Fund Details
Edward Mallinckrodt Jr. Foundation Grant Spring 2020

Brief Description:

The mission of the Foundation is to support early stage investigators engaged in basic biomedical research that has the potential to significantly advance the understanding, diagnosis or treatment of disease.
 

Description:

The mission of the Foundation is to support early stage investigators engaged in basic biomedical research that has the potential to significantly advance the understanding, diagnosis or treatment of disease.

The funds are designed to provide faculty members who hold M.D. and/or Ph.D. degrees who are within the first to fourth years of their first tenure track position, with support to move the project forward to the point where R01 or other independent funding can be obtained. 

Application Information:

Please fill out the online form and attach the following documents as a single PDF:
  1. Summary of proposed research (limit 2 pages. A third page may be used for references)
  2. Nominating letter signed by your department or division head.
  3. NIH Biosketch, including past and pending sources of funding.  For current funding include abstract and specific aims and indicate if there is any overlap with your proposal.  (Limit 5 pages).

Style Requirements:
  • 11pt font or larger.
  • No more than 6 lines per inch.
  • Color images are allowed, however any copies will be printed in Black and White.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible Applicants:
1.  Must hold a PHD or MD/PHD degrees
2.  Applicants must be within the first to fourth year of your first tenure track appointment as of August 1, 2020). 
3.  Have support to move their project forward to the point where independent funding can be obtained.
4.  Candidates with current R01 funding should not apply

Review Criteria:

The HMS Foundation Funds Committee advises department heads, mentors, and candidates to be particularly aware of the committee's selection criteria when making nominations:
  • A technically feasible research proposal
  • Applicants with the potential to successfully carry out the research described in the proposal
  • Relevance of the proposal to the mission of the foundation award
  • Career trajectory
  • Letter of support and institutional commitment to the applicant
  • Publications
  • Current funding

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

HMS faculty at the affiliated hospitals must apply through the Foundation Funds program. 
Harvard University is the official nominating institution. HMS Nominees will move on to the Harvard-wide competition offered through the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. 


*Allowable Costs Under this Award:  100% of these funds must be utilized for direct costs

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Clare Lamont at clare_lamont@hms.harvard.edu

Search Filters:
Institution
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Children’s Hospital Boston
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School (Quad)
  • Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)
  • Schepens Eye Research Institute
    Position
    • Assistant Professor
      Type of Competition
      • Limited Submission
        Discipline
        • Basic Science
          Type of Award
          • Career Development
            Begin Accepting Applications Date:
            2/06/2020
            Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
            4/20/2020 11:30 PM