Posts Tagged ‘foundation’

We know, contacting program officers can be nerve-racking, and for good reason. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that program officers are there to help when you need it. We came across this great article from The Chronicle of Higher Education by Michael J. Spires titled, “What to Say – and Not Say – to Program Officers.” Some of his advice is very straightforward: If you have a question make sure you have … Read More

Thursday, January 12 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201 Are you familiar with NIH funding but not sure where to start when it comes to foundations? Maybe you need seed funding for a new project or you’re planning a conference and could use help finding corporate sponsors. Join us for a seminar on Understanding Foundation Funding, presented by the OHSU Foundation’s Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Learn key differences between government … Read More

The Dana Foundation seeks proposals from junior faculty on improving human brain and brain-immune functioning in health and disease. The Foundation will provide up to $200,000 in pilot funding for innovative ideas that have direct clinical application. Previously funded studies under this program have focused primarily on 1) understanding normal brain functioning, how it is altered by disease or injury, and how it recovers or repairs, 2) assessing and improving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and … Read More

The Collins Medical Trust is a local foundation that provides up to $30,000 three times a year to faculty and postdoctoral fellows. The purpose of these awards is to aid, further, promote and develop research related to the cause, cure, and treatment of human diseases. The Trust typically provides seed funding for projects that will be eligible for NIH or other substantial funding. Successful proposals will impact the heath of Oregonians, but also have the … Read More

This fall, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure is offering several funding opportunities for breast cancer researchers at various stages of their careers. Here is a brief snapshot of the available opportunities. Refer to the full announcements for more information. Promise Grants – Supports two or three PIs and an investigative team made up of laboratory, clinical, and public health researchers to conduct several related projects, the results of which will answer critical questions … Read More

Getting money from a private foundation is different than approaching the NIH or other large federal agencies. At this month’s Funding Focus seminar, Finding Foundation Funding and Writing a Letter of Intent, our speaker will lead you through the process of contacting a foundation, how the OHSU Foundation can help, and where you can find resources. Whether you are a seasoned grant writer or just starting out, this workshop will help you put your best … Read More

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) is planning to award $150,000 per year for three years to early-stage clinical research projects that have the potential to advance breakthroughs in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). In particular, this program promotes collaborations and innovation that that will lead to scientific breakthroughs. Areas of interest include: Drug discovery; Genetic and genomic approaches to study variability in the severity of SCD, including those focused on SCD patient populations in Africa; … Read More

If you’ve applied for a Tartar Trust Fellowship in the past, you may notice that the guidelines and application have been modified for 2011. Most notably, applicants will be required to submit electronically starting with the February 18, 2011 deadline. The fellowships, which are offered annually by the OHSU Foundation, provide $2,000 to support research endeavors research career development in the School of Medicine. Fellowship funds may be used to: Assist qualified graduate students in … Read More

The Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Research Program accepts applications twice a year, in January and May, to address the growing number of breast cancer cases around the world. Specifically, the Foundation provides up to $300,000 over a two-year period for research in preventive strategies. The Foundation is especially interested in: The causes of breast cancer in women, Changes that lead to cancer, Markers of the diseas, and How breast cancer progresses. Research proposals submitted to … Read More

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation seeks applications from faculty and postdoctoral-level scientists for its Individual Research Grant program. As the Foundation’s largest and most comprehensive research initiative, the program provides $60,000 to $75,000 per year for two years for research on therapies for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. Applications for the program will be accepted from investigators with a PhD, MD, or equivalent. See the full announcement for a list of funding priorities … Read More