Apply for Funding: Process and Timeline
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation's Apply for Funding: Process and Timeline grant supports milestone-driven research using non-invasive image-guided focused ultrasound for innovative disease treatment.
Funder: Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (LOI and full proposals accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Preclinical: up to $150,000 (typically 1 year) | Clinical: no strict cap (budget evaluated per project; usually per patient)
Summary: Supports milestone-driven preclinical and clinical research using non-invasive image-guided focused ultrasound for disease treatment, with a two-stage peer-reviewed process.
Key Information: LOIs and proposals are submitted via ProposalCentral; funding decisions made biweekly; open to academic and industry PIs globally.
Description
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation (FUSF) offers competitive research funding for projects utilizing non-invasive image-guided focused ultrasound to treat disease. The program is designed to accelerate proof-of-concept and translational research, supporting both preclinical and clinical studies. The application process is structured in two stages: (1) submission and internal review of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for mission fit, and (2) invitation to submit a full proposal, which undergoes external peer review for scientific merit, feasibility, and team qualifications. Funding decisions are made on a rolling basis, with biweekly review meetings, and comprehensive feedback is provided to all applicants. Awards emphasize timely completion, open science, and high-impact patient outcomes.
