health care.

• General Research Grant Funded by the Van Slyke Foundation—limited research funds support new ideas in areas where funds are not normally available. Annual deadline is March 15.

For more grant information, go to VSF Funded Awards, Grants and Programs. Send questions to Michele Horwitz at mhorwitz@aacc.org or 800-892-1400 ext. 1723.

New pathways of investigation in basic research of asthma with strong interest in innovation and risk. No preliminary data or knowledge of the field is required.

• Description of Awards—investigator-initiated research. Next deadline is in February 2013.
  • Early Excellence Awards—for investigators who have established an independent research program.
  • Senior Investigator Awards—for investigators who have well-established research programs and an international reputation.

For more information, go to Grants. Sign up to be notified when the 2013 Program Announcement is published. Email questions to vdougherty@americanasthma.org.

Research to improve patient care in allergy, asthma, and immunology.

Check Application Forms for new opportunities.

Research to treat and prevent diseases of the chest by focusing on critical care, tobacco prevention, humanitarian service, and clinical research.

Many opportunities listed. See Clinical Research for due dates and restrictions. For news, follow CHESTFoundation on Twitter.

Research ways to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.

Current Grant Opportunities

• Core Research Awards—application deadline is July 16, 2012. Grant application site will open in May 2012.
• Core Development Awards—application deadline is July 16, 2012. Grant application site will open in May 2012.
• Core Training Awards—check back in October 2012 for updates.

For more information, go to Research Programs Home, and sign up for Diabetes eNewsletters to receive updates. Contact grantquestions@diabetes.org with any questions regarding grant information.

Research into all areas of patient-oriented, translational, and basic biomedical research.

Only members are eligible for awards. Go to AFMR Awards for new opportunities.

Support for students and faculty in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Go to Programs for a list of scholarships and fellowships. Deadlines vary.

Research into cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Funding Opportunities

Apply for funding through regional affiliates. Go to Identify Your Affiliate to find your affiliate, review the list of supporting information required.

Research into cancer prevention and treatment.

• Research Grants—investigator-initiated research.

Go to Cancer Research We Fund for more information. Sign up for email notices at Subscribe to AICR's eNews.

Research and career awards related to liver diseases, basic science, immunology, and transplantation.

Postdoctoral fellows may apply as long as they meet eligibility requirements.

• Research Awards Program—Applications for all were due in December 2011; check back in spring 2012.
  • 2012 Liver Scholar Award—supports research to bridge the gap between completion of research training and an independent research career. If you do not have a faculty appointment at the time of application, your department chair must confirm that you will have a faculty appointment by the start of the award.
  • 2012 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award—supports investigational work related to liver physiology and disease in preparation for a career in independent research. You must be in your first or second year of postdoctoral research to apply.
  • Advanced/Transplant Hepatology Fellowship—supports GI fellows pursuing an additional full year of training focused on patient care in advanced/transplant hepatology.
  • Career Development Award in Liver Transplantation—supports a junior faculty member in the development of liver transplant research so that further funding can be obtained.
  • Clinical and Translational Research Awards—supports early career development in clinical or translational research in a liver-related area.
  • AASLD/Alpha-1 Foundation Clinical and Translational Research Award—supports early career development in clinical or translational liver research specifically related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).

For news, go to Media Center. Send ALF questions to Savonne Johnson, program manager, at 212-668-1000 ext. 1193 or sjohnson@liverfoundation.org. Email AASLD questions to awards@aasld.org.

Basic, clinical, and behavioral research designed to find cures and to prevent and relieve the suffering associated with lung disease.

Professional Grant Opportunities—most awards support trainees and junior investigators early in their careers. October 2011 deadlines for the awards below have passed. Applications for 2013 to 2014 will be posted at the link above and proposalCENTRAL in spring 2012.

Below is a list of past awards, also listed at Grant Offerings.

• American Lung Association/AAAAI Allergic Respiratory Diseases Award—supports investigators at various levels of research experience. At the time of application, the applicant must have a faculty appointment in an allergy or immunology section of an academic institution, have a project related to allergic respiratory disease, and have completed a training fellowship.
• Lung Cancer Discovery Award—supports investigators at various levels of research experience. Applicant must have a faculty appointment at an academic institution (including research institutions not formally associated with a university) and have completed a training fellowship.
• American Lung Association/The CHEST Foundation—supports investigators at various levels of research experience. At the time of application, the applicant must have a faculty appointment in an allergy or immunology section of an academic institution, have a project related to allergic respiratory disease, and have completed a training fellowship.
• Senior Research Training Fellowship—postdoctoral support for M.D.s and Ph.D.s.
• Grants listed below provide seed monies for junior investigators. You must have completed two years of postdoctoral research and be assured of a faculty appointment or equivalent with institutional commitment (salary support, and research space) by the start of the award.
  • Biomedical Research Grant
  • Dalsemer Research Grant
  • Clinical Patient Care Research Grant
  • Social-Behavioral Research Grant

For research questions, call Rania Shourbaji at 212-315-8741. For help with electronic applications, contact proposalCENTRAL at pcsupport@altum.com or 800-875-2562.

Investigator-initiated research on prevention, treatment, and quality care for respiratory diseases.

Some grants require a respiratory therapist as a co-investigator.

• Research Grants
  • Parker B. Francis Respiratory Research Grant—supports research programs dealing with respiratory care and related topics. Applications accepted any time.
  • Jerome M. Sullivan Research Fund—supports research by respiratory care practitioners. Applications accepted any time.

All fellows are selected by ARCF trustees from abstracts accepted for presentation at the AARC International Respiratory Congress.

• Research Fellowships—review the list to determine which ones may fit your research. Deadline for abstracts is June 1, 2012.

Go to Grants, Awards, and Fellowships for additional funding lists. Email questions to Kris Kuykendall at kuykendall@aarc.org.

Investigator-initiated research to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders affecting blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic, and vascular systems.

• Career Development Awards
  • ASH-AMFDP Award—postdoctoral research for minority scholars. Check back for updates and send questions to awards@hematology.org or call 202-776-0544.
  • Clinical Research Training Institute—for junior investigators. Check back for updates and send questions to training@hematology.org.
  • Research Training Award for Fellows—for junior investigators. Check back for updates and send questions to training@hematology.org or 202-552-4910.
  • Translational Research Training in Hematology—for junior investigators. Accepting applications for 2013 program. Letter of Intent is due June 30, 2012, application due September 5, 2012. Send questions to training@ehaweb.org.

Investigator-initiated clinical and basic research into kidney function, diseases, and treatments.

Grants and Funding

• Career Development Grants for New Investigators—several types offered. January 27, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
• Interim Funding Grants for Established Investigators—to bridge time between end of an NIH R01 and beginning of next R01. Applications due three times a year. Next deadline is June 1, 2012.

Subscribe to the ASN RSS Feeds for updates.

Investigator-initiated research in tropical medicine, including parasitic and viral diseases and other infectious diseases, such as enteric and mycobacterial infections.

Funding and Fellowships Sponsored by ASTMH include the following:

• Burroughs Wellcome Fund/ASTMH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases—deadline is in August 2012.
• Robert E. Shope International Fellowship in Infectious Diseases—deadline is May 15, 2012.
• Gorgas Memorial Institute Research Award—deadline is in July 2012. Mostly for junior investigators, but ASTMH considers other exceptional cases.

Contact Judy DeAcetis at j.deacetis@astmh.org or 847-480-9592.

HIV/AIDS research, some investigator-initiated.

No RFPs at this time. See a list of any current and expired opportunities at Research Grants.

Sign up for a monthly Newsletter. Direct questions to grants@amfar.org.

Investigator-initiated research to improve bone marrow disease treatments, restore patients to health, and find cures for bone marrow failure diseases.

Established investigators and new investigators in bone marrow disease can apply. Postdoctoral fellows may apply as new investigators. To be eligible, applicants must hold a doctoral degree; there are no nationality restrictions. Research may be carried out in the U.S. or abroad but not at a for-profit laboratory in the private sector.

• AA&MDSIF Grant Opportunities—supports new and established investigators studying aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). February 29, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

Contact Alice Houk at 301-279-7202 ext. 101 or houk@aamds.org.

Investigator-initiated research and training awards to prevent, control, and cure arthritis.

• Funding Opportunities—many listed. Applications are due August 1, 2012.

Read more and watch for news at Research Update.

Providing arthritis research across Canada. Some investigator-initiated opportunities.

Requests for Applications—many listed. Application deadlines vary.

Investigator-initiated research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.

• Grant Application Policies—explains award details. Annual January Grant Deadline.

Applicants don't have to be an American citizen, but should be in the U.S. for the duration of the grant. Check Grant Application Requirements for more information.

Investigator-initiated fundamental research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.

Accepts applications from postdocs who meet leadership criteria (e.g., three years of postdoctoral experience or a similar level). Association is based in Scotland but awards internationally; research may be performed anywhere.

• General Funding—supports fundamental research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. The emphasis is on basic, as opposed to clinical research. Applications are due annually in April and October. The April 1, 2012, deadline has passed; the next due date is October 1, 2012.
  • Applying for a Grant
  • Project Grant Application Handbook
  • Application FAQs

Email questions to debbie.wheelans@aicr.org.uk or Contact AICR.

Outstanding contributions to science, education and public awareness, science policy, and international relations.

• International Programs—research support for scientific visits and collaborations. Many investigator-initiated programs offered; visit for details and deadlines.

Sign up for the International List and Academy Newsletter.

Medical research into lung disease.

• Awards
  • ALF Lung Cancer Program Cochrane Review Scholarship 2012—November 1, 2011, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
  • ALF Lung Cancer Program 2012 Postgraduate Grant-in-Aid—November 1, 2011, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
  • ALF Ludwig Engel Grant-in-Aid for Physiological Research 2012—November 1, 2011, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
  • ALF/Boehringer Ingelheim COPD Research Fellowship 2012/2013—November 1, 2011, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

All awards require Australian residency and some require membership. Go to Lungnet News for more information.

Projects that deliver benefits to the community and make Australia's research more competitive globally.

• Linkage Projects—proposals must include organizations outside the higher education sector. Applications are due twice a year.
• Linkage International—awards, fellowships and grants for work in Australia or overseas.

Go to Important Dates for an overview of deadlines. See Funding Rules and read Discovery Newsletter.

Training and career grants to advance the science of microbiology in Australia.

• Awards—many offered. Yearly due dates vary; visit the site for details. One of the awards listed, the ASM Foundation Travel Grant, offers a stipend for a full-time project in Australia.

Society membership required. Go to Australian Society for Microbiology Latest News for the latest notices.

Research and education in hemophilia.

• Special Project Award—for investigator-initiated, hypothesis-driven research.
• Early Career Investigator Award—restrictions apply.
• Clinical Training Award—restrictions apply.

Letters of intent accepted at any time. Go to About the Program for deadlines and application information, and read the Essential Information.

Methods, instruments, and materials that will open up new avenues of research in science.

• Beckman Young Investigators Program—open to tenure-track researchers in nonprofit institutions only.

Due yearly in fall. Check Guidelines and Procedures for information.

Advances in health that are created for and shared with those who need them most.

Gates Vaccine Innovation Award—immunization research for children in the poorest parts of the world; check back in June 2012 for updates. Email vaccine-innovation-award@gatesfoundation.org for additional information.

Global Health Program sponsors investigator-initiated research in the following areas:

• HIV/AIDS
• Malaria
• Neglected Diseases
• Pneumonia and Flu
• Tuberculosis
• Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Request for LOI: New Biomarkers for HIV Incidence Measurement—seeks researchers to identify novel biomarkers that can be used effectively to measure HIV incidence. Letter of intent is due May 18, 2012.

To learn about submitting proposals and for a list of open opportunities, go to For Grant Seekers. Read Grant Seeker Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Email questions to info@gatesfoundation.org.

Also see the Gates Foundation's Grand Challenges in Global Health below.

Basic, strategic, and applied research in biological science.

• Longer and Larger Grants
• New Investigator Scheme

For all Research Grant Areas, next quarterly Application Deadline is September 26, 2012.

Funding is open to international scientists but host institutions must be in the UK. Most opportunities are investigator-initiated. Go to BBSRC Grants Guide for more information. Go to News and Events for the latest news. Sign up for monthly updates at BBSRC News e-mail.

Basic research in biomedicine including the fields of immunology, allergy and infectious diseases.

• Ph.D. Scholarships—maximum age for eligibility is 27. Applications are due on February 1, June 1, and October 1 of each year.

Medical research.

• BMA Research Grants—many listed. The March 16, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

Read BMA Research Grants FAQs.

Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Open to members and non-members worldwide.

• Project and Research Grants—for investigator-initiated research. Next annual deadline is November 1, 2012.

Supports grants in the following areas:

• Mechanisms of antibacterial action
• Mechanisms of antibacterial resistance
• Antiviral resistance
• Antivirals
• Antifungals
• Antibiotic methods
• Antibiotic prescribing
• Antibiotic therapy
• Antiparasitics
• Evidence based medicine/systematic views

Find additional information at BSAC Funding Opportunities. For more updates, read News & Press. Email questions to Tracey Guise at tguise@bsac.org.uk.

Basic and clinical research and post-graduate education in hematology.

• Scientific Fellowships—for young hematologists. Applications accepted any time.
• Startup Grants—for investigator-initiated research. Applications accepted any time.

For updates, go to News and Bulletins.

Research into Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Letters of interest for investigator-initiated or solicited research are accepted any time. Read Overview.

Funding is open only to PIs with faculty or equivalent appointment at a not-for-profit or charitable institution. Check out What We Fund for more information, and go to News for latest news.

Advancing biomedical sciences by supporting research.

Grants Guide

• Career Awards for Medical Scientists—deadline is October 1, 2012. For more information, email Debra Holmes, dholmes@bwfund.org.
• Career Awards at the Scientific Interface—information on 2012 cycle will be posted in mid-June. Expected pre-proposal deadline is September 4, 2012, 4 pm eastern time; check back for updates. For more information, email Debi Vought, dvought@bwfund.org.

Stem cell research and research facilities.

Check CIRM Funding Opportunities regularly for more opportunities, and go to the Press Room for news. Applicants must be employed by institutions in California.

Diabetes research, education, service, and advocacy.

• Research—2012 Research Competition
  • Operating Grant Competition—February 1, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
  • Personnel Awards Competition—February 1, 2012, deadline has passed; check back in September 2012 for information about the 2013 Competition.

Holds annual competitions for investigator-initiated research. For news, follow DiabetesAssoc on Twitter.

Investigator-initiated research into HIV and AIDS.

• CANFAR Research Grants—
  • Grants Program for AIDS Related Research (1 year) —February deadline has passed. Check back for updates.
  • Grants Program for AIDS Related Research (2 years) —February deadline has passed. Check back for updates.  

Open to researchers in Canada who have expertise, productivity, and leadership in HIV/AIDS research. Must be Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status.

Email questions to Lynne Butler at lbutler@canfar.com.

Investigator-initiated research into treatments and cures for bleeding disorders.

CHS offers the following opportunities and expects to put out a call for applications for 2013-2014 starting in August, with an application deadline of November 15, 2012.

• CHS Dream of a Cure Research Program—supports research in fields relevant to hemophilia.
• Care Until Cure—supports clinical research to improve quality of life, including for people with hemophilia or related conditions such as HIV or hepatitis C.
• Hemostasis Fellowship—provides fellows in hematology or other relevant fields the opportunity to acquire clinical or research skills.

Applicants must be Canadian citizens and affiliated with a Canadian university or health-related organization. Email questions to Michel Long at mlong@hemophilia.ca.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Improvements in Canadian health, health services, and health care.

Opportunities open in a variety of research areas. Go to Find Funding and the Institute of Infection and Immunity for other funding opportunities.

To learn more about the Institutes' research funding and application processes, go to Learning Activities and Resources. Read How to Use CIHR’s Funding Opportunities Database for tips on finding the right opportunity for you.

Opportunities for both Canadian partnerships and international research collaborations.

Investigator-initiated research into chronic lung diseases and infectious diseases like tuberculosis, flu, and pneumonia.

Check Research Funding for new opportunities and go to Our Research for more information.

• Knowledge Translation Award—application deadline has passed. Check back for updates.
• Research Grants—application deadline has passed. Check back for updates.
• Research Fellowships—application deadline has passed. Check back for updates.
• Provincial Lung Association Grant Awards Program – National Grant Review (NGR)—application deadline has passed. Check back for updates.
• Research Fellowship and Studentship Program—application deadline has passed. Check back for updates.
• CTS/ERS Peter Macklem Fellowship Award—application deadline has passed. Check back for updates.
• Research Fellowship Program—application deadline has passed. Check back for updates.

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or working at a Canadian institution for a certain number of months a year.

For more information, email Michelle McEvoy at research@lung.ca or call 613-569-6411 x262.

Investigator-initiated research into the causes, cure, and prevention of cancer-related illness.

• Research Grants—applications are due yearly on August 30.

Open to investigators who will be conducting research at an institution in Australia.

Research into cancer therapies.

Go to Cancer Council research programs for information on funding opportunities and to find specific opportunities by state or territory.

• Western Australia—application deadlines vary.
• Queensland—application deadlines vary.
• South Australia—application deadlines vary.
• New South Wales—application deadlines vary.
• Victoria—application deadlines vary.
• Tasmania—application deadlines vary.

Open to Australian researchers.

Cancer Research Institute

Investigator-initiated research into immunologic approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.

• Cancer Research Programs
  • Irvington Institute Fellowship Program—annual deadlines are April 1 and October 1.
  • Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) Grants—supports basic, pre-clinical, and translational research to improve effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies. Annual deadline for letters of intent is November 1, full application February 1.

Go to Cancer Research Programs and Designated Grants for more information on funding opportunities.

Read The Researcher for news. Contact CRI with questions at 212-688-7515 or grants@cancerresearch.org.

Cancer research, including basic, clinical, and translational research.

• Programme Grants—supports basic, clinical, and translational research. Applicants must discuss their proposal with staff before applying.
  • Application deadlines vary. The Population Research Committee Programme Grant is open, with a June 22, 2012 application deadline.
• Project Grants—supports basic, clinical, and translational research.
  • Application deadlines vary. The Population Research Committee Project Grant is open, with a June 22, 2012 application deadline.
• Phase III Clinical Trial Grants—supports cancer clinical trials. Next application deadline is July 11, 2012.

Find a list of other opportunities at Funding.

These grants are open only to researchers working in the UK.

Research into infectious diseases and toxins, HIV and AIDS, and emergency response.

CDC Grants—opportunities open in a variety of research areas but pay strict attention to eligibility requirements. To search for CDC opportunities, go to Grants.gov Advanced Search and do the following:

• Open "Opportunities" checkbox
• Dates to search: "All days"
• Search by Eligibility: Unrestricted (at the bottom of the list)
• Agency: All Agencies
• Then click the "Select Sub Agencies" button.
• Scroll to Centers for Disease Control.
  • There are two instances of CDC.
  • Be sure to select them both: click one, hold down shift, and click the other.
• Click "Search" 

Email questions to cdcinfo@cdc.gov.

Chronic Granulomatous Disorder Society (UK)

Investigator-initiated research into the cause, inheritance, diagnosis, management and treatment of Chronic Granulomatous Disorder.

One round of funding each year.

• Call for proposals is made in the journal Nature.
• Must first complete a preliminary application.
• No grant round for 2012-2013. Check back in June 2013 for updates.

Go to Research for more information. Email questions to Dr. Susan Walsh at susan.walsh@cgdsociety.org.

Concern Foundation

Investigator-initiated cancer research, including genetics, cell biology, and immunology.

• Grants—application deadlines have passed. Check back in spring 2013 for updates. Accepts new letters of intent every other year.

To learn more about Concern, read the Concern Under the Microscope newsletter. Go to How to Apply for eligibility, award terms, and selection process.

Direct questions to Seunga Yu at seunga@concernfoundation.org.

CSL Behring Foundation

Medical research related to bleeding disorders.

Check Applying for Grants and Latest News for information.

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Investigator-initiated research into the causes, mechanisms, therapies, and prevention of cancer.

• Awards include those for early career researchers with innovative ideas and limited preliminary data. March 15, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
• These fellowship pages show details on eligibility, including for foreign-trained physicians. Follow the Fellowship Award Application Guidelines.
  • Damon Runyon Fellowship Award—training of postdoctoral scientists. March 15, 2012, deadline has passed; next due date is August 15, 2012.
  • Damon Runyon-Sohn Pediatric Fellowship Award—funding to basic scientists and clinicians. March 15, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
  • Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award supports the next generation of exceptionally creative thinkers with “high-risk/high-reward” ideas. Pre-proposals due June 1, 2012, full proposals due September 4, 2012.

Go to For Scientists for more award information, and read News and Events for updates. For questions, call 212-455-0520 or email awards@damonrunyon.org.

Dana Foundation

Brain research in neuroscience and immunology.

• The Dana Foundation Program in Brain and Immuno-Imaging—February 28, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

For more information on funding opportunities, go to Science and Health Grants and Grant Guidelines. To learn more about the Dana Foundation and its work, read News and Features and subscribe to Podcasts.

Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation

Investigator-initiated research related to diabetes, especially alternative, complementary, integrative, and nutritional therapies.

• Research Grant—for investigator-initiated research. Deadline is in June each year. Applications are due June 1, 2012. Contact Dorothy Harriot to request a 2012 grant application.

Go to Diabetes Action Research for instructions on requesting a grant application, and sign up for the eNewsletter to get the latest diabetes news and funding opportunities.

Diabetes Australia

Research into the prevention, cure, and treatment of diabetes.

• Research—Awards are for research in Australia only. Applications were due April 29, 2011. Check back in June 2012 for updates.

For more information, go to National Research and What Diabetes Australia Does.

Investigator-initiated research on finding the cause, prevention, treatment, and cure of diabetes and its complications.

• Grant Guidelines—for research into islet cell transplantation, macrovascular disease, and neuropathy. Annual deadlines are June 30 and December 30.

For more information, go to Research.

Investigator-initiated research into care, treatment, cause, prevention, and cure of diabetes.

• Project grants—Annual deadlines are February 1 and December 1.
• Small grants—applications accepted any time.

For more information on funding opportunities, read Applying for a Grant and the five-year plan at Research Strategy.

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Investigator-initiated clinical research into biomedical discoveries that improve human health.

• Clinical Scientist Development Award—final applications were due November 17, 2010. Check back in June 2012 for updates.
• Clinical Research Fellowship for Medical Students—provides support for one year of full-time clinical research training. Applications were due January 12, 2011. Check back in June 2012 for updates.

Investigator-initiated research into HIV and AIDS.

For more information on funding opportunities, go to Grants and Awards. Sign up for email news at EGPAF Newsroom.

Biomedical research on aging. Go to Ellison Medical Foundation for a list of opportunity types and areas of research.

• Senior Scholar in Aging Awards—established investigators conducting research in lifespan development processes and age-related diseases. March 8, 2012, letter of intent deadline has passed; check back for updates.
• New Scholar in Aging Awards—supports research in life span development processes and age-related diseases. The NIH Office of the Director may nominate two new investigators who completed a postdoctoral fellowship. March 1, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

Learn more About the Aging Program. For questions, see Contact Information.

Investigator-initiated research through its Seventh Framework Programme, also called FP7.

• Ideas—supports individual investigators in cutting-edge frontier research.  You have to perform your research in an EU country.
• Cooperation—supports collaborative projects between research teams. You have to partner with an EU investigator.
• Capacities—supports small and medium sized enterprises. Complements the Cooperation program.
• People—supports career development of researchers. You have to perform your research in an EU country.

To find projects, partners, background, and summary of rules, go to Introduction. For the latest information on Calls, go to Find a call. For latest updates, go to What's New and follow the instructions at What is the E-mail Notification Facility? to sign up for email updates.

Investigator-initiated and targeted research into bone marrow transplantation.

• Area-specific requests for applications:
  • HPV Serology Among Fanconi Anemia Patients—April 1, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
  • Head and Neck Carcinogenesis—applications accepted any time.
  • Endocrine Organ Dysfunction—applications accepted any time.

Learn how to submit Grant Applications. Send questions to Beverly Mayhew, bev@fanconi.org, phone 541-687-4658 or fax 541-687-0548, or Contact Us.

Investigator-initiated research into the treatment and cure of food allergies.

Food Allergy Research

• For Scientists: How to Apply for an FAI Research Grant—applications accepted any time. Applicants must fill out an Initial Request Cover Sheet for Research Support and follow the Initial Request Guidelines.

Contact Mary Jane Marchisotto at info@faiusa.org or 212-207-1974 or go to Contact Us.

Investigator-initiated, innovative, integrative, and complementary phase I and phase II cancer clinical studies.

• Grant Application—Grant applications are accepted all year. Pre-apply on the Web site. Once your preapplication is approved, send the full application.

Gateway has a multiple step application process. For more information, see Funding Process. For questions or to receive the pre-grant application, contact Eveline Mumenthaler at 847-342-7450.

Investigator-initiated research to implement and evaluate the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Strategic Plan 2010 to 2012.

Open to postdoctoral fellows with senior staff supervision (most projects are awarded to university professors with extensive experience in polio research).

Research—supports research with particular focus on the following topics. March 15, 2012, application deadline has passed; check back for updates.

• Operational research.
• Eventual switch from trivalent OPV to bivalent OPV.
• Understanding trivalent OPV-induced mucosal immunity.
• Countries switching from trivalent OPV to IPV. Understanding the natural history of virus behavior with cessation of use of trivalent OPV.
• Enhancing AFP surveillance.

For questions, go to Contact us.

Investigator-initiated health research projects to encourage scientific and technological innovation to solve key health problems in the developing world, sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

• Grand Challenges Explorations—funds early-stage discovery in support of the master list of Grand Challenges.
  • Applications are currently being accepted for Grand Challenges Explorations Round 9. Deadline is May 15, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
  • Topics Overview for Round 9:
    • New Approaches for the Interrogation of Anti-Malarial Compounds
    • Aid Is Working. Tell the World
    • Explore New Solutions in Global Health Priority Areas
    • Design New Approaches to Optimize Immunization Systems
    • Protect Crop Plants From Biotic Stresses From Field to Market

Investigator-initiated biomedical research and science education.

• Medical Research Fellows Program—year-long and summer programs for medical, dental, and veterinary students from U.S. schools to conduct basic, translational, or applied biomedical research at academic or nonprofit institutions in the U.S. except NIH.
  • Year-long program applications are due January 11 each year.
  • Summer program applications are due February 15 each year.
  • Subscribe to Medical Research Fellows Program for email alerts.

Check Research Grants regularly for funding opportunities. Read HHMI News for latest updates. Email questions to medfellows@hhmi.org.

Investigator-initiated life sciences research with innovative, interdisciplinary approaches.

Funding

• For international teams of investigators. Contact grant@hfsp.org.
  • Research Grants—See Guidelines and Application Instructions. March 21, 2012, HFSP Extranet registration deadline has passed; March 28, 2012, deadline for letters of intent has passed. Annual competition announced in late December, deadline in late March.
    • Young Investigators’ Grants—supports teams of scientists who have established an independent laboratory within the past five years.
    • Program Grants—supports independent scientists at all career stages, especially independent investigators early in their careers.
• For individuals. Contact fellow@hfsp.org.
  • Postdoctoral Fellowships—supports scientists who wish to work in foreign laboratories and fellows who return to their home countries or move to an HFSP member country that is different from the fellowship host country. Annual competition. Next round will open in June 2012.
    • Long-Term Fellowships—supports scientists with a Ph.D. in the life sciences who wish to broaden their experience through postdoctoral training abroad.
    • Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships—supports scientists with a Ph.D. in the physical sciences, chemistry, mathematics, engineering and computer sciences who wish to receive training in biology.
  • Career Development Awards—supports former HFSP fellows who return to their home country or move to an HFSP member country that is different from the host country of their HFSP fellowship. Annual competition. November 15, 2011, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

For questions, go to Contact Us.

Investigator-initiated clinical trials in kidney and liver transplantation; autoimmune diseases; allergy and asthma, as well as tolerance assay and mechanistic studies.

Guidelines—apply anytime in these areas:

• Clinical trials
  • Kidney and liver transplantation
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Allergy and asthma
• Assays and biomarkers

Current RFPs

• Combination Therapy Tolerance Trials in Allergy and Asthma—deadline is August 17, 2012.
• Clinical Trials in Immune Tolerance—proposals accepted any time.

Go to Submit a Proposal. For announcements, see Latest News. Email questions to Philip Bernstein at pbernstein@immunetolerance.org.

Investigator-initiated research, patient care, education, public health, and prevention related to infectious diseases. Infectious Diseases Society of America offers joint grants and fellowship programs with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.

• IDSA ERF/NFID Joint Research Awards—March 15, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
  • Postdoctoral Fellowships
    • Astellas Postdoctoral Fellowship in Transplant Infectious Diseases—for young physicians interested in transplant ID. Provides two years for the trainee to find a research focus and an opportunity to develop preliminary data.
    • Merle A. Sande/Pfizer Fellowship Award in International Infectious Diseases—for young physicians interested in clinical research in infectious diseases or HIV/AIDS research in a resource-limited country where the fellow will spend a significant amount of time.
  • Young Investigator Awards
    • Astellas Young Investigator Awards—supports demonstrated outstanding research in any area of infectious diseases.
    • Pfizer Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development—supports vaccine development, either through clinical or laboratory investigation.
    • ASP-IDSA Young Investigator Award in Geriatrics—supports development and implementation of a basic, clinical, or health services research project focused on a geriatric aspect of infectious diseases.

Find links to various funding programs at Research and Funding Opportunities. For questions, go to Send Us Your Feedback.

Investigator-initiated research into advancing the science and treatment of end-stage heart and lung diseases.

Eligibility requirements vary.

• ISHLT Grants and Awards Program
  • Research Fellowship Grant—annual deadline is February 1.
  • Norman E. Shumway Career Development Award—issued every other year. Deadline is usually in early February. February 1, 2012, deadline has passed; check back in 2013 for updates.
  • Branislav Radovancevic Memorial Fellowship—annual deadline is February 1. Extended March 1, 2012, deadline has passed. Check back for updates.

For more information, go to Awards—Applications. Go to About ISHLT—Contact Info.

Investigator-initiated research into infectious diseases, microbiology, HIV and AIDS.

• ISID Small Grants—for young investigators in developing countries. Annual deadlines are April 1 and October 1.
• ISID Scientific Exchange Fellowships—for young investigators from under-resourced countries, already working in a research area, who have not had the opportunity to work or to study outside their countries or region. Annual deadline is March 1.
• ISID/ESCMID Fellowships—for young investigators from under-resourced countries, already working in a research area, to study in Europe. Annual deadline is March 1.
• SSI/ISID Fellowships—for physicians and scientists who are citizens or permanent residents of developing countries or Eastern Europe. French or German language skills required. Annual deadline is April 1.

For updates on new funding opportunities, join ISID for free at Membership. For questions, email the ISID program coordinator at program.coordinator@isid.org.

Research into a cure for diabetes and diabetes-related complications.

Grant Opportunities and Deadlines lists many RFAs and other open opportunities.

For more information on funding opportunities, go to For Scientists. Go to Publications to Subscribe to JDRF E-Newsletters. For questions, see Contact Us.

Research into leukemia and other blood disorders.

For Researchers

• Funding Opportunities—many listed. Includes clinical trials, other research projects, and career development. See Panel Dates and Deadlines and learn how to Apply for Funding.

Funds researchers in the United Kingdom. Subscribe to Email Newsletter. For application questions, contact Sara Darling at sdarling@beatingbloodcancers.org.uk.

Research into blood cancer research, education, and patient services.

• Career Development Program—investigator-initiated research. Letter of intent due September 1 each year. Applications are due annually October 15.
• Translational Research Program—letter of intent due annually on March 1. Applications are due annually on March 15.
• Specialized Center of Research Program—letter of intent due November 1 each year. Must be invited to submit full application.

For more information, go to Academic Grants. For questions, email researchprograms@lls.org.

Research into leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome.

• Hollis Brownstein Research Grants Program—investigator-initiated research, new lines of investigation only, new investigators only. The February 15, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

Go to Research Grants: Application for more information, and read the News Blog. For application questions, email Linda Kabot at Linda@LRFmail.org.

Research of the life sciences: biochemistry; cell, developmental, molecular, plant, structural, organismic population and evolutionary biology; endocrinology; immunology; microbiology; neurobiology; physiology; virology.

Fellowships are open to investigators with an M.D., Ph.D., D.V.M., or D.D.S. who do not hold a faculty appointment.

• Postdoctoral Fellowships—investigator-initiated research at nonprofit institutions. Annual deadline is October 1.

For more information, go to Application Instructions and Contact Us.

Research into the causes of and cure for lupus.

The LFA Research Program

• LFA Funding Opportunities for Lupus Investigators (Request for Applications)—March 23, 2012, application deadline has passed. Published annually; check back in early 2013 for next year’s details.

Go to Find Local Resources for information. Email questions to Dario Dieguez at dieguez@lupus.org.

Research into the cause of, treatment of, and cure for lupus.

• Distinguished Innovator Awards Program—novel, hypothesis- or discovery-driven projects with human or animal models. February 29, 2012, letter of intent deadline and April 2, 2012, application deadline have passed; check back for updates.
• Novel Research Grant Program—idea-driven, novel research projects relevant to basic, translational or clinical investigation. Applications are due May 31, 2012.
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Novel Research Projects—investigator-initiated research. Offered annually. Next deadline is May 31, 2012.

For more information on funding opportunities, sign up for the LRI Mailing List. Email questions to Laura Hack at lhack@lupusny.org.

Research into the treatment and cure of lymphoma.

• Grants and Awards—Available Funding Opportunities
  • Postdoctoral fellowship grants and clinical career development awards—check back in spring 2012.
  • Request for proposals from senior investigators—check back in fall 2012.

Research on a wide spectrum of medical sciences in universities, hospitals and in MRC units, centers, and institutes in the UK and Africa.

• Research Grant—primary source of funding to support biomedical science in UK universities and NHS Trusts. Annual deadlines are usually in January, May, and September. The deadline depends on the area of science; see the Deadline Dates.
• Call for Proposals—to stimulate research in priority areas. Visit page for a full list of opportunities and due dates.
• Other MRC Funding Opportunities—many other opportunities available. Visit page for a full list. The deadline depends on the area of science; see the Deadline Dates.

Go to Funding Opportunities for more information. Get updates on new opportunities from MRC’s Twitter feed.

Research into various areas of multiple myeloma research, including immunology, immunotherapy, and transplantation.

Grant Opportunities—find program guidelines and applications about six to eight weeks before application deadlines.

• Senior Research Awards—develop therapeutic approaches, including basic science, validation, or translation; for researchers with more than five years of experience. March 27, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
• Research Fellow Award—for researchers with less than five years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience working under the supervision of a mentor in multiple myeloma. April 24, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
• Biotech Investment Awards—drive and accelerate the development of innovative and effective treatments for myeloma. Deadline is August 28, 2012.

Go to Powerful News for a newsletter and other announcements. Email questions to Mariadora Saladino at saladinom@themmrf.org or go to Contact Us.

Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia 

Research into a cure for multiple sclerosis.

• Annual Funding Opportunities—applications are accepted from Australian institutions only.
  • Project Grants—deadlines for 2012 have passed; look for new announcements by the end of this year.
  • Fellowships—eligibility requirements and deadlines vary.

Learn more about MSRA's scientific agenda at Research.

National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease

Research into inflammatory bowel diseases.

• Research Awards—for UK institutions only. Deadlines for 2012 have passed; look for new announcements later this year.

Go to Contact Crohn's and Colitis UK for information about new funding opportunities.

National Blood Foundation

Research and education into transfusion medicine and blood banking.

• NBF Grants—deadlines for 2012 have passed; look for news about the 2013 grant cycle as early as June, 2012.

Learn more at NBF Scientific Research Grants Program.

See Infectious Diseases Society of America listed above.

Supporting health and medical research in Australia.

• Research Support includes:
  • Development Grants—deadline is July 11, 2012.
  • Project Grants—deadline for 2012 has passed; the next round opens in December 2012.
  • Program Grants—deadline is June 6, 2012.
• People Support includes fellowships and scholarships for Australian investigators at various stages of their careers. Eligibility requirements and deadlines vary.

Applications are accepted from Australian institutions only. See NHMRC's 2011-2012 Funding Calendar for all deadlines.

For more information, contact the Research Health Centre and sign up for NHMRC's Subscription Service.

Research grants and career awards for the investigation of bleeding disorders such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease at the subcellular, cellular, animal, or patient level.

U.S. citizenship is not required.

Research Grants Program

• Judith Graham Pool Postdoctoral Research Fellowships—research into bleeding disorders and vital insights into the complexities of hemophilia and related disorders. February 15, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
• Career Development Awards—innovative basic, pre-clinical, or clinical research of promising treatments and cures for bleeding disorders. Not seeking new applicants for the 2012 to 2013 cycle; check back for updates.
• National Hemophilia Foundation-Baxter Clinical Fellowship Program—clinicians committed to providing comprehensive care for people with bleeding and clotting disorders. February 21, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

Go to Contact Us.

Investigator-initiated research into prevention, treatment, and cure of multiple sclerosis. Areas of research include immunologic basis of MS, biology of glia and myelin, and infectious triggers and risk factors.

Get Funding

• Pilot Research Grants—one-year funding for cutting-edge ideas. Annual deadlines in early February, April, July, and October.
  • Email Jennifer Stark at jennifer.stark@nmss.org.
• Research Grants—studies to stop progression, restore function, improve quality of life, or prevent MS. Annual deadlines in early February and early August.
  • Email Bruce Bebo at bruce.bego@nmss.org.
• Daniel Haughton Senior Faculty Award—provides specialized training for established investigators to facilitate moves into new areas of MS research. Annual deadline is in August.
  • Email Jennifer Stark at jennifer.stark@nmss.org.
• Collaborative MS Research Centers—five-year grants to interdisciplinary teams of researchers to stimulate cross-pollination of ideas and attract new minds to the field of MS. Annual deadline is in September.
  • Email Bruce Bebo at bruce.bego@nmss.org.
• Postdoctoral Fellowships—applicants must be under the mentorship of senior scientists. Deadline is in mid-August.
  • Email Jennifer Stark at jennifer.stark@nmss.org.
• Career Transition Fellowships—postdoctoral trainees who demonstrate both commitment and exceptional potential to conduct MS-related research. Preliminary application deadline is in April or May; full application, mid-August.
  • Email Jennifer Stark at jennifer.stark@nmss.org.
• Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar Awards—promising young investigators starting their careers as independent researchers. Deadline is in mid-August.
  • Email Jennifer Stark at jennifer.stark@nmss.org.

Applicants must consult National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Research and Clinical Programs Department, register, and complete a pre-application before applying. Go to Apply Online for more information.

Go to Get Funding for more information. See Research News and sign up for News. Go to Contact Us.

Research to identify the genetic and environmental causes of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

• For Scientists and Medical Professionals
  • Discovery Grants—supports preliminary and proof of concept studies in preparation for a later application for funding from NIH or other federal agencies. October 17, 2011, deadline has passed; check back in July 2012 for new information.
  • Translational Research Grant—rapid translation of scientific discoveries into clinical applications. October 17, 2011, deadline has passed; check back in July 2012 for new information.
  • Psoriasis Fellowship Grant—opportunities for physicians training for research careers in academic dermatology. February 17, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.

Go to For Scientists and Medical Professionals for more information. Email questions to getinfo@psoriasis.org.

Funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering.

Find Funding—refer to the NSF Grant Proposal Guide for more information on submitting proposals.

• Active Funding Opportunities
• Postdoctoral Fellows
• Partners: Collaboration With Other Federal Agencies

Research into tropical diseases and infection control.

PAHEF does not support investigator-initiated research. It announces funding opportunities for solicited research through its newsletter—sign up to Receive the Latest News from PAHEF.

Prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research, education, and community outreach.

• Grants and Fellowships
  • Application Information—next deadline will be in fall 2012; check back in summer 2012 for updates.

Many areas of health and health care; some biomedical research.

• Grants
  • Calls for Proposals—see Future or Current Calls for Proposals. Check back for new opportunities. Each has a different deadline and application process.
    • Harold Amos Medical Faculty—postdoctoral research awards to increase diversity in medicine. Published annually. March 15, 2012, deadline has passed; check back for updates.
  • Unsolicited Proposals—investigator-initiated applications in defined areas accepted any time. See Submit a Proposal.
    • Pioneer awards—innovators with unconventional ideas that could lead to health or healthcare breakthroughs. Applications accepted any time. Check Current Calls for Proposals for topics of interest; go to Programs and grants for projects and to read about the Pioneer strategy.

Find general information at What We Fund. Sign up for alerts at MyRWJF. Email questions to mail@rwjf.org.

Clinical and translational pediatric research, domestic and international.

• Early Career Awards—encourages the development of medical research in child health. Concept submission deadline is June 15, 2012, and October 19, 2012, at noon Mountain Time.
  • Open to the following:
    • Physicians who are in a residency or fellowship program or completed such a program no more than one year before submitting a concept paper.
    • Postdoctoral researchers who received a doctoral degree no more than three years before submitting a concept paper.
  • Not open to researchers who have an NIH career development award.
• E. W. "Al" Thrasher Awards—supports investigator-initiated research to improve children’s health, emphasizing projects with potential to translate into clinically meaningful results within a few years. Concept papers accepted any time; grants are awarded February, June, and October. See a summary of Research Interests. Follow the Application Process.

For application information, go to How to Apply. Email or call the Contacts with your questions.

Clinical and basic research in otolaryngology.

• Research Grants—eligibility requirements vary. Deadlines for 2012 have passed; look for new announcements in October.

Research into human and animal health, mostly investigator-initiated. Award programs in Biomedical Science include:

• Investigator Awards—open only to investigators in the UK, Republic of Ireland, and low- or middle-income countries as defined on Low- and Middle-Income Country Eligibility.
  • New Investigator Awards—for researchers who are no more than five years from appointment to their first academic position.
  • Senior Investigator Awards—for established researchers.
• Fellowships—short- and long-term support for researchers at all stages of their careers. Eligibility requirements vary.
• Strategic Awards and Other Initiatives—eligibility requirements vary.
• Ph.D. Funding and Undergraduate Opportunities—eligibility requirements vary.

For deadlines, see Deadlines for Biomedical Science Applications. You may also want to explore support for other activities:

• Technology Transfer 
• International 
• Public engagement 
• Medical history and humanities 
• Ethics and Society 

For information and updates, sign up for News Feeds.

Education, research, and training in allergy, immunology, and clinical care.

WAO does not offer research, training, or career development grants at this time. Sign up for its E-Letter Registration for more information on its programs.

Research in areas relevant to the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases.

• Grants and other funding activities—deadlines and requirements vary. Check back for new opportunities.
  • Research activities—to find innovative ways to develop new drugs, barriers, diagnostics, and other tools against infectious diseases in developing countries. Prefers work led by researchers from disease endemic countries.
  • Empowerment training and fellowships—aims to develop strong leadership in health research and decision making. Open opportunities, if any, are listed above the table of past grant awards.

See Application and reporting forms. Go to TDR enews listserv for more information on funding opportunities. Email questions to masoudig@who.int.