Accelerator Grant
The Accelerator Grant from Human Frontier Science Program boosts HFSP Research Grant teams by funding an additional scientist from select countries to enhance interdisciplinary life sciences research.
Funder: Human Frontier Science Program
Due Dates: September 22, 2026
Funding Amounts: $100,000/year (years 2 & 3 of the awarded Research Grant) added to the team; total $200,000 per Accelerator Grant.
Summary: Enables awarded HFSP Research Grant teams to add a new scientist from select countries, fostering diversity and interdisciplinary innovation in life sciences.
Key Information: Only 2026 HFSP Research Grant awardees are eligible to apply; the new team member must be based in India, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Singapore, or South Africa.
Description
The Accelerator Grant from the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is a targeted initiative to enhance the impact, reach, and inclusivity of HFSP Research Grants. It allows teams awarded an HFSP Research Grant (Program or Early Career, 2026) to integrate one additional independent scientist—based in India, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Singapore, or South Africa—into their ongoing international and interdisciplinary project. The initiative is designed to foster diversity, equity, and collaborative innovation by supporting the inclusion of researchers from countries historically underrepresented in HFSP grants. The new team member must bring distinct expertise, adding value and new perspectives to the existing research. The grant provides an extra $100,000 per year for the second and third years of the original Research Grant, supporting the expanded team and the new sub-project.
