Funder: Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications) | November 15, 2026 (Fall review) | March 15, 2027 (Spring review)
Funding Amounts: $500–$5,000 USD advertised; application form lists a $2,000 maximum (confirm with OTS)
Summary: Supports local oligonucleotide research gatherings that provide networking and professional development, particularly for junior scientists.
Key Information: The primary applicant must be a current OTS member and may apply only once per 12-month period.
Description
The Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society (OTS) Local Delivery Grant supports grassroots scientific gatherings that connect oligonucleotide researchers and provide networking and professional development, particularly for junior scientists. Supported formats include one- or two-day conferences and symposia, evening seminars, speaker series, journal clubs, panels, roundtables, and networking events with speakers or poster sessions. Topics may include oligonucleotide therapeutics, related research, preclinical research, and clinical trials.
Activities may also include CV-writing sessions, elevator-pitch practice, scientific-writing workshops, alternative-career discussions for academic or industry researchers, and opportunities connecting mid-career scientists with trainees. Women in Science and similar activities promoting diversity are also supported. The program overview includes oligonucleotide-focused sessions at select established meetings, but the application guidance excludes well-established or professionally managed meetings; organizers should confirm suitability with OTS.
