Research Grants
The American Thyroid Association Research Grants fund innovative early career research in thyroid disease and cancer, supporting projects that advance scientific knowledge and future breakthroughs.
Funder: American Thyroid Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full proposal deadline) | March 2027 (ATA membership application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$37,500 per year for up to 2 years (max $75,000 total); direct costs only, no indirects
Summary: Supports innovative research in thyroid disease and cancer, with priority for early career investigators.
Key Information: ATA membership required at time of application; only one proposal per applicant; prior major NIH/ATA grantees ineligible.
Description
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) Research Grants program funds cutting-edge research projects focused on thyroid disease and thyroid cancer, with a strong emphasis on supporting early career investigators. Projects may address a wide range of topics, including thyroid function and metabolism, autoimmunity, cancer biology, imaging, health disparities, and thyroid-related outcomes in pregnancy. The program also coordinates funding from partners such as ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Bite Me Cancer, and the THANC Foundation, collectively advancing progress toward optimal thyroid health.
