Mind Meld Team Grant Program
The Mind Meld Team Grant Program from FARE funds multidisciplinary teams advancing innovative, translational food allergy research with strong patient engagement.
Funder: Food Allergy Research & Education
Due Dates: September 2, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline | December 18, 2026: Full Proposal deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $10 million total for up to 4 years; may be awarded to one or multiple teams; indirect costs capped at 10%.
Summary: Funds multidisciplinary, milestone-driven teams to accelerate innovative, patient-centered translational research in food allergy.
Key Information: Lead institution must be a current member of the FARE Clinical Network.
Description
The Mind Meld Team Grant Program, offered by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), is a major funding initiative designed to catalyze transformative advances in food allergy research. The program supports multidisciplinary, multi-institutional teams conducting milestone-driven projects that integrate laboratory and clinical research, with a required focus on translational impact and patient-centered outcomes. Projects must include human studies initiated by the midpoint of the award period, and meaningful engagement of patient advocates throughout the research process is required. The program encourages convergence science, cross-sector collaboration, and aims to deliver innovations that can rapidly improve care and outcomes for individuals with food allergies.
