Sources of Funding for Faculty and Postdocs
| Featured institutional and external funding opportunities for UMN faculty and postdoctoral scholars |
Internal FundingResource: Internal Funding Opportunities Masonic Cancer Center Internal Grants ProgramThe goal of the spring cycle funding opportunities is to support new research projects that will lead to nationally peer-reviewed funding. Research ideas that support the MCC Scientific Priorities for Growth are highly encouraged and will be given special consideration. Global Programs and Strategy Alliance International Travel Grants Faculty and P&A staff can apply for funding to support travel for research, curriculum development, conferences, or initial project phases. Office of the Vice President for Research Artist-in-Residence The Artist-in-Residence program allows artists to collaborate with scientists to benefit both science and art, spurring creative thinking and innovation. Awards of $25K each with two awards anticipated for 2024. Application opens August 14. The objective of the Cancer Research Translational Initiative (CRTI) Translational Working Group (TWG) awards is to make an impact on the translational goals of the TWGs in research leading to novel approaches in cancer diagnosis, prevention, or treatment. Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) K-R01 Transition to Independence Program and K Accelerator Program CTSI is now accepting applications for two research career development programs aimed at helping junior investigators build their research careers. The K-R01 Transition to Independence Program helps researchers position themselves to be competitive for R01 awards and the K Accelerator Program helps researchers position themselves for NIH K awards. Office of Academic Clinical Affairs Global Engagement Grants These grants ($1,500 to $15,000) support work that includes pilot projects, travel, or capacity-building activities such as educational programs, curriculum development, or technical training. The goal of the program is to help advance socially responsible global health work that emphasizes mutual partnership and equity. Technology Commercialization Early Innovation Fund The fund supports short-term projects that advance early-stage innovations, providing $3,000 to $10,000 per project to advance the technology readiness of an innovation through a variety of means. Open to all UMN researchers and employees, including faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and staff. All are welcome, and registration is not required. Office of Academic Clinical Affairs ODAT Translational Research Funding Deadline: proposals accepted on a continuous basis Turn your innovation into a product, service, or approach that improves human health with support from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute's Office of Discovery and Translation (ODAT). Funding areas of interest include health equity and accessibility, pediatrics, and rural health. MnDRIVE MnDRIVE Neuromodulation Research Fellowship Fellowships in neuromodulation are funded by MnDRIVE Brain Conditions. The yearlong fellowships will be awarded to outstanding doctoral students, postdoctoral trainees, and residents/clinical fellows pursuing research in neuromodulation. Projects with an industry partner are encouraged (but not required). |
Limited Extramural FundingThe Limited Extramural Funding list features opportunities that require university coordination. A few opportunities are highlighted below. For more information or to list a new opportunity, contact OVPR Research Advancement at [email protected]. Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr Foundation Johnson and Johnson W. M. Keck Foundation |
Government FundingCheck out the NIH Matchmaker tool ·Simply enter your abstract or terms into the search field (give it enough information for it to make as precise a match as possible). ·Select whether you want to search for: o Similar Projects, which will allow you to explore NIH funded projects that most closely match, which ICs funded those projects, to which study sections applications for those awards went, and more. o Similar Program Officials, which will show you which NIH program officials have grant portfolios that most closely match the information you input, allow you to explore the awards in those portfolios, provide you email addresses so you can contact the program officials, and shows you the ICs of the program officials o Explore the results screens! Filter results by clicking on the histograms. When in doubt, reach out – NIH staff are there to help you navigate the grants process! Federal
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Industry Funding & PartnershipsThe Industry Funding and Partnership Opportunities list is compiled by Technology Commercialization staff. For more information, contact Leza Besemann at [email protected]. Takeda, PepsiCo, and Corteva are currently seeking research partners. See new opportunities on the Halo website.
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Private Foundation FundingThe Corporate and Foundation Relations Private Foundation RFP list includes a wide range of funding opportunities that are currently available from private funders and foundations. Proposal Central Funding opportunities from professional societies and foundations. Human Immunome Project The Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants Awards of $150,000 to support early-career investigators working to significantly advance human immunology and vaccine and immunotherapy research for major global diseases. Vilcek Foundation 2024 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science Awards of $50,000 to young, immigrant biomedical scientists who demonstrate outstanding early achievement. The American Cancer Society’s Institutional Research Grant (ACS-IRG) supports the initiation of promising new cancer-related research projects by junior faculty members (Assistant Professors or their equivalents), so they can obtain preliminary results that will enable them to compete successfully for national research grants. ORGANIZATIONS THAT FUND RESEARCHA number of extramural funding opportunities are available for those interested in cancer-related research. A sampling of external funding agencies can be found below.
Other Funding ResourcesUniversity Libraries - The University Libraries provides resources for getting started with searching for funding and using reference databases, such as Pivot, SPIN, and the Foundation Directory Online (FDO). |
Funding Opportunities
Medical School
- Research and Equipment Grants
- MCRU/DCRU Facility Fee Subsidy Program
- Genomics subsidy
- R01 Award Program
- NIH Proposal Preparation Program
State Funded
- MN Partnership (MNP)
- Translational Product Development Fund (TPDF)
- Regenerative Medicine MN (RMM)
Office of Academic Clinical Affairs
- Funding Opportunities
- MNP/TPDF/RMM
Masonic Cancer Center
CTSI
U of M Corporate and Foundation Engagement
RIO
External
- NIH
- ARPA-H
- DoD