Innovators Award

Due: Oct 22, 2025

$100,000

Description

The Innovators Award is offered to faculty investigators for a total of $100,000 to be awarded over two years, with $50,000 allocated per annum. The primary aim of this award is to support the exploration of innovative concepts in translational science that hold potential applications for improving human health. Eligible areas for research include fundamental research, diagnostic tests, biomarkers, biomedical engineering advancements, and imaging advances. This grant promotes the collection of data to enhance evidence-based medic...

Award Amount$100,000

Eligible Applicants- Individual- Organization- Academic Institution

Additional Eligibility Information

This award is for faculty investigators who possess qualifications such as an MD, DO, PhD, ScD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent and have a proven ability to conduct independent research. The research can be conducted at national or international institutions.

Funding TypegrantCategories of Funding Activity- Genetic Aortic and Vascular Conditions- Translational Science- Biomedical Engineering- Imaging Advances

Grantor Contact InformationContact Lauren May, Director of Research at The Marfan Foundation, via email at lmay@marfan.org.Grantor Emaillmay@marfan.orgOther Grantor InformationThe Marfan Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by Marfan syndrome and related connective tissue disorders. It funds research to better understand the genetic and molecular basis of these conditions and to develop improved diagnostic and treatment methods. The foundation also provides educational resources and support services for patients and families dealing with these disorders. By fostering collaboration among clinicians, researchers, and advocacy groups, it aims to translate scientific discoveries into clinical practice. Its initiatives include public awareness campaigns to promote early detection and comprehensive care. Ultimately, the Marfan Foundation strives to enhance patient outcomes and advance research in connective tissue diseases.

Additional InformationThe award is part of a wider effort to engage in research that can improve understanding and treatment of Marfan syndrome and related conditions. Researchers are encouraged to employ novel methods including new paradigms, AI innovations, and DNA/RNA technologies to uncover new therapeutic targets. It is particularly supportive of projects that might not otherwise receive funding or lack enough preliminary data for larger-scale grants. Additional URLs:

https://marfan.org/research/grants/

https://marfan.org/research/funded-grants/

https://marfan.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/INNOVATORS-AWARD-GUIDELINES_2024-FINAL.pdf

https://marfan.org/resource-library/innovators-award/

Supporting Linkhttps://marfan.org/resource-library/innovators-award/

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