This page lists grant funding opportunities outside NIH that cover the same areas of science as the NIH Funding Opportunities Relevant to NIAID. Use this list to launch your own search: at any point in time, any organization may or may not have relevant funding opportunities. To suggest a foundation for the list, please email deaweb@niaid.nih.gov. See the Disclaimer about external links.
| Organization and home page link |
Relevant areas of research interest |
| Agency for Science, Technology and Research |
Biomedical research and development in Singapore.
Check Grants and Funding Opportunities for upcoming opportunities. |
| Alfred P. Sloan Foundation |
Fundamental research by early-career scientists.
Check Sloan Research Fellowships Brochure for upcoming opportunities. |
| Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy |
Gene therapy research to combat cancer.
- Young Investigator Award -- applicants must have a doctorate and be a tenure track assistant professor. Deadline is October 8, 2008, for applicants who submitted their abstracts by August 18, 2008.
Check Research Grants for opportunities, and go to RFAs and Deadlines to find out when you'll be able to apply. |
| Alliance for Lupus Research |
Research to prevent and cure lupus.
Check ALR Funded Research for upcoming opportunities. |
| American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology |
Research into asthma, allergy and immunologic disease.
Awards require AAAAI membership. Check Grants and Awards for more opportunities. |
| American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy |
Research to enhance knowledge and techniques in otolaryngic allergy diagnosis and treatment.
- AAOA Foundation Research Grant -- project themes are testing techniques, incidence of specific allergies, use of allergy in disease management, and specific therapeutic interventions. Deadlines are June 30 and December 31.
Go to Grant Information and Scholarship Program for more opportunities. |
| American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery |
Research to improve ear, nose, and throat care through research project, research training, and career development grants.
Check Grants and Fellowships for new opportunities. |
| American Association for Cancer Research |
Research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
Check Research Funding in the fall of 2008 for new opportunities. |
| American Association for Clinical Chemistry |
Clinical laboratory science and its application to health care.
Check VSF Funded Awards, Grants and Programs in the fall for new opportunities. |
| American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology |
Research to improve patient care in allergy, asthma, and immunology.
Check Application Forms in the fall of 2008 for new opportunities. |
| American College of Chest Physicians |
Research to treat and prevent diseases of the chest by focusing on critical care, tobacco prevention, humanitarian service, and clinical research.
Check Clinical Research Awards for new opportunities. Restrictions apply. |
| American College of Epidemiology |
Research into the distribution and determinants of disease risk.
Check Announcements for new opportunities. |
| American Diabetes Association |
Research ways to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.
Sign up for Diabetes eNewsletters to receive updates. |
| American Federation for Medical Research |
Research into all areas of patient-oriented, translational, and basic biomedical research.
Only members are eligible for awards. Check AFMR Awards in the fall of 2008 for new opportunities. |
| American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education |
Research and fellowships in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Go to Forms and Applications for more information about funding opportunities. |
| American Heart Association |
Research into cardiovascular disease and stroke.
For other opportunities, apply for funding through regional affiliates. Go to Identify Your Affiliate to find your affiliate, and see Applicant Information for details. |
| American Institute for Cancer Research |
Research into cancer prevention and treatment.
Go to Research Grants for more information. Sign up for email notices at Subscribe to AICR's e.Newsletter. |
| American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society |
Research into the causes of and treatments for otolaryngic diseases.
Check Research Grants in the fall of 2008 for funding opportunities.
Also see Trilological Society. |
| American Liver Foundation |
Research and career awards related to liver diseases, basic science, immunology, and transplantation.
Check Grant Applications for funding opportunities. |
| American Lung Association |
Basic, clinical, and behavioral research designed to find cures and to prevent and relieve the suffering associated with lung disease.
Check Research Awards and Grants Program for opportunities. |
| American Respiratory Care Foundation |
Investigator-initiated research, prevention, treatment, and quality care for respiratory diseases.
Go to Grants, Awards, and Fellowships for more information. |
| American Society of Hematology |
Investigator-initiated research to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders affecting blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic, and vascular systems.
Deadlines vary. Go to Awards and Research Grants. |
| American
Society of Nephrology |
Investigator-initiated clinical and basic research into kidney function, diseases, and treatments.
See due dates by opportunity at Grants and
Funding. Sign up for monthly updates at ASN Newsletters. |
| American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
Investigator-initiated research in tropical medicine, including the varied parasitic and viral diseases of the tropics, as well as other infectious diseases such as enteric and mycobacterial infections.
Funding and Fellowships Sponsored by ASTMH include the following:
Tropical Medicine and Hygiene News is published bimonthly and reviews current activities of the Society, available positions, funding opportunities, and other topics of interest. |
| amfAR |
HIV/AIDS research, some investigator-initiated.
You can see a list of opportunities at Research Grants.
To be notified of new opportunities, sign up for amFAR's monthly e-news. Choose the "Research Grant Opportunity Announcements" subscription. |
| Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation, Inc. |
Investigator-initiated research to improve bone marrow disease treatments, restore patients to health, and find cures for bone marrow failure diseases.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a doctoral level 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. |
| Arthritis Australia |
Investigator-initiated research and career awards in the fields of arthritis, rheumatic diseases, or other musculoskeletal diseases or conditions, including osteoporosis.
- Research Grants -- next deadline will probably be in July 2009. Check back in March 2009 for new information.
Grants are restricted to Australian citizens or permanent residents. |
| Arthritis Foundation |
Investigator-initiated research and training awards to prevent, control, and cure arthritis.
For all, expect new announcements at Information for Researchers on November 21, 2008. Applications due on February 6, 2009. |
| Arthritis
National Research Foundation |
Investigator-initiated research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.
Applicants don't have to be an American citizen, but should be in the U.S. for the duration of the grant. Check Application Guidelines for more. |
| Arthritis Society |
Investigator-initiated research and career development awards to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis in Canada.
For an overview of the program, go to Program Details.
Check Regulations and Applications for Researchers in November or December 2008 for new opportunities. |
| Association for International Cancer Research |
Investigator-initiated fundamental research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
The Association is based in Scotland but awards internationally; research may be performed outside of Scotland. |
| Australian Academy of Science |
Outstanding contributions to science, education and public awareness, science policy, international relations.
- International Science Linkages -- research support for scientific visits and collaborations. Many investigator-initiated programs offered; visit the site for details and deadlines.
Go to Research Support and sign up for the International Exchange List and Academy Newsletter. |
| Australian BioSecurity CRC |
Investigator-initiated research on the impact of emerging infectious diseases on the livestock industries, public health, and the environment.
Topics must meet AB-CRC objectives. For more information about funding opportunities, sign up for email notices at Subscribe to MyCRC. |
| Australian Cancer Research Foundation |
Investigator-initiated infrastructure and cancer and genomics research grants within Australia.
For more information, go to About CRF Grants and read Latest News. |
| Australian Lung Foundation |
Medical research into lung disease.
ALF Awards include the following:
Next deadline for all awards is October 30, 2008. All awards require Australian residency and some require membership. Go to Lungnet News for updates. |
| Australian Research Council |
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. Expect an announcement in October 2008 for the next application date.
- Linkage International -- awards, fellowships and grants for work in Australia or overseas. Expect an announcement in October 2008 for the next application date.
- Federation Fellowships -- designed to attract outstanding international researchers to Australia. Applications are due yearly. Expect an announcement in October 2008 for the next application date.
- Discovery Projects -- require Australian citizenship. Applications are due yearly. Expect an announcement in October 2008 for the next application date.
Go to Important Dates for an overview of deadlines. See Funding Rules and read Discovery Newsletter. |
| Australian Society for Microbiology |
Training and career grants to advance the science of microbiology in Australia.
- Awards and Prizes -- Many offered. Follow links there for details.
- One of the awards listed, the Research Trust Fellowship, offers a stipend for a full-time project in Australia. Applications are due October 30 every year.
Society membership required. Go to Australian Society for Microbiology News for the latest notices. |
| Australian Stem Cell Centre |
Research that uses stem cells to discover and develop new therapies for human disease.
Learn how to Apply for Funding. Sign up for the Mailing List and go to Contact ASSC to get more information. |
| Baxter International Foundation |
Investigator-initiated projects that improve the access, quality, and cost-effectiveness of healthcare.
Go to Application Procedures to learn about how to apply for investigator-initiated funding and see the restrictions. Next deadline is September 26, 2008. For latest news, go to News Releases. |
| Bayer Hemophilia Awards Program |
Research and education in hemophilia.
Go to About the Program for deadlines and application information, and read the Essential Information before downloading a letter of intent form from Application Forms. |
| Beckman Foundation, Arnold and Mabel |
Methods, instruments, and materials that will open up new avenues of research in science.
Deadline is October 1, 2008. Go to Guidelines and Procedures for more information. |
| Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |
Improvements in global public health in the following Grantmaking Areas:
To learn about submitting investigator-initiated proposals in any of the grantmaking areas, go to How to Submit a Letter of Inquiry. Check Requests for Proposals regularly for new opportunities, and sign up for email notices at Email Updates. |
| Biochemical Society |
Training and career development for biochemists.
Awards require membership. Go to Latest News and RSS Feeds for latest news about funding opportunities. |
| Biomedical Engineering Society |
Fellowships for biomedical engineers.
Fellowships are open to all biomedical engineers who qualify for membership, even if they are not members. Nominations are accepted any time, but members must meet different requirements than nonmembers.
Go to Fellows for more information. |
| Biophysical Society |
Development and dissemination of knowledge in biophysics.
2009 awards and deadlines will be announced in August. Funding is open only to members. Sign up for the Biophysical Society Newsletter to get updates. |
| Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council |
Basic, strategic and applied research in biological science.
Unless otherwise noted, deadlines are October 15, 2008. Funding is open to international scientists but host institutions must be in the UK. Most opportunities are investigator-initiated -- check each area's research priorities for topics of interest.
Go to Application Deadlines and BBSRC Grants Guide for more information. Go to Media, News and Events for the latest news. |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds |
Basic research in biomedicine.
|
| British Association for Cancer Research |
Laboratory and clinical research into all aspects of cancer.
Minimum age is 35. Deadline is October 31, 2008. |
| British Heart Foundation |
Heart health research.
- Project Grants -- for investigator-initiated research over three years. Applications accepted any time.
- Programme Grants -- for investigator-initiated research over five years. Next deadline is November 28, 2008.
- Fellowships -- deadlines and requirements vary.
Funding open only to researchers who work or plan to work in a UK research institution. For more information, go to Apply for Research Grants. For the latest news, see Latest News & Views from the BHF and register for the e-Newsletter. |
| British Lung Foundation |
Treatment, care, and support for people affected by diseases of the lungs.
Go to Grants Available later this year for opportunities. Funding open only to researchers who work in a UK institution. For the latest news, go to Media Centre. |
| British Medical Association |
Medical research.
Check BMA Research Grants for Scientists and Medical Practitioners in December 2008 for investigator-initiated opportunities in 2009, and go to BMA Research Grants FAQs for more information, including eligibility requirements. |
| British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy |
Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
Deadline is November 1, 2008. Check BSAC Grants Programme regularly for new funding opportunities. For more updates, read Latest News, and sign up for the newsletter at Register. |
| British Society for Haematology |
Basic and clinical research and post-graduate education in hematology.
For updates, go to News and Bulletins. |
| Broad Medical Research Program |
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. |
| BUPA Foundation |
Research into infectious diseases and toxins, occupational health, preventative health, training and career.
Funding is open only to researchers who work or plan to work in a UK institution. Other restrictions apply. Go to Eligibility for a BUPA Foundation Medical Research Grant to see if you qualify, and read Latest News for updates. |
| Burroughs Wellcome Fund |
Research into infectious diseases and toxins.
Open to U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents only. For more information, go to Grants Guide, and sign up for the Focus Newsletter. |
| California Institute for Regenerative Medicine |
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. |
| Canadian Diabetes Association |
Diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.
Diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.
See the Canadian Diabetes Association's Media Centre for latest news. |
| Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research |
Investigator-initiated research into HIV and AIDS.
Open to researchers in Canada who have expertise, productivity, and leadership in HIV/AIDS research.
Go to Apply for forms. |
| Canadian Hemophilia Society |
Investigator-initiated research into treatments and cures for bleeding disorders.
- Dream of a Cure Grants -- supports research in fields relevant to hemophilia. Deadline is November 14, 2008.
- Care Until Cure Grants -- supports clinical research to improve quality of life, including for people with hemophilia or related conditions such as HIV or hepatitis C. Deadline is November 14, 2008.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens and affiliated with a Canadian university or health-related organization.
For news from the Canadian Hemophilia Society, read Hemophilia Today Magazine. |
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
Improvements in Canadian health, health services, and health care.
Opportunities include the following:
- Catalyst Grant: Pandemic Preparedness -- supports three phases of pandemic preparedness: pre-pandemic research, outbreak research, and knowledge translation of research findings. Registration deadline was August 15, 2008; application deadline is October 1, 2008.
- Fellowship -- supports highly qualified candidates who want to conduct health research in Canada or abroad. Open to Canadians and citizens of other countries. Deadlines are October 1, 2008, and February 2, 2009.
In general, opportunities are open only to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Go to Current Opportunities and Institute of Infection and Immunity for additional opportunities and funding information. To learn more about the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, go to CIHR Publications. |
| Canadian Liver Foundation |
Investigator-initiated liver research, including transplantation.
- Operating Grants -- supports hepatobiliary research. Open to researchers with academic appointments in Canadian universities or affiliated institutions. Deadline for 2008 has passed; check back for 2009 information.
Go to CLF Grant Programs and How to Apply for information on funding opportunities. |
| Canadian Lung Association |
Investigator-initiated research into chronic lung diseases and infectious diseases like tuberculosis, flu, and pneumonia.
In general, funding opportunities are open only to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Go to Our research and Apply for funding for more information on funding opportunities. |
| Cancer and Bowel Research Trust |
Investigator-initiated research into the causes, cure, and prevention of cancer-related illness.
Open to investigators who will be conducting research at an institution in Australia. |
| Cancer Council Australia |
Research into cancer therapies.
Go to Research for information on funding opportunities. |
| Cancer Research Institute |
Research into immunologic approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
Go to Research Programs for more information on funding opportunities, and read The Researcher for updates to research programs. |
| Cancer Research UK |
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. Next deadline is October 31, 2008.
- Project Grants -- supports basic, clinical, and translational research. Next deadline is October 31, 2008.
These grants are open only to researchers working in the UK.
Go to Apply for Funding for more information. |
| Centers for Disease Control |
Research into infectious diseases and toxins, HIV and AIDS, and emergency response.
Check Grant Funding Opportunity Announcements regularly for funding opportunities. Sign up for email notices at email updates. |
| Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America |
Multidisciplinary research in areas such as immunology, infectious diseases, and genetics.
For more information on funding opportunities, go to Research, and sign up for the CFIDSLink newsletter. |
| Chronic Granulomatous Disorder Research Trust (UK) |
Investigator-initiated research into immunology, Aspergillus infections, and gene therapy.
- Project Grants -- supports postdocs.
- Innovative Basic Grant Awards -- supports short-term, small-scale projects that are fundamental to the understanding of chronic granulomatous disorder.
- Ph.D. Studentships -- for exceptional candidates in laboratories with a proven track record in research on chronic granulomatous disorder.
- Clinical Research Fellowships -- for investigators to undertake specialized research projects for understanding and treating chronic granulomatous disorder.
Check Grants
Available and For
Researchers for more information. |
| Concern Foundation |
Investigator-initiated cancer research, including genetics, cell biology, and immunology.
- Grants will be awarded only to investigators at the level of assistant professor or equivalent.
- Priority to investigators who have yet to obtain significant funding for their work.
- Applicants at governmental agencies are not eligible.
Go to Grants for information on eligibility, award terms, and selection process. Check Grants -- Application in spring 2009 for the 2009-2010 grant period.
Learn more about Concern by reading the Concern Under the Microscope newsletter. |
| CSL Behring Foundation |
Medical research related to bleeding disorders.
Check Applying for Grants and Latest News for more information. |
Cure Kids NZ |
Investigator-initiated research into childhood diseases.
Funding is open only to researchers living in New Zealand. Go to Research We Fund for more information. |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation |
Investigator-initiated research into the causes, mechanisms, therapies, and prevention of cancer.
- Fellowship Award -- candidates must apply under the guidance of a mentor. Next deadline is March 16, 2009.
- Clinical Investigator Award -- applicants must be nominated by their institution, have their M.D. or dual M.D. and Ph.D., and be board-eligible. Deadline for 2008 has passed. Check back for 2009 information.
Go to Award Programs for more information on funding opportunities, and read News about the Foundation. |
| Dana Foundation |
Brain research in neuroscience and immunology.
- Brain and Immuno-Imaging Grant Program -- supports researchers early in their career or at the assistant or associate professor level. Deadline for 2008 has passed. Check back for 2009 information.
For more information on funding opportunities, go to Science and Health Grants. To learn more about the Dana Foundation and its work, subscribe to Podcasts and check News and Publications. |
| Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation |
Research related to diabetes, especially alternative, complementary, integrative, and nutritional therapies.
Sign up for the eNewsletter to get the latest diabetes news. |
| Diabetes Australia |
Research into the prevention, cure, and treatment of diabetes.
Supports researchers in Australia.
Diabetes Australia Research Trust supports research throughout Australia by providing over 50 grants annually to researchers. The 2008 deadline for DART grants has passed. |
| Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation |
Investigator-initiated research on finding the cause, prevention, treatment, and cure of diabetes and its complications.
- Research Grants -- areas of primary interest are islet cell transplantation, macrovascular disease, and neuropathy. Deadline is December 30, 2008.
For more information and to join the mailing list, go to Contact Us. |
| Diabetes UK |
Investigator-initiated research into care, treatment, cause, prevention, and cure of diabetes.
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.
Check the Medical Research page for new funding opportunities. Sign up for email notices at DDCF Medical Research Program Mailing Lists. |
| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation |
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. |
| Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Inc. |
Investigator-initiated research into bone marrow transplantation.
For more information on submitting an application, go to Grant Applications -- applications accepted any time.
For more information on the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Inc., go to Publications. |
| Food Allergy Initiative |
Investigator-initiated research into the treatment and cure of food allergies.
For more information on food allergies, sign up for email notices at Register/Sign-Up. |
| Gateway for Cancer Research |
Investigator-initiated, innovative, integrative, and complementary phase I and phase II cancer clinical studies.
- Clinical Investigation Grant Program
For more information on funding opportunities, go to Research Overview. |
| Grand Challenges in Global Health |
Investigator-initiated health research projects that aim to achieve scientific breakthroughs needed to prevent, treat, and cure diseases of the developing world.
For more information, see Topics Overview and Application Instructions. To receive news, updates, and new funding opportunities, sign up for Email Updates.
Also see Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute |
Investigator-initiated biomedical research and science education.
Check Research Grants regularly for funding opportunities. Read HHMI News for latest updates. |
| Human Frontier Science Program |
Investigator-initiated novel, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches to life sciences research.
Research Grants -- next deadline will be posted in December 2008.
- Young Investigators’ Grants -- for teams of scientists who are all within 5 years of establishing an independent laboratory and within 10 years of obtaining their Ph.D.s.
- Program Grants -- for
independent scientists at all stages of their careers.
Fellowships
- Long-Term Fellowships -- for applicants with a Ph.D. in biology to begin a new project in a different field of the life sciences.
- Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships -- for applicants with a Ph.D. in the physical sciences who wish to receive training in biology.
For more information, go to Guidelines and Application Instructions. Check Programs for funding opportunities. |
| Immune Tolerance Network |
Investigator-initiated clinical trials in kidney, liver, and islet transplantation; autoimmune diseases; allergy and asthma, as well as tolerance assay or mechanistic studies.
To receive notifications of new funding opportunities, sign up at the ITN Mailing List. |
| Infectious Diseases Society of America |
Investigator-initiated research, patient care, education, public health, and prevention related to infectious diseases.
For more information, go to Awards and Scholarships. Sign up for infectious diseases news at ID News Services. |
| International Society for Heart and
Lung Transplants |
Investigator-initiated research into advancing the science and treatment of end-stage heart and lung
diseases.
Eligibility requirements vary. Next deadline is February 2009.
For more information, go to ISHLT Grants and Awards
Program. |
| International Society for Infectious
Diseases |
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
Fellowships -- for investigators under 40. Annual deadline is March 1.
- SSI/ISID
Fellowships -- for physicians and scientists from developing and middle-income countries. Annual deadline is April 1.
For updates on new funding opportunities, sign up for ISID
News. |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation International |
Research into a cure for diabetes and diabetes-related
complications.
JDRF
Requests for Applications
For more information on funding opportunities, go to For
Scientists. Go to Publications to Subscribe
to JDRF E-Newsletters. |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute with CDC |
Research into disorders of the brain and spinal cord.
Requirements and length of commitment vary by education level.
To learn about other programs, go to Professional
Training. |
| Leukaemia Research Fund |
Research into leukemia and other blood disorders. For UK researchers.
|
| Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society |
Research into blood cancer research, education, and patient
services.
For more information, go to Research
Grants and sign up for LLS
eNews. |
| Leukemia Research
Foundation |
Research into leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome.
Go to Research
Grants: Application for more information, and read Leukemia
Research News. |
| Life Sciences Research Foundation |
Research into the spectrum of the life sciences: biochemistry; cell, developmental, molecular, plant, structural, organismic population and evolutionary biology; endocrinology; immunology; microbiology; neurobiology; physiology; virology.
Fellowships are open only to M.D., Ph.D., D.V.M., or D.D.S. who
do not hold a faculty appointment. Go to Application
Instructions for more information. |
| Lupus Foundation of
America |
Research into the causes of and cure for lupus.
Cycles vary for funding but generally offered in early spring. Go to LFA
Research Program and sign up for the Lupus
Now newsletter for new funding opportunities. |
| Lupus
Research Institute |
Research into the cause of, treatment of, and cure for lupus.
Next grant cycle
announcement expected January 2009. For more information on funding
opportunities, sign up for the LRI
Mailing List. |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation |
Research into the treatment and cure of lymphoma.
Go to Website
Sign Up to register for updates and 2009 opportunities. |
| Multiple Myeloma Research
Foundation |
Research into various areas of multiple myeloma research,
including immunology, immunotherapy, and transplantation.
- Fellows'
Awards -- for researchers with less than five years'
experience. Next deadline for funding is March 1, 2009.
- Senior
Research Awards -- for investigators with at least five years'
experience in blood cancer research. Next deadline for funding is
February 1, 2009.
Go to Apply for a
Grant for more information. |
| Multiple Sclerosis Research
Australia |
Research into a cure for multiple sclerosis.
Grants awarded to Australian citizens. If a
project entails working with international researchers, the independent Research Management Council will consider the
application and, if approved, funds will be sent to the Australian leading
institution to be distributed as necessary.
Some opportunities have citizenship and residency requirements.
For more information, read Publications. |
| National Association
for Colitis and Crohn's Disease |
Research into inflammatory bowel diseases.
Register
for Medical Research Awards to get information about 2009
awards. |
| National
Blood Foundation |
Research and education into transfusion medicine and blood
banking.
Go to Newsletters
and Journal for updates. |
| National Foundation for Infectious
Diseases |
Education and research into the causes, treatment, and prevention
of infectious diseases. National Foundation for Infectious Diseases offers joint grants and fellowship programs with the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Application process for 2009 begins in fall 2008. Go to the Media Center for latest
information. |
| National Health and Medical Research
Council |
Supporting health and medical research in Australia.
- Project
Grants -- investigator-initiated research. Deadline for 2009 will
be posted later this year.
- Program
Grants -- investigator-initiated research. Deadline for 2009 will
be posted later this year.
Applications are accepted from Australian institutions only. See Funding
Calendar for upcoming opportunities. Go to News and Events for the latest updates. |
| National Hemophilia
Foundation |
Research grants and career awards for investigation of bleeding
disorders such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease at the
subcellular, cellular, animal, or patient level.
Find an overview of all the programs at Research
Grants Program. Get details at the links above. |
| National
Institute of Clinical Studies (Australia) |
Clinical research in all areas of public and individual health.
National Institute of Clinical Studies is part of National Health and Medical Research Council (see
above).
Go to Funding
Programs to learn more, and subscribe to NICS Update for more information. |
| National Multiple Sclerosis
Society |
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.
- Research
Grants -- for university-based scientists and clinicians. Deadlines are early August and early February.
- Pilot
Research -- one-year funding for cutting-edge ideas.
Applications due in October.
- Postdoctoral
Fellowships -- applicants must be under the mentorship of senior scientists. Deadline is early September 2008.
Applicants must consult National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Research and Clinical Programs
Department before submitting an application. Go to NMSS Funding Programs and Awards and Research Bulletins for more details. Also go to Apply
Online for more information, and sign up for News. |
| Pan American Health and Education
Foundation (PAHEF) |
Investigator-initiated research into childhood obesity and healthy aging.
For more information about Pan American Health and Education Foundation, sign up for Email Updates. |
| Prevent Cancer Foundation |
Prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research, education, and community outreach.
- Grants and Fellowships -- investigator-initiated proposals in the following areas:
- Basic, clinical, translational, and population-based research.
- Education programs in cancer prevention.
- Early detection.
- Behavioral interventions.
Next deadline is February 28. Go to Application Guidelines; sign up for the Prevent Cancer Foundation e-Newsletter. |
| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation |
Many areas of health and health care.
Go to What We Fund, and sign up for Email Services for more information about funding opportunities. |
| Sandler Program for Asthma Research |
New pathways of investigation in basic research of asthma. Strong interest in innovation and risk. No preliminary data required.
- Sandler Program -- investigator-initiated research, open to U.S. and Canadian scientists only. Next deadline is
February 11, 2009.
Go to Sandler Program to sign up to receive the 2009 program announcement. |
| South African Medical Research Council |
All health topics.
Funds South African researchers only. |
| Thrasher Research Fund |
Clinical and translational pediatric research, domestic and international.
- Research Grant -- investigator-initiated research. Submit a "concept paper" at any time.
- Early Career Award -- Open to physicians in a residency or fellowship program or who completed that program no more than one year before submitting a concept paper, post-doctoral researchers who received the doctoral level degree no more than three years before submitting a concept paper. Not open to holders of an NIH career development award.
For application information, go to How to Apply. |
| Triological Society |
Clinical and basic research in otolaryngology.
Career Development awards – for otolaryngologists.
- Letters of intent -- due December 15, 2008
- Applications -- due January 15, 2009
Go to Research Grants. Also see American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society. |
| Wellcome Trust |
Research into human and animal health, mostly investigator-initiated.
Unless otherwise noted, applications are accepted any time. Each award type has its own requirements and application process. Go to Application Information, and check each category's funding page.
Most grants are open to researchers in the UK or Ireland only; some are open to those collaborating with investigators in the UK or Ireland or having previous Wellcome Trust funding.
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| World Allergy Organization |
Education, research, and training in allergy, immunology, and clinical care.
Contact the WAO Secretariat for more information. Sign up for WAO News and Notes for more information on funding opportunities. |
| World Health Organization |
Research in areas relevant to the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases.
Deadlines and requirements vary. Research Go to TDR Grants for more information on funding opportunities. |
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