Emergency Interim Support
The Emergency Interim Support grant from the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon provides bridge funding to sustain vital biomedical research during lapses in national grant support.
Funder: Medical Research Foundation of Oregon
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 | April 15, 2027 | August 15, 2027 (Full application deadlines); December 22, 2026 | April 22, 2027 | August 22, 2027 (Department chair/reference letter deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for one year; awarded three times per year.
Summary: Provides bridge funding for established investigators in Oregon who have experienced a lapse in national grant funding to support continued research and strengthen future applications.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate both scientific merit and financial need; department chair letter required within one week of application deadline.
Description
The Emergency Interim Support grant from the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon (MRF) is designed to assist established investigators who have experienced a lapse in national grant funding. This program provides up to $50,000 in bridge funding to help researchers maintain their ongoing research programs, collect essential data, and enhance their competitiveness for future national funding applications. The program prioritizes research directly related to human health and evaluates both the scientific merit and financial need of applicants. The grant is intended to prevent promising research from being halted due to temporary funding gaps.
