W.M. Keck Foundation Research Grants
Supports transformative research at the University of Iowa in physical, life, and biomedical sciences, prioritizing innovative instrumentation and engineering to address fundamental scientific questions.
Funder: University of Iowa
Due Dates: July 22, 2026 (Internal submission deadline) | December 7, 2026 (Sponsor full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically supports high-impact, large-scale research; maximum three institutional applications per cycle.
Summary: Supports pioneering, fundamental research in physical, life, and biomedical sciences, with emphasis on instrumentation and engineering innovation.
Key Information: Limited submission: UI internal competition required before sponsor submission.
Description
This opportunity supports University of Iowa researchers in applying for the W.M. Keck Foundation’s prestigious research grants, which fund pioneering and high-impact projects in the basic physical, life, and biomedical sciences. The Foundation is especially interested in innovative instrumentation development and engineering approaches that address fundamental scientific questions. Projects should be fundamental, transformative, and situated within significant or emerging research areas.
