Aktuella utlysningar, vecka 33, 2023
Grants Office tipsar om aktuella utlysningar.
Svenska och nordiska utlysningar
Projektanslag för klinisk cancerforskning - Radiumhemmets Forskningsfonder
Stöder klinisk patientnära cancerforskning och translationell forskning inom Region Stockholm i syfte att främja förbättrad diagnostik och effektivare individualiserad cancerbehandling. Yngre forskare uppmuntras att söka.
Closing date: September 1, 2023
Research grant focusing on stem cell transplantation - Medac
Aims to support Nordic resident physicians and specialists within hematology. Clinical projects within allogenic or autologous stem cell transplantation are eligible.
Closing date: September 1, 2023
Postdoc grant - Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
Priority will be given to applications for projects within Anaesthesiology/Intensive care medicine/Pain medicine/Acute or emergency medicine and/or related subject areas; to projects that involve more than one Nordic country; to projects that demonstrate research collaboration between more than one university and research group; to applicants who can be clinically active (part-time) during the period.
Closing date: September 1, 2023
Doktorandstöd - Stiftelsen Sävstaholm
Stöder avhandlingsarbete med vetenskaplig inriktning som fokuserar på barn, ungdomar eller vuxna med utvecklingsstörning. Forskning som syftar till att förbättra levnadsförhållanden och delaktighet för personer med utvecklingsstörning prioriteras.
Closing date: September 1, 2023
Research grants - The Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund
The Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund finances childhood cancer research in Sweden, and also provides financial support to the development of new treatment methods and continuing education in the field of childhood cancer.
Open calls:
• Toxicity and late complications – draft application
• Project grants for childhood cancer research
• Clinical project grants for childhood cancer research
• Medical technology
Closing date: September 8, 2023
• Travel grants
• Symposia
• PhD courses
• Methodological studies and educational courses
• Guest lecturer
Closing date: September 15, 2023
• Co-financing of EU projects
• Planning grants
Closing date: September 22, 2023
• Start-up grants
Closing date: open for applications all year round
Forskningstjänster - Stiftelsen Promobilia
Stiftelsen utlyser anslag till forskningstjänster inom ämnesområdet funktionsnedsättningar. Med begreppet funktionsnedsättning avses fysisk och annan påverkan på funktion hos människa. Utveckling av hjälpmedel för att underlätta för personer med funktionsnedsättningar ingår i forskningsområdet. Stiftelsen utlyser två Promobilia doctoral fellowships med anslagstid 2 år, med möjlighet till förlängning med ytterligare 2 år eller till disputation, och två Promobilia postdoctoral fellowships med anslagstid 2 år, med möjlighet till förlängning med 1 år.
Closing date: September 11, 2023
Forskning inom arbetsmiljö - Afa Försäkrings
Stöder forskning som fokuserar på att förbättra arbetsmiljön och undersöka risk- och friskfaktorer i arbetet på kort och lång sikt. Forskningen förväntas förebygga och leda till färre arbetsskador såsom arbetssjukdomar och olycksfall.
Closing date: September 13, 2023
Distinguished innovator grant - Novo Nordisk Foundation
Enables a researcher in the life sciences to explore the commercial potential of a discovery while remaining embedded in academia. Grants are worth up to DKK 6m over three years.
Closing date: September 14, 2023
Forskningsanslag - Svenska Diabetesförbundet/ Diabetesfonden
Stöder grundforskning och klinisk patientnära forskning med tydlig diabetesrelevans, avseende diabetesforskning med hög vetenskaplig kvalitet. Anslag uppgår till mellan SEK 100,000 och SEK 500,000 i två till tre år.
Closing date: September 15, 2023
Forskningsanslag- Cancer- och allergifonden
Stöder vetenskaplig forskning på cancer och allergier. Patientnära och translationell forskning, som ska komma patienter till nytta inom en relativ närtid prioriteras. Maximalt belopp som kan sökas är 500 000 kronor och ansökan får endast omfatta ett år.
Closing date: September 15, 2023
Forskningsanslag – Strokeförbundet
Stöder forskning om stroke. Patientnära forskning och rehabilitering prioriteras. Bidrag kan inte användas till konferenser eller resor.
Closing date: September 15, 2023
Postdoc-stöd inom hälsa med inriktning på arbetsförmåga - Afa Försäkring
Postdoc-stödet uppgår till 2 miljoner SEK och syftar till att ge forskare i början av sina forskarkarriärer möjlighet att fördjupa sina kunskaper och knyta kontakter för den fortsatta karriären. Den forskning som finansieras ska vara tillämpbar och kunna nyttiggöras inom fem år.
Closing date: September 18, 2023
Forskningsanslag - Erik Philip-Sörensens stiftelse
Stiftelsen stöder framtidsinriktad forskning av välmeriterade forskare och forskningsgrupper inom ämnesområdet genetik. Stöd ges inte till rent klinisk eller medicinsk forskning. Ansökningar från yngre post-doc forskare som önskar att utveckla nya forskningsteman uppmuntras. Bidrag är värda mellan SEK 50,000 och SEK 400,000 i upp till ett år.
Closing date: September 19, 2023
Projektanslag - Systembolagets alkoholforskningsråd
Projektmedel utlyses inom tre områden: (1) Forskning om vad som förebygger alkoholskador, missbruk och beroende samt ökar kunskapen om vård- och behandlingsmetoder; (2) Forskning om effekter av policy/lag/marknadsförändringar på alkoholkonsumtion och dryckesmönster; (3) Forskning om alkoholkonsumtionens och dryckesmönstrens hälso-, sociala och ekonomiska effekter på både individ-, grupp- och samhällsnivå. Projekt finansieras med 200 000 till 800 000 kronor per år.
Closing date: September 20, 2023
Forskningsanslag - Jerringfonden
Stöder forskning inom vård, omsorg och utbildning som syftar till att förbättra hälsa och livssituation för barn och ungdomar med särskilda behov. Forskningen ska vara inriktad på hälsoaspekter, livsvillkor, livskvalitet och lärande. Patient- och verksamhetsnära forskning prioriteras.
Closing date: September 20, 2023
Informationsmöte om ny europeisk utlysning om hållbar urban omställning
Formas, Vinnova, Energimyndigheten och Viable Cities arrangerar ett informationsmöte om den europeiska satsningen på stadsutveckling inom partnerskapsprogrammet Driving urban transitions, DUT. Under hösten 2023 öppnar den andra utlysningen och det finns goda förutsättningar att söka finansiering för forsknings- och innovationsprojekt kopplat till städernas hållbarhetsarbete – även för redan pågående projekt. Informationsmötet kommer ske digitalt via Zoom.
Date: September 4, 01.00-02.30 PM
Forskningsbidrag - Centrum för idrottsforskning (CIF)
Total summa att fördela är cirka 22 miljoner kronor, och utlysningen gäller:
• Projektbidrag
• Lönemedel till postdok inklusive ett basanslag
• Bidrag till organisation, samverkan och nätverkande
Ansökan skrivs på engelska, signeras med BankID, och skickas in digitalt.
Closing date: September 15, 2023, 05.00 PM
Syskonen Svenssons Stiftelse för medicinsk forskning
Stiftelsen har till ändamål att genom stipendium samt forsknings- och reseanslag till läkare och vetenskapsmän understödja undersökningar och arbeten för bekämpande av de svåraste folksjukdomarna.
Anslag kommer företrädesvis att ges till yngre forskare inom 2 år efter disputation.
Closing date: October 31, 2023.
Europeiska utlysningar
Research grants - European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases invites applications for its research grants. These enable young investigators to conduct research in the fields of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology. In 2024, ESCMID only accepts projects dealing with bacterial infections and diseases.
Closing date: 13 September 2023
Starting grants - Bruno and Ilse Frick Foundation for Research on ALS
These grants support basic biomedical research related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The call is open to researchers of any nationality with 5 years of experience since completion of their PhD, a scientific track record showing great promise and an excellent research proposal.
Closing date: 30 September 2023
Léopold Griffuel awards - ARC Foundation for Cancer Research
The ARC Foundation for Cancer Research invites nominations for the Léopold Griffuel awards. These recognise researchers whose work has led to a major breakthrough in basic research or translational and clinical research in oncology. These awards are divided into two distinct categories:
- Basic Research Award
- Translational and Clinical Award
Each applicant must still be active in research at the time of the call and must commit themselves to use the award to pursue scientific work. They must be sponsored by at least two internationally renowed scientists, preferably not from the same institute as the candidate’s. Two awards worth €150,000 are available.
Closing date: 2 October 2023
Research grant initiative - European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition invites applications for its research grant initiative. This supports research into all aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. We particularly encourage young investigators to apply for these unique funding opportunities. The value of each grant will be up to a maximum of EUR 100.000,00 for a maximum duration of 24 months.
Closing date: 04 October 2023
Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme - Cure Parkinson's Trust
The Cure Parkinson's Trust invites applications for its research grants. These support laboratory or clinical research projects that have the potential to cure Parkinson's disease. Applications must be for research that slows, stops or reverses underlying disease progression. Priority is given to research which has potential to translate into the clinic within five years. Applications are invited world wide. Grants are worth up to £250,000 each.
Closing date: 16 October 2023
Amerikanska utlysningar
Federal Funding
NIH - Alcohol Health Services Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding Opportunity ID: PAR-23-249, PAR-23-250, PAR-23-252, PAR-23-251
Upcoming deadlines: Full application - standard dates apply
Abstract: The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism solicits applications for an R01 Clinical Trial Optional mechanism focusing on alcohol health services. This NOFO will broadly focus on closing the treatment gap for individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD); within this focus, there are five major areas of emphasis: (1) increasing access to treatment for AUD, (2) making treatment for AUD more appealing, (3) examining cost structures and insurance systems, (4) conducting studies on dissemination and implementation of existing evidence-based approaches to treating AUD, and (5) reducing health disparities as a means of addressing the treatment gap in AUD for health disparity populations.
NIH - Personal Health Informatics for Delivering Actionable Insights to Individuals (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding Opportunity ID: PAR-23-245
Upcoming deadlines: Full application - standard dates apply
Abstract: The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to advance the development of novel informatics and data science approaches that can help individuals understand and improve their health through actionable insights. The NLM and participating institutes listed in this NOFO seek applications that further the science of personal health informatics by providing meaningful and actionable insights to individuals through innovative personal health data collection, integration, analysis, and personalized risk assessments and interpretation. Applications seeking to advance the understanding of how informatics tools, systems, and platforms can best present the results, interpretation, and limitations of personalized assessments for the benefit of individuals are encouraged. Applications should include end user engaged approaches and real-world evaluation to inform the design of generalizable, reusable, and scalable personal health informatics tools, systems, and platforms for the benefit of individuals in understanding and improving their health.
NIH - Assay development and screening for discovery of chemical probes, drugs or immunomodulators (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity ID: PAR-23-264
Upcoming deadlines: Full application - standard dates apply
Abstract: Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to stimulate research in discovery and development of novel, small molecules for cancer. Molecules discovered through this NOFO may be used to probe cancer biology, to validate cancer targets, or as the basis for optimized drugs. Stages of discovery research covered by this NOFO include: 1) development of the primary screen assay(s) and testing in an initial pilot screen; 2) primary screen implementation to identify initial screening hits (high throughput target-focused screens, or moderate throughput screens); 3) hit validation using a series of assays and initial medicinal chemistry inspection to prioritize the hit set.
Foundation
BrightFocus Foundation, US - Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grants.
Upcoming deadlines: LOI - 25th August 2023; Full Application - 15th December 2023
Amount: Standard awards - $300,000 over 3 years. Postdoctoral fellowship awards - $200,000 over 2 years. Indirect costs not covered.
Eligibility: Standard awards - open to all researchers with a faculty position. Postdoctoral fellowship awards - must be within 5 years of degree conferral.
Abstract: BrightFocus provides research funds for U.S. domestic as well as international researchers pursuing pioneering research leading to greater understanding, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The standard award provides significant funding for researchers who have already generated some amount of preliminary data, but are often required to demonstrate additional, significant progress before they can apply to governmental or industrial funding agencies. Postdoctoral fellowship awards are intended for young researchers in their final stages of mentored training. These awards fund projects in an established laboratory that will serve as the basis for the applicant's own independent research career.
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) - ILCF/Novocure Tumor Treating Fields research grants
Upcoming deadlines: Full Application - 9th October 2023
Amount: Grants are worth up to USD 100,000 each for two years. No more than 10% of the grant funds may be used for institutional overhead.
Eligibility: IASLC/Novocure Research Grants are open to candidates worldwide. At the time of application, the applicant must meet these requirements: The applicant must be a member of the IASLC, and if selected for grant funding, must maintain IASLC membership for the duration of the grant. The applicant must have completed their most recent doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) within the past 11 years. Postdoctoral researchers from non-profit institutions (including academic and governmental institutions) are eligible to apply. Applicants must have independent laboratory space as confirmed by their Institution.
Abstract: The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)/Novocure Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Research Grants Program is a joint effort to promote and support innovative research on the use of TTFields in the treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Applications submitted should focus on the following: Studies of TTFields immunological aspects in thoracic malignancies and the potential combination with Ios; Studies that link preclinical and clinical data; Key cancer-related signaling and cellular pathways; Studies that include Omics data (genomics, transcriptomic, proteomics); Combinational studies: with approved agents. Preferably to include mechanistic aspects; Inovivo studies: Projects relying on in vitro data already established; Ability to translate into the clinic for the treatment of thoracic malignancies; Metabolic effects of TTFields.
Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) - Free Family Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Award
Upcoming deadlines: LOI - 5th October 2023; Full Application - 5th January 2024
Amount: $600,000. The award will be approximately $200,000 per year up to three years. The Foundation Fighting Blindness does not provide funds for equipment or indirect administrative costs.
Eligibility: Open to all researchers with a faculty position.
Abstract: The Free Family Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Award funding strives to find solutions for early, dry AMD. Efforts are concentrated on determining the strength of pathophysiologic pathways and their interactions with other pathways to cause AMD lesions of early AMD pathobiology. This award will include two PIs who are jointly responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the project, thereby leveraging a team science approach. Multidisciplinary projects are highly encouraged. Proposals must:
- Focus on early, dry AMD
- Determine the most relevant pathophysiologic pathways and their interactions with other pathways that cause early AMD lesions
- Include two PIs with distinct areas of scientific expertise who will implement a multidisciplinary project with a team science approach on a topic that is not optimally served by a single laboratory.
- Use animal or cellular models that best address AMD pathobiology
- Demonstrate that the outcome will have direct impact on AMD
Autism Science Foundation (ASF) - Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards
Upcoming deadlines: Full Application - 8th December 2023
Amount: The Autism Science Foundation will make a number of awards determined by its available financial resources. The term of the award will be a period of one year and will include: For predoctoral students: $35,000 USD. For postdoctoral students: $50,000 USD. No portion of these funds shall be used to cover indirect university costs.
Eligibility: Applicants for Predoctoral Awards must be enrolled students in good standing in a program leading to a research doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Sc.D., or a dual degree, such as an M.D./Ph.D., in an academic department at an accredited university or health/medical institution.
Applicants for Postdoctoral Awards must have completed their doctoral or medical degree and have been accepted as a postdoctoral fellow in good standing in a program as of the award start date (July - September 2024).
Abstract: The Autism Science Foundation invites applications for its Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards from graduate students, medical students and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. The proposed training should be scientifically linked to autism, but may be broadened to include training in a closely related area of scientific research. The Autism Science Foundation will consider all areas of related basic and clinical research, including but not limited to: human behavior and co-occurring medical conditions across the lifespan (language, learning, behavior, communication, social function, motor skills & planning, epilepsy, sleep, repetitive disorders); neurobiology (anatomy, development, neuroimaging); pharmacology; studies that address disparities in access, care and research; improving research in underserved communities; neuropathology; genetics and gene/environment interactions; epigenetics; immunology; molecular and cellular mechanisms; studies employing model organisms and systems; intervention research (behavioral, pharmacological or a combination of the two), and studies of treatment and service delivery.
Call for nominations for the Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences
Established in 2001 by the Wiley Foundation, Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences is intended to recognize breakthrough research in pure or applied life science research that is distinguished by its excellence, originality and impact on our understanding of biological systems and processes.
The Wiley Prize often recognizes discoveries that have not yet received wide recognition. A high percentage of the recipients have gone on to receive the Gairdner, Lasker, and Nobel Prizes. The Wiley Prize is not a life-time achievement award.
Closing date: August 31, 2023
ISSCR Award - Call for nominations
The International Society for Stem Cell Research awards showcase independent investigators conducting original research in basic science or clinical development and translation in the field of stem cell research. Below please find our portfolio of awards and nomination process.
ISSCR Achievement Award recognizes the transformative body of work of an investigator that has had a major impact on the field of stem cell research or regenerative medicine.
ISSCR Momentum Award recognizes the exceptional achievements of a mid-career investigator, 10-20 years out from the start of their first full-time independent position in an academic, industrial or clinical research setting, whose innovative research has established a major area of stem cell-related research with a strong trajectory for future success.
ISSCR Outstanding Young Investigator Award recognizes the exceptional achievements of an investigator in the early part of their independent career in stem cell research, 7 or fewer years out from their first full-time assistant professorship or equivalent position in an academic, industrial or clinical research setting at the time of the nomination deadline.
Each award recipient will be recognized at the Annual Meeting with a personal award, complimentary meeting registration, and a featured presentation during a plenary session.
Closing date: September 30, 2023
Wolf Prize 2024 - Call for nominations
In accordance with the Wolf Prize principle of rotation, candidate(s) for the 2024 prize can be nominated only in the following five fields: Physics, Mathematics, Medicine, Agriculture, and Music.
Submission via E-mail only to: Office@wolffund.org.il
Closing date: October 12, 2023.