Firm deadlines have been announced for the 2026 cycle, with the application portal opening on March 30 and full proposals due June 22. The age eligibility cutoff has also been updated to include anyone born on or after January 1, 1990. Finally, keep in mind that while you apply as an individual investigator, the funds will be awarded directly to your institution.
Funder: Michelson Medical Research Foundation
Due Dates: March 30, 2026 (portal opens) | June 22, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 per award; 1-year project period; no indirect costs permitted.
Summary: Annual grants for early-career researchers pursuing innovative approaches in human immunology, vaccine discovery, and immunotherapy for major global diseases.
Key Information: Applicants must be born on or after January 1, 1990; award is to the institution, not directly to the individual.