Environmental health equityAllergic and immunologic diseasesUnderserved populations+2 more
Who can apply: Open to clinical allergists and immunologists conducting community-based projects. Priority is given to projects incorporating volunteerism, meaningful community engagement, and sustainable relationships with communities. A committed community organization partnership with a letter of support may qualify for additional funding.
Pompe disease researchDisease understanding and mechanismsDiagnosis and biomarkers+6 more
Who can apply: Proposed projects must be directly related to Pompe disease research. Basic, translational, clinical, and patient-centered research will be considered. Selected LOI applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
Job Syndrome (AD-HIES)Rare multisystem immunodeficiency disordersCauses and treatments of Job Syndrome+2 more
Who can apply: Open to researchers worldwide, including previous applicants and grantees. Research must be selected and supervised by a qualified public charity; funds are disbursed to that institution rather than to the individual researcher. Applicants must submit a personal statement, detailed research proposal, budget and justification, applicable IACUC or IRB approval plan, CV or biosketch, and primary mentor biosketch. The Foundation will not consider inquiries from organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Pancreatic cancer researchBasic researchTranslational research+2 more
Who can apply: The proposed research team must include at least three principal investigators from at least two different institutions. The contact principal investigator must be affiliated with an academic institution in the United States.
The typical Research foundation awards grants of $14K. Approximately 40% of Research foundations actively fund new organizations, and 67% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Research Grants
How many foundations fund research?
There are 4,254 grantmaking foundations that fund research programs across 70 states.
What is the median grant size for research?
The median grant from foundations funding research is $14K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest research foundations?
The largest foundations funding research by annual giving include THE MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH, FUTURE OF LIFE INSTITUTE, THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $635M.
Which states have the most research funders?
The states with the most research foundations are California (502), New York (435), Texas (324). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
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