Funder: Eppley Foundation for Research
Due Dates: March 15, 2027 (Spring LOI) | April 15, 2027 (Spring invited proposal) | September 15, 2027 (Fall LOI) | October 15, 2027 (Fall invited proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typically approximately $10,000–$50,000 per grant; up to $460,000 disbursed annually
Summary: Supports advanced, novel scientific investigations unlikely to qualify for federal or other conventional funding.
Key Information: Established Ph.D. or M.D. researchers must have a qualifying nonprofit affiliation; funds are not paid directly to individuals.
Description
The Eppley Foundation for Research supports advanced investigations in pure and applied science, including chemistry, physics, biology, medicine and the life sciences. It prioritizes novel work unlikely to be underway elsewhere and unable to qualify for conventional support from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health or comparable state agencies. The Foundation is prepared to take risks and views research-initiation grants as an effective use of its funds.
Particular interests include innovative medical investigations and applications, climate change, oceans, endangered animals and ecosystems. Proposals should explain the investigation’s significance, objectives, novelty, methods, prospects for success and broader ramifications. The Foundation supports specific investigations or defined portions of larger projects rather than primarily equipment purchases or general operations.
