[Whitehall Foundation](http://www.whitehall.org)

Up to $100,000 per year for up to three years; maximum total $300,000; competitive renewal possible for two additional years.

Supports innovative, meritorious research by independent investigators at accredited U.S. institutions, especially those with limited external funding.

--- ## Description The Whitehall Foundation Research Grants program funds original, high-quality scientific research at accredited institutions in the United States. The program is designed to support independent investigators—primarily early-career faculty—who are pursuing innovative projects in basic biological sciences, with a particular focus on neurobiology. The Foundation prioritizes scientific merit, innovation, and the demonstrated competence of the applicant. Grants are intended for researchers who do not already have, or expect to receive, substantial support from other sources. --- ## Due Dates - April 15, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (April session) - June 1, 2026: Full application deadline (June session) - September 1, 2026: Full application deadline (September session) - October 1, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (October session) - January 15, 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (January session) - February 15, 2027: Full application deadline (February session) --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $100,000 per year for two- or three-year awards (maximum $300,000 total for three years) - Grants may be renewed competitively for up to two additional years - No PI salary or fringe may be included in the budget; PI effort must be at least 20% --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must hold the title of Assistant Professor or higher at an accredited U.S. institution (or equivalent, with departmental confirmation) - Must be an independent investigator as defined by NIH (with independent lab space, not within a former mentor’s/advisor's lab) - Must hold Principal Investigator (PI) status - Cannot have substantial extramural funding (defined as more than $200,000 per year in direct costs, excluding PI salary/fringe; startup and internal funds are not counted) - Must be in place at the institution with the appropriate title at the time of Letter of Intent submission - Only one Letter of Intent may be submitted per investigator per 12-month period --- ## Application Process ### Phase One: Letter of Intent (LOI) - Submit LOI as a single PDF attachment to [LOI@whitehall.org](mailto:LOI@whitehall.org?subject=Letter%20of%20Intent) - LOI must include: - Cover page with PI information, institutional details, project title, grant type, and funding history - Research abstract (max 600 words, up to 2 pages, 11pt font minimum, with figures permitted) - Disclosure of all current and pending funding (startup/internal funds disclosed but not counted towards eligibility cap) - LOI must be received by close of business on the deadline date ### Phase Two: Full Application - Only invited applicants may submit a full application - Application materials will be provided to selected LOI submitters - Application must detail budget (excluding PI salary/fringe), project plan, and current/pending support - Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Foundation by the referee --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation strictly enforces deadlines; late submissions are not accepted - Applications are judged on scientific merit, innovation, and applicant competence - PI must maintain at least 20% effort on the project; no PI salary may be requested - Grant is not intended for those with substantial alternative funding, even if unrelated --- ## External Links - [Whitehall Foundation Grant Programs Overview](https://www.whitehall.org/#grant-programs) - [Eligibility Requirements](https://www.whitehall.org/#eligibility-requirements) - [Application Procedure](https://www.whitehall.org/#application-procedure) - [Contact Page](https://whitehall.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|------------------------------------------| | Email | [email@whitehall.org](mailto:email@whitehall.org) | | LOI Submission | [LOI@whitehall.org](mailto:LOI@whitehall.org) | | Phone | +1 561-655-4474 | | Address | 220 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 211, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA | | Website | [http://www.whitehall.org](http://www.whitehall.org) |

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