Funder: W. M. Keck Foundation

Due Dates: February 15, 2026 (Phase II, June cycle) | May 1, 2026 (Phase I, December cycle) | June 15, 2026 (Concept Counseling, June cycle, optional) | August 15, 2026 (Phase II, December cycle) | November 1, 2026 (Phase I, June cycle) | December 15, 2026 (Concept Counseling, December cycle, optional)

Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $1M–$2M over 3 years; actual amounts vary by project scope.

Summary: Funds high-risk, transformative research in medical, science, and engineering fields that challenge existing paradigms or open new frontiers.

Key Information: Application must be submitted through the institution’s designated liaison; pre-application counseling is strongly encouraged.