Grant OpportunitiesGrant Opportunities
We are committed to providing excellent opportunities for our trainees and to keeping them informed about funding for clinical and translational research. Below is a list of resources that might be of interest. Pitt’s Office of Research, Health Sciences website also maintains a list of Funding Opportunities. You can also browse through the more than 60 Training Grants at Pitt here.
Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
This program supports early career scientists, particularly individuals from groups underrepresented in the life sciences, who have the potential to become leaders in academic research. Fellows will receive funding for up to four years of their postdoctoral training.
To view eligibility requirements and to apply, click here. Applications are due by December 1, 2021.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funding Opportunities
The RWJF funds a wide array of research and initiatives
American Heart Association Research Programs
The American Heart Association offers several funding opportunities that may be applicable to ICRE trainees.
New T32 Training Program in Antimicrobial Resistance at Pitt
This program, offered by the Division of Infectious Diseases, will be of interest to postdocs who would like to study antimicrobial resistance of bacterial, fungal, or viral pathogens. Candidates can choose from a number of training opportunities and from a broad roster of excellent mentors. Interested candidates can learn more here.
Exploratory Grant to Promote Workforce Diversity in Basic Cancer Research
Support for New and Early Stage Investigators from underrepresented groups who are interested in developing innovative studies in cancer biology.
Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine Training Program at Pitt
This postdoctoral program, offered by the Departments of Psychiatry, Medicine, and Psychology, is designed for physicians (including third- and fourth-year residents) and PhDs in psychology and related behavioral disciplines. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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