New York Fund for Innovation in Research and Scientific Talent (NYFIRST)
Limited submission
NYFIRST funds New York medical schools to recruit top translational life science researchers and support innovative research that drives clinical advances and commercialization.
Funder: New York Fund for Innovation in Research and Scientific Talent (NYFIRST)
Due Dates: July 16, 2027: Full application deadline (rolling review during cycle; submit by 5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1 million per award; 4-year grant term; $2 grantee match required per $1 requested.
Summary: Supports NY medical schools in recruiting or retaining top translational life science researchers by funding labs, equipment, and staff to accelerate commercialization and innovation.
Key Information: Only NY medical schools may apply; applications accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Description
This program provides major grant funding to New York State medical schools to recruit or retain exceptional translational life science researchers. The goal is to accelerate innovation in clinical research, strengthen the research ecosystem, and foster commercialization of life science technologies. Funding supports the establishment or upgrade of laboratories, purchase of capital equipment and specialized supplies, and hiring of professional research staff (excluding the recruited Principal Investigator). The program is designed to enhance the capabilities of NY medical institutions, drive economic development, and address unmet clinical needs through translational research.
