FSR Pilot Grant
The FSR Pilot Grant funds innovative early-stage research to advance scientific understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of sarcoidosis, supported by the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.
Funder: Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | September 14, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total per project over two years (up to 10% indirect costs allowed)
Summary: Supports innovative pilot research projects advancing understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of sarcoidosis.
Key Information: LOI submission via ProposalCentral is required; only invited applicants may submit full proposals.
Description
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) Pilot Grant supports early-stage, innovative research projects aimed at advancing knowledge, diagnosis, and treatment of sarcoidosis. This grant is designed to fund pilot or smaller-scale studies that align with FSR’s strategic research agenda, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes, biomarker discovery, diagnostic innovation, quality of care, and treatment monitoring. Through a rigorous two-stage application process, the program seeks to generate preliminary data, foster new collaborations, and catalyze future breakthroughs in sarcoidosis research.
