INSPIRING NOVEL SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION
The INSPIRING NOVEL SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION grant from the Pittsburgh Foundation funds fundamental, interdisciplinary science research in biology, chemistry, and physics at Pennsylvania higher education institutions.
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of Intent) | July 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 over two years for New Initiative grants; up to $150,000 over two years for New Investigator grants.
Summary: Supports fundamental, curiosity-driven research in biology, chemistry, and physics at Pennsylvania higher education institutions, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and engaging undergraduate students.
Description
This opportunity, offered through the Charles E. Kaufman Foundation at the Pittsburgh Foundation, funds fundamental research in biology, chemistry, and physics at Pennsylvania institutions of higher education. The program is designed to catalyze innovative, curiosity-driven science, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and support both new and established investigators. Two main funding tracks are available:
- New Investigator Research Grants: For early-career faculty launching independent research programs.
- New Initiative Research Grants: For established investigators forming new interdisciplinary collaborations.
Projects must address basic scientific questions and demonstrate potential for transformative advances. Applied, clinical, or translational research is not supported. Undergraduate and graduate student engagement is encouraged.
