[Edward Mallinckrodt Jr Foundation](https://emallinckrodtfoundation.org)

July 1, 2026

$75,000 per year for up to 3 years; non-renewable; no overhead allowed

Supports early-career tenure-track faculty at U.S. institutions in advancing biomedical research toward independent funding.

Only one proposal per institution per cycle; applicants must not have current R01 or similar funding.

--- ## Description The Edward Mallinckrodt Jr Foundation provides grants to support tenure-track faculty in their first to fourth year at American institutions, holding M.D. and/or Ph.D. degrees. The grant offers start-up funding intended to advance biomedical research projects to a stage where independent funding (such as an NIH R01) can be obtained. The program emphasizes clear communication for both scientific and non-scientific reviewers and requires annual progress reports for continuation of funding. Grants are institutionally restricted, non-renewable, and do not cover overhead costs. --- ## Due Dates - July 1, 2026: Proposal submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - $75,000 per year - Up to 3 years of funding (maximum $225,000 total) - Non-renewable - Overhead is not funded --- ## Eligibility - Tenure-track faculty in their first to fourth year at U.S. institutions - Must hold an M.D. and/or Ph.D. - Applicants must not have current R01 or equivalent independent funding - Only one proposal may be submitted per institution per cycle --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the institution’s sponsored projects office - Submit a single PDF proposal via email to Becki Blankenship at [emjf.org@gmail.com](mailto:emjf.org@gmail.com) - Required materials: - Project description (5-page limit, plus references) - 1–2 page lay summary (for non-scientist board members) - Letters of institutional support (Dean and/or senior faculty) - Updated biosketch - Detailed, justified budget (showing how funds will be used and why they are needed) - Disclosure of current and pending support - Annual progress reports required for continued funding in years 2 and 3 --- ## Additional Information - Grants are institutionally restricted and cannot be renewed - If the recipient moves institutions during the grant term, continued funding is at the Foundation’s discretion - Unused funds must be returned unless an extension is approved --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines](https://emallinckrodtfoundation.org/guidelines) - [Proposal Submission Details](https://emallinckrodtfoundation.org/proposal-submission) - [Funder Home Page](https://emallinckrodtfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Address | |---------------------|-----------------------------|--------------|------------------------------------------| | Becki Blankenship | emjf.org@gmail.com | 618-520-2977 | 114 Forest Grove Dr, Glen Carbon, IL 62040 | ---

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