Drug Discovery Faculty Starter Grant

Due: Apr 14, 2025

PhRMA

$100,000

Description

The PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grant in Drug Discovery offers financial support to individuals who are beginning independent careers in drug discovery research at the faculty level at an accredited U.S. university. The program is designed to fund novel early-stage, drug discovery research with a clear potential for translation to humans. Key areas for proposals include biological validation of potential drug targets such as molecular targets, targetable pathways, or targetable systems. The grant encourages research that inc...

Award Amount$100,000

Eligible Applicants- Early Career Professor

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) must be full-time, promotion-eligible, research-intensive faculty at a PhD and/or MS degree-granting accredited U.S. university by the time of award activation.

Funding TypegrantCategories of Funding Activity- Drug Discovery

Grantor Contact Information670 Maine Avenue SW, Suite 1000, Washington DC, 20024-3556, (202) 572-7756Grantor Emailinfo@phrmafoundation.orgOther Grantor InformationThe PhRMA Foundation supports early-stage research in health outcomes by providing funding to investigators in the pharmaceutical and biomedical fields. It aims to help new researchers establish independent programs that address critical questions in drug development and patient care. The foundation emphasizes innovative approaches and high-impact projects that have the potential to improve health outcomes. By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, it seeks to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical application. Its initiatives are designed to accelerate the translation of research into practical therapies. Ultimately, the PhRMA Foundation strives to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare through groundbreaking research.

Additional InformationAwardees are required to be in continuous employment with their university, and funding is contingent on this employment. Payments are made directly to the university, and unused funds must be returned at the end of the grant. Projects must align with the Drug Discovery Program goals. Additional URLs:

https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=206

https://www.phrmafoundation.org/research-areas/value-assessment-health-outcomes-research/

https://www.phrmafoundation.org/research-areas/drug-discovery/

https://www.phrmafoundation.org/research-areas/drug-delivery/

https://www.phrmafoundation.org/research-areas/translational-medicine/

Supporting Linkhttps://www.phrmafoundation.org/grants-fellowships/faculty-starter-grants/drug-discovery/