In the U.S., obesity now affects one in six children and adolescents, and more than one-third (34.9 percent or 78.6 million) of adults are obese. The obesity epidemic has roots in the current food system, and poor nutrition and obesity are not the result of a single cause-effect relationship. Instead, they are born of a complex(...)
Awards
Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation
Posted by | ResearchScope The American Philosophical Society awards a limited number of Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation for research in the several branches of clinical medicine, including internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery. The committee emphasizes patient-oriented research. Eligibility The fellowships are designed for qualified persons who have held an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree for fewer(...)
CFAR Scholar Grant
Posted by | ResearchThe Johns Hopkins Center for AIDS Research provides pilot grants to faculty in the Schools of Public Health, Medicine and Nursing to enable and support HIV/AIDS research projects. Junior faculty in other JHU schools are eligible to apply if the proposal meets all other criteria. The primary purpose of these awards is to strengthen the(...)
Grand Challenges Explorations Grants
Posted by | ResearchGrand Challenges Explorations fosters early-stage discovery research to expand the pipeline of ideas for solving our greatest global health and development challenges. Launched in 2008 with an initial $100 million commitment from the foundation, Grand Challenges Explorations grants have already been awarded to more than 1200 researchers in more than 65 countries. Applicants can be(...)
JHU Catalyst and Discovery Awards
Posted by | ResearchThe Johns Hopkins University Catalyst Awards are for early-career faculty across the university who are undertaking exceptional research or creative endeavors. The awards of up to $75,000 will help these individuals launch their promising careers during the crucial years when startup funds are depleted and external funding or other support may be elusive. They are(...)
Diversity Innovation Grants Program
Posted by | LeadershipThe Diversity Innovation Grants (DIG) Program was started by the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council in 2012. Over the past six years, DIG has funded innovative projects led by students, faculty and staff from across the university and the Johns Hopkins Health System that have impacted diversity and inclusion at Johns Hopkins. DIG has sparked such projects(...)
Conte Digestive Diseases Basic and Translational Research Core Center Grant
Posted by | ResearchBACKGROUND The Hopkins Conte Digestive Diseases Basic and Translational Research Core Center was established in June of 2011 to advance fundamental and translational gastrointestinal research at Hopkins. The Core mission is to bring together GI investigators and encourage others in the community to enter this area of research. This is accomplished by: Providing cutting-edge resources that(...)
Emerson Collective Cancer Research Fund Grant
Posted by | ResearchOverview: The Emerson Collective is proud to announce another round of funding for cancer research. The Emerson Collective Cancer Research Fund is requesting individual or team proposals for research projects related, but not limited to, immunotherapy, ‘high risk/high reward’ initiatives, KRAS targeting or antibody therapies. Positive criteria include the potential of a project to significantly impact(...)
Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Scholars KL2 Program
Posted by | ResearchApplications are now being accepted for the 2018 Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Scholars cohort. Pending continued NIH funding, we hope to have four KL2 awards available in Fall 2018. The application deadline is Friday, March 2, 2018. This two-year mentored career development award supports junior faculty with five years or less on the faculty or current postdocs in(...)
Pearl M. Stetler Research Fund RFA
Posted by | ResearchThe Pearl M. Stetler is an award intended for women who are senior fellows or fellows transitioning to faculty at the instructor level. It provides $65,000 support ($64,000 salary and $1,000 supplies). The application provide specifics about eligibility. The application deadline is February 15. Funding decisions will be made by March 15. Please read the eligibility requirements carefully and(...)