Patterson Trust Mentored Research Award Program
Funds early-career researchers in CT, NJ, or RI for innovative, mentored clinical and population health studies on human disease, with a focus on human subjects and health equity.
Funder: Health Resources in Action
Due Dates: August 11, 2026 (Full application, 12:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $200,000 total ($100,000/year for 2 years); no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports innovative, mentored clinical and population health research on human disease by early-stage investigators in CT, NJ, or RI.
Key Information: For mentored postdocs/clinician scientists (3–6 years postdoc); no tenure-track or major career awards; must be at eligible institution.
Description
This program funds early-career, mentored postdoctoral researchers and clinician scientists conducting innovative pilot studies or research projects focused on human diseases, their causes, and relief. Emphasizing clinical research involving human subjects, the award supports patient-oriented research, epidemiological and behavioral studies, outcomes research, and health services research. Projects addressing social determinants of health and health inequities are encouraged. The aim is to foster the transition to research independence, especially for those from groups underrepresented in science.
