[Health Resources in Action](https://hria.org)

June 15, 2023 | June 4, 2026 (2:00 PM Eastern Time)

Up to $1,000,000 total (inclusive of 10% indirect costs) for 2–3 years

Provides additional funding to successful Catalyst Awardees to advance high-impact biomedical research toward commercialization and clinical translation.

Only prior Falk Catalyst Award recipients are eligible; U.S. faculty appointment required.

--- ## Description This program, managed by Health Resources in Action on behalf of the Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust, supports advanced biomedical research projects that have previously received Catalyst Awards. The Transformational Award is designed to help successful Catalyst projects overcome scientific and therapeutic roadblocks, accelerating progress toward new treatments and potential cures. Funding is intended to move promising innovations closer to commercial development and clinical application, with a focus on projects addressing critical unmet needs in human health. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2023: Application deadline (2023 cycle, 2:00 PM ET) - June 4, 2026: Application due date (2026 cycle, 2:00 PM ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $1,000,000 (inclusive of 10% indirect costs) - Funding period: 2–3 years - Indirect costs are capped at 10% of direct costs (or $90,909 on a $1M award) - Awards are made to non-profit academic, medical, or research institutions in the United States --- ## Eligibility - **Applicant must be a prior Falk Catalyst Award recipient.** - Eligible to apply in the final year of their Catalyst Award or the following year. - Must have successfully achieved the milestones and benchmarks of the Catalyst Award. - Only one application per PI or multi-PI team per cycle. - Unsuccessful applicants may reapply once in the subsequent cycle. - **Administrative lead applicant (PI):** - Must hold a full-time faculty appointment at an eligible U.S. non-profit, academic, medical, or research institution. - Adjunct faculty are not eligible as lead applicants. - U.S. citizenship is not required. - **Project and Team:** - The proposed project must not have overlapping funding from other sources. - Subcontracts to non-invited institutions are allowed, but the majority of funding should support research at the nominating institution. - Collaborations with industry, government, or advocacy organizations are encouraged. - **Other:** - Investigator-initiated clinical trials are eligible if all regulatory approvals and recruitment pipelines are in place. - Human and animal studies must comply with all relevant regulations and include appropriate diversity. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [HRiA Award Manager portal](https://hria.us-1.smartsimple.com/). - Download program guidelines, FAQ, and templates from the [Falk TAP program page](https://hria.org/grants/falktap/). - Required attachments include: - Research proposal (with specific sections and formatting as outlined in the guidelines) - Project milestones and research plan table - Budget and justification (using provided Excel template) - Current and pending support documentation - NIH-format biosketch(es) for PI and any multi-PIs - Department or division chair’s letter of support - Letters of collaboration (if applicable) - The application must be certified by the institution’s Authorized Institutional Representative before submission. - See [Application Instructions PDF](https://hria.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HRiA-Award-Manager-Online-Application-Instructions-Falk-1.pdf) for detailed steps. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should have high translational potential and aim to move discoveries toward clinical practice or commercialization in the near term. - Proposals are reviewed by a multidisciplinary committee with translational and commercialization expertise. - Budgets must comply with NIH salary cap and institutional indirect cost limits. - No-cost extensions are rarely granted and must be justified. - Reporting requirements include progress, financial, and final scientific reports. - Intellectual property remains with the institution; the funder retains no rights. --- ## External Links - [Falk Transformational Award Program Page](https://hria.org/grants/falktap/) - [2026 Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://hria.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Falk-Transformational-Guidelines.pdf) - [2026 FAQ (PDF)](https://hria.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Falk-Transformational-FAQ.pdf) - [Application Portal (HRiA Award Manager)](https://hria.us-1.smartsimple.com/) - [Application Form Template (DOCX)](https://hria.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Falk-Transformational-Application-Form-1.docx) - [Budget Template (XLSX)](https://hria.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Falk-Transformational-Budget-and-Other-Support-Form.xlsx) - [Contact HRiA](https://hria.org/about/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------| | Falk Awards Program | [FalkAwards@hria.org](mailto:FalkAwards@hria.org) | 617.451.0049 | | HRiA Grants Support | [grants@hria.org](mailto:grants@hria.org) | |

Falk Transformational Research Award

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