May

The Private Funding Opportunities searchable and sortable database table below is listed by disease and/or field in alphabetical order. Please type inside the search table below the disease, the specific grant name, name of agency or any other keywords to find more information about any biomedical research grants or educational grants available with deadlines in May.

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Disease/Field Funding Agency Name of Grant / Description Eligibility / Amount Deadlines
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) Therapeutics Funding Program: Neuroimaging and CSF Biomarker Development Program is to develop biomarkers for which there is a clear clinical need in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. $600,000 One year with potential for follow-on funding. Multi-year proposals can be considered. Letter of Intent May 13, 2024. Invited Full Proposal July 22, 2024
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) Therapeutics Funding Program: Drug Development program seeks to support in vivo preclinical studies that advance lead molecules developed for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to IND-enabling studies. Up $5M Letter of Intent May 13, 2024. Invited Full Proposal July 22, 2024
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) Therapeutics Funding Program: Prevention Beyond program seeks to support studies of cognitive symptoms due to health conditions, comparative effectiveness research, and epidemiological studies that probe whether the use or choice of drugs alters the risk for dementia or cognitive decline. Up to $5M for clinical trials based on stage and scope of research

  • For studies requiring additional support, co-funding from other funding agencies or investors is encouraged
  • Payment structure will be negotiated and based on milestone achievements and recruitment.
  • Letter of Intent May 13, 2024. Invited Full Proposal July 22, 2024
    Biological | Biomedical Sciences Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program supports early-career scientists dedicated to diversity $8.6 million over 10 years, including full salary and benefits, with an annual research budget of $400,000 over the first five years and $600,000 over the second five years. May 15, 2024
    Cancer American Association for Cancer Reserach (AACR) Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers $206,000 over 2 years May 15, 2024
    Cancer American Association for Cancer Reserach (AACR) Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR NextGen Grant for Transformative Cancer Research $450,000 over 3 years May 16, 2024
    Cancer American Association for Cancer Reserach (AACR) Clinical Oncology Research (CORE) Training Fellowships Program is designed to provide an industry-academic clinical practicum with a unique opportunity for academic clinicians to train in drug development. $100,000 one years May 31, 2024
    Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Pilot & Feasibility Award Up to $50,000 per year plus 12% indirect costs for up to two (2) years May and December
    Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship To support (non-Path to a Cure related) postdoctoral research training related to cystic fibrosis. $63,350 first year (indirect costs not allowed) May and December
    Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Path to a Cure (PTAC) to support postdoctoral research training in topics related to the CFF Path to a Cure Initiative (see guidelines for areas of interest). $63,350 first year (indirect costs not allowed) May and December
    Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Path to a Cure Research grants to support basic science research that may enable the development of new therapies that directly impact CFTR function (see guidelines for areas of interest). $150,000 per year (plus 12 percent for indirect costs) for up to two years, and 12% indirect costs. May and December
    Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Path to a Cure (PTAC) Pilot and feasibility awards are intended to support basic science research studies focused on developing and testing new hypotheses in areas relevant to cystic fibrosis. $50,000 per year (plus 12 percent for indirect costs) for up to two years. May and December
    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 at a dental school. $250,000 over 5 years May 15
    Focused Ultrasound Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation External Awards Program provides funding for investigator-initiated research projects that fall into either of two categories: (i) Preclinical and pilot clinical studies that promise to lead to the development of a reimbursable clinical indication for focused ultrasound within the next five to seven years, or (ii) High-risk, early-stage, proof-of-concept projects that are unlikely to receive funding from other sources. $100,000 Abstracts are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Full proposal deadlines: February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
    Frontotemporal Degeneration Disorders (FTD) Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Accelerating Drug Discovery for Frontotemporal Degeneration. $100,000-$150,000 based on stage and scope of research 1-year May 13, 2024 LOI. July 22, 2024 invited Full Proposal
    Hematology American Society of Hematology (ASH) ASH Scholar Awards 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. Maximum of $100,000 for Fellow Scholars, $125,000 for the new Fellow to Faculty Scholars, and $150,000 for Junior Faculty Scholars, to two- to three-year period of the award. May 1, 2024 LOI. August 1, 2024 application by invitation only.
    Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) The HD Human Biology Project grant mechanism provide support for young scientists to work collaboratively with HD Clinics from around the world. $75,000/year one or two year ($50,000 salary support and $25,000 research budget) Mid-May 2024 LOI. Late July 2024 application.
    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) /Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA) 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) $130,000 per year duration of 1-3 years. May 6, 2024 LOI. July 19, 2024 full application.
    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) /Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA) Career Development Awards are 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). $102,500 per year duration of 1-3 years May 6, 2024 LOI. July 19, 2024 full application.
    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) /Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA) Research Fellowship Awards 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. $70,000 per year duration of 1-3 years. May 6, 2024 LOI. July 19, 2024 full application.
    Multiple Sclerosis National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) Pilot Grant Program is designed to support unique or novel ideas with the potential to open significant new areas of research on multiple sclerosis. $50,000 for 1 year. January, May and September.
    Multiple Sclerosis National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) Career Transition Fellowship targets current postdoctoral trainees who demonstrate both commitment and exceptional potential to conduct MS-related research. $550,000 over 5 years Preliminary application April/May, full application mid-August.
    Neuroendocrine Tumor North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) NANETS Basic/Translational Science Investigator Award (BTSI) program encourages 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 May 31, 2023
    Neuroendocrine Tumor North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) NANETS Clinical Investigator Scholarship (NCIS) program 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. $50,000 per 1 year for 2 years May 31, 2023
    Neuroendocrine Tumor North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) NANETS Theranostics Investigator Grant encourages early career professionals to pursue research focused in theranostics and neuroendocrine tumors. MD, MD/PhD, DO degree or equivalent. $50,000 per 1 year for 2 years May 31, 2023
    Neuropsychiatric Disease One Mind Institute Rising Star Research Awards are directed at understanding fundamental characteristics and biological mechanisms of brain function and dysfunction are within scope, as well as the translation of basic science mechanisms into better diagnostics and treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders, fund promising, early career investigators through a competitive grants process to accelerate research on major neuropsychiatric disorders. $83,333 will be distributed annually for 3 years May 15
    Neuropsychiatric Disease One Mind Institute One Mind Supplemental technology grants support Rising Star Awards whose proposal can be enhanced by optical interrogation of neural circuit/ensemble dynamics are encouraged to apply for this supplemental award from Inscopix. 1 state-of-the-art nVoke miniature microscope system with scientific and technical support for the duration of the grant May 15
    Ovarian Cancer The Tell Every Amazing Lady® (T.E.A.L) Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation Medical Research Program offers funding in support of ovarian cancer research studies that are most aligned with that mission as determined by the T.E.A.L.® board of directors and scientific advisory board. $40,000 May 31
    Pediatric cancer Children’s Cancer Research Fund Emerging Scientist Award is designed to develop the independent research of highly qualified individuals still early in their careers. $100,000 for 1 year May 30
    Pediatric Nutrition/Health Gerber Foundation Research Grant Pediatric 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. Limit $350,000 on grants with no more than $125,000/year. Limit of $20,000 on Novice research grants) Concept Paper May 15 and November 15. February 15 and August 15 Full Proposal.
    Rare Diseases Topical Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Addressing Rare Diseases Topical (PCORI)seeking to fund high-quality, patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) projects that focus on rare diseases. Up to $12 million 5 year project Applicant Town Hall May 14, 2024; 12 pm (ET). Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline June 4, 2024; 5 pm (ET)
    Sexual & Reproductive Health Lalor Foundation The 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 November 1
    Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Postdoctoral 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. May 1, 2023 LOI. August 7, 2023 full proposal by invitation only
    Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) 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. $150,000 over 2 years May 1, 2023 LOI. August 7, 2023 full proposal by invitation only
    Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) JDRF’s Strategic Research Agreements provide research funding for single or multiple investigators to address critical gaps and challenges and potential breakthroughs in Type 1 diabetes research. The budget and duration of funding are variable and continued funding is based on satisfactory effort and quarterly progress on milestones. May 2, 2024
    Vasculitis Vasculitis Foundation New Investigator Pilot Grants: Etiology/Pathogenesis (Could include a broad range of studies of immunity, inflammation, or
    vascular biology. Relevance to human vasculitis will be taken into account by the reviewers.) Epidemiology, including genetics
    Diagnosis, including identification of disease subtype Treatment/Management, including therapeutics to treat vasculitis or prevent complications, biomarkers, and psychosocial outcomes.
    $25,000 maximum per year for two years (total $50,000) March LOI. August invited full application.


    Updated on April 7, 2023

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