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Funds milestone-driven preclinical and clinical research advancing non-invasive, image-guided focused ultrasound for treating diseases in priority areas like oncology, neurology, and drug delivery.
Funder: Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (LOI and full proposals accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Preclinical: up to $150,000 for 1 year | Clinical: no strict cap, budget justified per study; payments milestone- or per-patient-based
Summary: Supports milestone-driven preclinical and clinical research using non-invasive image-guided focused ultrasound to treat disease, with a two-stage review process.
Key Information: All applications must be submitted via ProposalCentral; royalty or equity terms apply to funded IP.
Description
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation (FUSF) funds research projects that advance the development and adoption of non-invasive, image-guided focused ultrasound (FUS) for disease treatment. Funding is available for both preclinical translational studies and innovative clinical trials, especially those aligned with the Foundation’s mission and research priorities (oncology, neurodegenerative disease, immunomodulation, neuromodulation, gene/cell therapy, drug delivery, sonodynamic therapy). Funding is milestone-driven, with a strong emphasis on rapid, patient-focused, proof-of-concept work. The application process is competitive and peer-reviewed, with a two-stage evaluation: Letter of Intent (LOI) and, if invited, a full proposal.
