Joe Niekro Research Grant
The Joe Niekro Research Grant funds innovative basic and translational pilot research on brain aneurysms, AVMs, and hemorrhagic stroke, supporting projects with strong potential for future scientific impact.
Funder: Joe Niekro Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (annual LOI must be received by October 1; application window Sept 1–Oct 1)
Funding Amounts: Seed funding for pilot research projects; covers direct research costs only; typical award size not specified.
Summary: Supports innovative pilot research on brain aneurysms, AVMs, and strokes, emphasizing projects with strong potential for future funding and impact.
Key Information: LOI required; Texas-based applicants receive priority; clinical projects not funded.
Description
The Joe Niekro Foundation’s research grant program provides seed funding for innovative pilot studies focused on brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and hemorrhagic strokes. The goal is to support projects that advance early detection, novel treatment modalities, technological advances, and improved outcomes for patients. Funded projects should generate preliminary data to support future applications for larger-scale funding. The foundation encourages applications utilizing advanced technologies, the development of new diagnostic or therapeutic tools, and imaging or outcomes analyses. Only direct research costs are supported. Clinical projects are not eligible.
