PSOM Update: Funding Opportunities

Updated RPPR Instruction Guide Available

An updated Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) Instruction Guide is now available. The instruction guide reflects progress reporting requirements for the Data Management and Sharing Plan, updated screenshots of the system, and other changes. Learn more on the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) page.

Please direct inquiries to: eRA Communications Team

American Heart Association Funding Updates

Submission deadlines: Fall 2024

Submission deadlines have been set for several AHA research funding awards. Some programs require pre-proposals, which are mandatory. Details are available at the link below.

New Open Call: Action for Women’s Health, a $250M Global Open Call

Submission deadline: December 3, 2024

Pivotal, a Melinda French Gates organization, launched Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global open call that will fund organizations around the world that are improving women’s mental and physical health. Action for Women’s Health – managed in partnership with Lever for Change – will support organizations of diverse geographies, sizes, perspectives, and approaches that are united by their work to improve the mental and physical health of women.

Please direct inquiries to: Action for Women's Health

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) announces the opening of the Specialized Center of Research (SCOR) program

Submission deadline: December 6, 2024

Important: Because of particular contractual requirements, any faculty interested in applying should first seek approval by emailing Michael Ostap, interim 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.

Please direct inquiries to: Office of the CSO

You're invited to nominate faculty for the new Pritzker Prize for AI and Science

Submission deadline: December 10, 2024

Established in 2024, with the generous support of the Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation, the Margot and Tom Pritzker Prize for AI in Science Research Excellence recognizes outstanding contributions that jointly advance AI and the natural sciences or engineering. The prize is based on the quality and impact of the research. The prize may be awarded for a single notable achievement or for a collection of such achievements.

Please direct inquiries to: Office of the CSO

2025 CSL Research Acceleration Initiative

Submission deadline: December 13, 2024

CSL’s Research Acceleration Initiative aims to fast-track discovery of innovative biotherapies through partnerships between CSL and global research organizations. These partnerships provide funding and access to industry experts for scientists working on novel biotherapeutic strategies in CSL’s therapeutic areas.

Please direct inquiries to: Lina Axonova

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Underrepresented Minority (URM) Medical Student Research Program is Open

Submission deadline: December 15, 2024

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Underrepresented Minority (URM) Medical Student Research Program is open for applications through December 15, 2024, at 3 PM EST for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Funding Opportunity for Research Investigators Interested in Advancing Women’s Cardiovascular Health

Letter of intent deadline: January 15, 2025

The NHLBI is one of 12 organizations participating in the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF), which has launched the International Research Challenge on Women's Cardiovascular Health. Through this initiative, the GCRFF will fund one world-class international research program to advance women’s cardiovascular health for up to $10 million over five years.

Please direct inquiries to: Stacey Matthews

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoctoral Enrichment Program

Submission deadline: January 20, 2025

The Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP) provides $60,000 over three years to support the career development activities for underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows in a degree-granting institution in the United States or Canada whose training and professional development are guided by mentors committed to helping them advance to stellar careers in biomedical or medical research.

Please direct inquiries to: Joshua Darfler

PSOM Limited Application - Mathers Grant Program (Spring Cycle)

Submission deadline: December 20, 2024

The University has been invited to nominate three candidates for the Mathers Grant Program (Spring Cycle). 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

CFAR Pilot Grant Competition: Extension of Deadline

Submission deadline: November 15, 2024

DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Penn Center for AIDS Research (Penn CFAR) invites Pilot Grant applications. Projects can be in all areas of HIV/AIDS including clinical, basic, behavioral and implementation science research. There are also 2 special funding opportunities in conjunction with the Penn Institute for RNA Innovation and the Institute for Structural Biology.

Please direct inquiries to: Cherylann McGee

The Institute of Structural Biology 2025-2026 Pilot Grant Program

Submission deadline: December 1, 2024

The Institute of Structural Biology (ISB) announces its annual Pilot Grant Program in Structural Biology. The program aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and advance Structural Biology techniques. It promotes appreciation for Structural Biology in fundamental and translational biomedical science, building a community of users at UPenn through shared Core facilities. The grant requires collaboration between at least two investigators on interdisciplinary projects.

Please direct inquiries to: Camila Spaulonci

PICAB Pilot Grant due - Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Submission deadline: December 4, 2024 at 12PM

The ITMAT-CTSA Program in Comparative Animal Biology (PICAB) announces a pilot grant program between veterinary and human medicine to advance translational therapeutics. The focus of the pilot grants is on translational research on zoonotic infectious diseases. The purpose is to facilitate interdisciplinary investigations to advance potential therapeutic approaches for infectious diseases that infect animals and humans, and may or may not involve intermediate vectors.

Please direct inquiries to: Emily Benenhaley

Diabetes Research Center Pilot & Feasibility Program Call for Proposals

Submission deadline: December 9, 2024

The Diabetes Research Center (DRC) of the University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for support to perform pilot and feasibility studies in diabetes and related endocrine and metabolic disorders. The P&F program is intended to support new investigators and established investigators new to diabetes research. Funding level maximum is $75,000, which includes up to 25k for use in DRC/IDOM core facilities.

Please direct inquiries to: Lisa Henry

ARPA-H launches program to develop tear-based biomarker measurement platform

Submission deadline: TBD

ARPA-H announces a new funding opportunity through the Ocular Laboratory for Analysis of Biomarkers (OCULAB) program. OCULAB seeks to develop a tear-based biomarker measurement system that can be inserted into the tear duct for continuous health monitoring and provide ultra-precise medication dosing for personalized treatment via a closed-loop delivery system. Multiple awards under this ISO are anticipated. Learn more by following the link below.

Please direct inquiries to: Office of the CSO

ARPA-H Announces New Funding Opportunity to Make AI-enabled Tools More Reliable

Submission deadline: January 15, 2025

ARPA-H has launched the PRECISE-AI (Performance and Reliability Evaluation for Continuous Modifications and Useability of Artificial Intelligence) program to ensure AI-enabled medical tools stay accurate and reliable over time. PRECISE-AI will hold a hybrid Proposers’ Day for all interested performers this fall. Stay up to date by visiting the PRECISE-AI program page (link below).

Please direct inquiries to: Office of the CSO

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