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 |
Investigator-initiated science and technology projects.
Check Major Program Areas for upcoming opportunities, and read Apply For Grants to learn how to apply. |
| Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy |
Gene therapy research to combat cancer.
Check Types of Grants in January 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 Grant Applications in March 2009 for next year's opportunities. For the latest news, go to Lupus Research Update. |
| American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology |
Research into asthma, allergy and immunologic disease.
Check Grants and Awards regularly for opportunities, and sign up for the newsletter at AAAAI eNews. |
| American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy |
Research to enhance knowledge and techniques in otolaryngic allergy diagnosis and treatment.
Next deadline is December 31, 2008. Go to Latest News for more information. |
| 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 other opportunities, and go to Press Room for the latest news. |
| 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.
For information on how to apply, read Awards Information and VSF Funded Awards, Grants and Programs. For news and updates, go to AAAC Publications. |
| 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 Diabetes Association |
Research ways to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.
Next deadlines are January 15, 2009. For more information, go to Research Grant Applications and Administration, and 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 |
Support for students and faculty in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Go to Programs for a list of scholarships and fellowships. Deadlines vary. |
| 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 Program Facts for more information. Sign up for email notices at Subscribe to AICR's e.Newsletter. |
| American Liver Foundation |
Research and career awards related to liver diseases, basic science, immunology, and transplantation.
Check ALF & AASLD Research Awards Program next summer for 2010 funding opportunities. For news, go to Media Center. |
| 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 in 2009 for opportunities. Go to Research for more information. |
| 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, the Arthritis Foundation hopes to fund new 2009 awards and plans to post new opportunity announcements as soon as possible. Read more and watch for news at Information for Researchers. |
| 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.
Check Regulations and Applications for Researchers in February 2009 for news on future 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 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.
You must be an Australian BioSecurity-CRC member or apply with a Core and Supporting Partner. Topics must meet AB-CRC objectives. 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 -- many listed. Check page for details.
Next deadline for all awards is October 2009. 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.
- Linkage International -- awards, fellowships and grants for work in Australia or overseas.
- Federation Fellowships -- designed to attract outstanding international researchers to Australia. Applications are due yearly.
- Discovery Projects -- require Australian citizenship. Applications are due yearly.
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. 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.
- Research Funding -- fundamental and therapeutic stem cell research as well as enabling technologies. Applications accepted continuously.
- Calls for Applications -- check periodically for new opportunities.
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.
- Application Procedures -- see the restrictions. Applications due quarterly. Next deadlines are January 23, April 14, June 30, and September 25, 2009.
For latest news, go to News Releases. |
| Bayer Hemophilia Awards Program |
Research and education in hemophilia.
Letters of intent accepted at any time. 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.
Due yearly in fall. Check Guidelines and Procedures for 2009 information. |
| Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |
Advances in health that are created and shared with those who need them most.
The Global Health Program sponsors investigator-initiated research in the following areas:
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. |
| Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council |
Basic, strategic, and applied research in biological science.
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 Media, News and Events for the latest news. |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds |
Basic research in biomedicine including the fields of immunology, allergy and infectious diseases.
|
| British Association for Cancer Research |
Laboratory and clinical research into all aspects of cancer.
Applicant must be a BACR member. Minimum age is 35. |
| 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. Due by 12 noon on the last working day of February, May, August, or November.
- Fellowships -- many available. 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. You can register for the e-Newsletter. |
| British Lung Foundation |
Research and treatment for any aspect of a lung condition.
Funding open only to researchers who apply through and work in a UK institution. For the latest news, go to Media Centre. |
| British Medical Association |
Medical research.
- H C Roscoe -- for viral respiratory diseases.
- The James Trust -- for asthma research. Applicants must be registered medical practitioners in the UK.
- Helen H Lawson -- to study interactions between animal diseases and humans. Applicants must be registered medical practitioners in the UK.
Deadline for all applications is March 6, 2009. Open to members only.
For more information and other opportunities, go to BMA Research Grants and read BMA Research Grants FAQs. |
| British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy |
Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
Deadline is November 1, 2009. 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.
|
| Burroughs Wellcome Fund |
Investigator-initiated 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.
Holds annual competition for investigator-initiated research. Go to Research in summer 2009 for information on next year's contest. |
| 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.
- CHS Dream of a Cure Research Program --
supports research in fields relevant to hemophilia. Check back for 2009 information.
- 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. Check back for 2009 information.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens and affiliated with a Canadian
university or health-related organization. |
Canadian
Institutes of Health Research |
Improvements in Canadian health, health services, and health care.
Opportunities open in a variety of research areas. Go to Current Opportunities and go to the Institute of Infection and Immunity for other funding opportunities.
To learn
more about the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, go to CIHR Publications Information. |
Canadian Liver
Foundation |
Investigator-initiated liver research, including transplantation.
- CLF Grant Programs -- for hepatobiliary research. Open to researchers with academic
appointments in Canadian universities or affiliated institutions.
Check back in early 2009 for new information.
Go to Grant
Programs for other funding opportunities. |
| Canadian Lung Association |
Investigator-initiated research into chronic lung diseases and
infectious diseases like tuberculosis, flu, and pneumonia.
Go to Our
Research for more information. |
| 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 and Designated Grants for more information on funding opportunities, and read The Researcher for news. |
| 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 July 31, 2009.
- Project
Grants -- supports basic, clinical, and translational research.
Next deadline is May 22, 2009.
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.
Opportunities open in a variety of research areas. 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.
Check Grants
Available in June 2009 for new funding opportunities. Go to For
Researchers for more information. |
Concern Foundation |
Investigator-initiated cancer research, including genetics, cell
biology, and immunology.
Go to Grants for eligibility, award terms, and selection process, and check Grants > Application in spring for information on the 2009 to 2010 grant period.
To learn more
about Concern, read 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.
Check Research Grants
Applications in early 2009 for information on funding opportunities. Funding is open only to
researchers living in
New
Zealand.
For more information, go to Research We Fund and read the Cure Kids Newsletters. |
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 -- for young physicians to conduct patient-oriented cancer research. Next deadline is March 2, 2009.
Go to For Scientists for more award information, and read News and Events for updates. |
Dana Foundation |
Brain research in neuroscience and immunology.
For more information on funding opportunities, go to Science and Health Grants and General Guidelines. To learn
more about the Dana Foundation and its work, read News and Publications 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 -- check back in early 2009 for next year's application.
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 -- check back in early 2009 for information. Awards are for research in Australia only.
For more information, go to National Research and What Diabetes Australia Does. |
| Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation |
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. Next deadline is June 30, 2009.
For more information, go to Research. |
| 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.
- Area specific requests for applications:
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 about FAI grant proposals, email info@faiusa.org. |
| 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.
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 -- Online pre-registration required by March 20, 2009. Letter of intent deadline is March 31, 2009. Applicants will be notified by July 2009 if they are invited to submit a full application. Full application deadline is mid-September 2009. See Guidelines and Applications Instructions for more information.
- 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.
For more information on submitting a proposal, see Guidelines for Submission Concept Proposals and Submit a Proposal. |
| 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 Transplantation |
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.
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 2010 funding is March 17, 2009.
- Program
Grants -- investigator-initiated research. Deadline for 2009 applications 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).
- 2010
Fellowships -- check back for deadline.
Go to 2008-2009 Funding Calendar 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.
Contact National MS Society for deadline information.
- Postdoctoral
Fellowships -- applicants must be under the mentorship of senior scientists. Generally, deadline is August.
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 27. 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. |
| Strategic Program for Asthma Research (formerly Sandler Program) |
New pathways of investigation in basic research of asthma. No preliminary data or knowledge of the field required. Strong interest in innovation and risk.
- Description of Awards -- investigator-initiated research, open to investigators from nonprofit research organizations in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Ireland, Sweden, or UK.
- Next deadline is
February 11, 2009.
|
| South African Medical Research Council |
All health topics.
Funds South African citizens or permanent residents. |
| 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 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
- researchers who received a doctoral 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 -- were 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.
For information and updates, sign up for Wellcome News Feeds. |
| World Allergy Organization |
Education, research, and training in allergy, immunology, and clinical care.
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.
Research Go to TDR Grants for more information on funding opportunities. |
