The Office of Research Services (ORS) has launched a dedicated web page, which will remain active and updated during the Federal Government Shutdown. The page includes FAQs about stopping work, submitting proposals, and other topics relevant to the research community. Importantly, for the duration of the funding lapse, applicants should continue to submit applications in accordance with the due dates outlined in the Notices of Funding Opportunities. | |
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A New Penn Medicine-Protected AI Tool for Your Everyday Use
Introducing Microsoft Copilot Chat at Penn Medicine, a secure, LLM-powered chatbot to replace Penn AI Chat. It's a violation of HIPAA and Penn Medicine policy to share patient or proprietary Penn Medicine data on public AI tools. Instead, use Copilot Chat to ensure enterprise data protection for AI tasks and inquiries. Sign in below with your Penn Medicine credentials or download the app on a Penn Medicine-managed mobile device.
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NEW Research Security Training Requirement
Both NIH and NSF have announced new requirements for the completion of Research Security training for PIs and Senior Key Personnel starting in October 2025. The training should be completed at the time of proposal. For more information about Research Security Training, including federal agency timelines for training requirements, please visit the Office of Research Services' dedicated page below.
Please direct inquiries to: Missy Peloso or Jessie Buchanan
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Disclosure of Foreign Components to Federal Funding Agencies
In order to assist Penn investigators in complying with recent federal requirements for the disclosure of foreign components, the Office of the Vice Provost for Research created a dedicated website featuring guidance and key information regarding these requirements. See below for details.
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The Blood Cancer United Academic Clinical Trials (ACT) Program is Open
Letter of Intent deadline: October 13, 2025, 3PM EDT
Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) is pleased to announce the opening of the Academic Clinical Trials Program. The Blood Cancer United ACT program, in a collaborative partnership with the Rising Tide Foundation, will fund clinical trials, up to $1M USD over three years. The primary focus will be Phase 1 or 2 trials positioned to begin enrolling patients within 3-6 months of the July 1, 2026, award start. Visit www.bloodcancerunited.org for details and application instructions.
Important: Because of particular contractual requirements, any faculty interested in applying should first seek approval by emailing Michael Ostap, Chief Scientific Officer, and Robert Vonderheide, Director of the Abramson Cancer Center. Careful consideration of proprietary information or potential IP from the proposed work is required; if there are specific questions about IP, please contact Benjamin Dibling, Managing Director of the Penn Center for Innovation.
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The Blood Cancer United Translational Research Program (TRP) is Now Open
Letter of Intent deadline: October 16, 2025, 3PM EDT
Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 application cycle of the Translational Research Program (TRP), which was formed to enhance the transfer of basic research findings to clinical usefulness. Visit www.bloodcancerunited.org for details.
Important: Because of particular contractual requirements, any faculty interested in applying should first seek approval by emailing Michael Ostap, Chief Scientific Officer, and Robert Vonderheide, Director of the Abramson Cancer Center. Careful consideration of proprietary information or potential IP from the proposed work is required; if there are specific questions about IP, please contact Benjamin Dibling, Managing Director of the Penn Center for Innovation.
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Funding Opportunity for Sarcoidosis research
Letter of Intent deadline: October 23, 2025
Full application: January 19, 2026
The Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), in collaboration with the Ann Theodore Foundation, is launching the next cycle of a grant program focused on sarcoidosis. The program intends to fund up to six grants this cycle, awarding up to $575K over two years to support research focused on the basic science of sarcoidosis. Please see the RFP below. We will be holding a virtual informational session over Zoom on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 3p ET.
Please direct inquiries to: Sarcoidosis Grant Team
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Funding Opportunity for FTD research
Letter of Intent deadline: November 3, 2025
Full application: February 9, 2026
The Kissick Family Foundation Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Grant Program is now accepting letters of intent for its third cycle. The RFP calls for basic science or early-stage translational research projects that focus on building a fundamental understanding of sporadic FTD. The Kissick Family Foundation, with guidance from the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), welcomes research proposals that request up to $500k over two years.
Please direct inquiries to: SPARC Team
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Research to Cure & Prevent Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes
Letter of Intent deadline: November 3, 2025
Full application: November 24, 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a Request for Applications on September 24, 2025. This grant is titled "Research to Cure and Prevent Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes” and can be found at the below link on PA-eMarketplace. Please note the following information: * The grant term is anticipated to run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030 * $237,955 is available for award * One award is anticipated to result.
Please direct inquiries to: PA DOH
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CIFAR Global Scholars Program
Submission deadline: November 5, 2025
CIFAR is now accepting applications for the 2026-2028 cohort of the CIFAR Global Scholars Program. This unique initiative provides junior faculty the opportunity to develop and lead high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research, expand their professional networks and receive focused leadership training in their pivotal first years as independent investigators.
Please direct inquiries to: CIFAR
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PSOM Limited Application - Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists
Submission deadline: October 22, 2025
The University has been invited to nominate one faculty member for each of the three disciplinary categories: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) is managing the final candidate review and selection process.
Please direct inquiries to: Kaitlyn Hagarty
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PERFORM-KUH TL1 - Next Application Round
Submission deadline: November 3, 2025
The Philadelphia Program for Mentored Research Training in Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (PERFORM-KUH) institutional network award would like to announce the next round of PERFORM-KUH grant applications!
*PLEASE NOTE* Two post-doc slots recently became available and will be admitted by January 1! Please follow the link below for application details.
Please direct inquiries to: Adam Mussell
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PSOM Limited Application - W. M. Keck Research Program in Medical Research and Science & Engineering (December Cycle)
Submission deadline: November 18, 2025
The University has been invited to submit one proposal for each of the two W. M. Keck Research Program grant categories: (1) Medical Research and (2) Science & Engineering. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) will oversee the final proposal review and selection process.
Please direct inquiries to: Kaitlyn Hagarty
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PSOM Limited Application - Mathers Grant Program (Spring Cycle)
Submission deadline: December 5, 2025
The University has been invited to nominate three candidates for the Mathers Grant Program. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) is managing the final candidate review and selection process. Each school within the University may submit the names of up to three candidates.
Please direct inquiries to: Kaitlyn Hagarty
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Penn Center for Global Oncology: Foundational Research and Capacity Building Grants in Global Oncology
Submission deadline: October 10, 2025
The Foundational Research and Capacity Building Grants provide up to $60,000 in funding to a Penn faculty member to support early-stage global cancer research that generates preliminary data for future external grant applications that focus on research and capacity building. Successful proposals will build collaborative teams, advance scientific discovery and capacity building, and lay the groundwork for sustainable global oncology programs at Penn and with partners in LMICs.
Please direct inquiries to: Kierstyn Claycomb
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2026–2027 Penn and CHOP Provost Postdoctoral Fellowship
Submission deadline: October 13, 2025
The Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship is a prestigious opportunity designed to support early-career scholars across all disciplines. This fellowship offers highly mentored research training, generous resources, and opportunities to develop the skills needed for successful careers—whether in academia, industry, government, or nonprofit sectors.
Please direct inquiries to: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
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Roybal Center on Behavioral Economics and Health Funding Program
Letter of Intent deadline: October 15, 2025
Full application: January 5, 2026
The Roybal Center on Behavioral Economics and Health seeks applications that: - Explore mechanisms of behavior change - Generate knowledge at an appropriate stage that contributes to effective and scalable interventions - Incorporate one or more of the Penn P30 themes: Design thinking, digital platforms, and dynamic adaptation - Have focus on Food is Medicine (preferred) and cardiovascular risk reduction Total costs: $200K Duration: 18 months, with an anticipated project start date of June 1st.
Please direct inquiries to: Joelle Friedman
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UPDATED Penn CFAR Developmental Pilot Grant Program RFA
Submission deadline: November 14, 2025
The Penn Center for AIDS Research (Penn CFAR) invites Pilot Grant applications. Projects can be in any areas of HIV/AIDS supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health including clinical, basic, behavioral and implementation science research.
Please direct inquiries to: Cherylann McGee
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