Funder: W. M. Keck Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January–February 2026 (Concept counseling, December cycle) | May 2026 (Phase I, December cycle) | July–August 2026 (Concept counseling, June cycle & Phase II, December cycle) | November 2026 (Phase I, June cycle) | February 2027 (Phase II, June cycle)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards are $1M–$2M total over 3 years; one application per institution per cycle.
Summary: Supports high-impact, transformative research in medical and science & engineering fields that challenges conventional paradigms and opens new research frontiers.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by the institution’s designated liaison; concept counseling is strongly encouraged but not required.