General Award Processes and Terms
The Beckman Foundation supports young investigators pursuing innovative research in new scientific instruments, methods, and materials, emphasizing scientific excellence and rigorous review.
Funder: Beckman Foundation
Due Dates: Varies by program (see individual program pages)
Funding Amounts: Program-specific; amount and duration set per award and provided in award terms
Summary: Supports innovative research by young investigators through rigorous review and oversight, emphasizing scientific excellence and accountability.
Key Information: No overhead or indirect costs allowed; U.S. nonprofit affiliation required.
Description
The Beckman Foundation provides grant funding to support young investigators and innovative research, particularly in the development of new instruments, methods, and materials that open new avenues of scientific inquiry. All programs are guided by a rigorous, multi-stage review process involving internal committees and panels of external experts. The Foundation emphasizes scientific excellence, accountability, and compliance, with awardees required to submit annual progress and financial reports, and in some cases, present at the Beckman Symposium.
