Drug Discovery Postdoctoral Fellowship

Due: Apr 14, 2025

PhRMA

$120,000

Description

The PhRMA Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Drug Discovery supports individuals engaged in a multidisciplinary, collaborative research training program at an accredited U.S. university to extend their credentials in drug discovery research. The program focuses on early-stage, innovative research with clear potential for translation to humans. Proposals should target biological validation of potential drug targets like molecular targets, pathways, or systems, and should feature areas such as cellular and molecular biology, pha...

Award Ceiling$120,000Award Floor$60,000

Eligible Applicants- PostDoc

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must be engaged in a research training program at an accredited U.S. university and have a firm commitment from a research supervisor or sponsor. They should hold or be about to receive a PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent research doctorate, and their doctoral degree must not have been granted before January 1, 2023. Applicants on certain types of training grants may need to forgo those if funded.

Funding TypefellowshipCategories 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 InformationThe award provides $60,000 per year for up to 2 years as a stipend. Funding beyond 12 months requires a progress report. It cannot be used for tuition or fringe benefits. The application is a two-step process with an LOI and invited full application stage. Full applications require biosketch and other documents. Candidates must apply via ProposalCentral. Additional URLs:

https://www.phrmafoundation.org/grants-fellowships/application-process/

https://www.phrmafoundation.org/grants-fellowships/

https://www.phrmafoundation.org/grants-fellowships/special-awards/

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

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

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