Medical Research
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The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Medical Research grant funds innovative scientific studies on major diseases to improve public health in the Pittsburgh region.
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Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (by invitation only, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent awards up to $100,000; typical award size and duration vary by project
Summary: Supports rigorous medical research across a wide range of diseases to advance public health in the Pittsburgh region.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; funds cannot be used for university overhead or tuition.
Description
The Medical Research grant from the Pittsburgh Foundation is designed to support innovative and high-impact research projects across a broad spectrum of diseases, including but not limited to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, geriatrics, and blindness. The grant program is funded through donor bequests and managed by the Foundation’s Program and Policy staff, with a strong focus on promoting major public health advances that benefit the Pittsburgh region. The Foundation manages over twenty medical research funds, aiming to foster groundbreaking discoveries and improvements in healthcare outcomes.
