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.

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.

Description:

Application Information:

Please fill out the online form and attach the following documents as a single PDF:

Summary of proposed research (limit 2 pages. A third page may be used for references/figures)
Nominating letter signed by your department or division head.
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 10 pages).

Style Requirements:

11pt font or larger.
No more than 6 lines per inch.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible applicants:
1. Must hold a PHD or MD/PHD degrees
2. Must be within the first to fourth year of your first tenure track appointment as of August 1, 2023).
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:

NOTE: HMS faculty at the affiliated hospitals must apply through the Foundation Funds program. Harvard University is the nominating institution for these awards. HHMS Nominees will move on to the Harvard-wide competition offered through the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. A Committee appointed by the Provost’s Office will review all applications and select the University nominee.

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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)

Position

Assistant Professor

Type of Competition

Limited Submission

Discipline

Basic Science
Translational Science

Type of Award

Career Development

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

1/17/2023

Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):

3/20/2023 11:30 PM