Health/Medical Research

Applications are invited in support of research to develop and disseminate sound data that inform best practices, produce better outcomes, and improve quality of life for people living with spinal cord injuries. Psychosocial research explores the interrelation of behavioral, social, and psychological factors that influence participation, health practice, lifestyle, and support systems in community and clinical settings.

RWJF invites applications for four-year postdoctoral research awards to physicians, dentists, and nurses from historically marginalized backgrounds.

SFARI invites applications for the Pilot Awards program, which will provide early support for exploratory ideas, particularly those with novel hypotheses. Appropriate projects for this mechanism include those considered higher risk but with the potential for transformative results. Projects that represent continuations of ongoing work, whether funded by SFARI or other funders, are not appropriate.

The Damon Runyon Fellowship Award supports theoretical and experimental research relevant to the study of cancer and the search for cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies, and prevention. Awards will be made to institutions in support of a fellow under the direct supervision of a sponsor or scientist who can provide mentoring to the fellow.

CURE invites research proposals aimed at finding cures and effective treatments with lower toxicity for childhood cancers. The research should have the potential to significantly improve treatments for pediatric cancers where current options are inadequate. The highest priority will be awarded to projects aimed at improving outcomes for the 20 percent of children who are not surviving today's treatment methods.

Applications are invited for one-year grants in support of research related to CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD). Priority will be given to grants that cover the following areas:

Letters of Intent (LOIs) are invited for the 2022 Allen Distinguished Investigator program, which will provide up to eight awards in support of technology development in Protein Lifespan and Nutrient Sensing.

Protein Lifespan: Up to 4 awards of up to $1,250,000 over 3 years will be awarded along two tracks:

CZI invites applications from collaborative teams bringing together patient-led rare disease organizations and research teams for 4-year research projects aimed at advancing our understanding of the fundamental science of rare diseases.

CZI invites applications from collaborative teams bringing together patient-led rare disease organizations and research teams for 4-year research projects aimed at advancing our understanding of the fundamental science of rare diseases.

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), with support from Johnson & Johnson Innovation, the Bia-Echo Foundation, and the Yun Family Foundation is inviting applications to the 2022 US NAM Catalyst Award competition. NAM seeks innovative ideas that aim to extend the human health span (i.e., the number of years lived in good health), especially approaches that challenge existing paradigms or propose new methodologies or concepts.