Innovator Awards
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's Innovator Awards fund groundbreaking research to advance scientific understanding and treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) through innovative, interdisciplinary projects.
Funder: Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) deadline | February 5, 2027: Full Proposal deadline (by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 for individual projects; up to $300,000 for collaborative projects; 1-year award, with up to 2 years of renewal possible.
Summary: Supports innovative global research to advance the prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Key Information: Two-step application: LOI required; full proposal by invitation only.
Description
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's Innovator Awards fund pioneering research projects worldwide that seek to transform the understanding, prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The program welcomes both individual and collaborative proposals, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and the use of cutting-edge tools such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics. The Foundation is committed to supporting early-stage, high-risk ideas that could lead to significant progress in IBD research and care.
