Focused Ultrasound Foundation Research Awards
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation Research Awards fund innovative research using image-guided focused ultrasound to advance disease treatments in humans and animals.
Funder: Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (LOIs and full proposals accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Preclinical Awards: ~$100,000 for 1 year (paid in milestones); Clinical Awards: Amount varies, determined case-by-case
Summary: Supports innovative research and clinical trials using non-invasive image-guided focused ultrasound to advance treatments for human and veterinary diseases.
Key Information: Applications accepted worldwide; two-stage process via ProposalCentral; no indirect costs allowed.
Description
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation Research Awards provide funding for pioneering research that advances the use of non-invasive, image-guided focused ultrasound technologies for disease treatment in humans and companion animals. The Foundation supports a wide range of projects, from preclinical translational studies (including veterinary medicine) to innovative clinical trials, with a focus on robust scientific design and translational impact. Key priority areas include oncology, neurodegenerative diseases, immunomodulation, neuromodulation, gene therapy, drug delivery, and sonodynamic therapy. The Foundation offers several program tracks, including General, Brain, Cancer Immunotherapy, Veterinary, Industry, and Educational Programs.
