News on the grants and awards that fuel scientific work. Covers federal grants, foundation awards, gene-editing and disease programs, and shifts in funding policy.
The Presidents' Impact Scholarship Program aims to attract top PhD applicants from Canada and worldwide, fostering a dynamic community of changemakers. The program will support research into real-world global challenges, emphasizing complex problem-solving skills and collaboration.
The Kissick Family Foundation and the Milken Institute are funding $2.5 million in FTD research, supporting projects that uncover new biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Letters of intent for the fourth funding cycle are now being accepted.
A new analysis from Cure reveals that universities can engage with industry through four distinct pathways, with bottom-decile institutions outperforming top-ranked universities in commercialization and entrepreneurship. The study found that universities can build meaningful partnerships by leveraging their strengths in specific areas,...
Weill Cornell Medicine has received significant funding for various cancer research projects, including precision medicine and drug target discovery. These initiatives aim to improve patient outcomes for challenging cancers, such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer. The funding supports innovative research approaches, including the stu...
The Research Highlighter-MatchMaker Project streamlines research collaboration and funding discovery using AI and natural language processing. It offers a searchable portal and automated email recommendations to facilitate connections between researchers and funding opportunities.
Dr. Zachary Grinspan has been awarded a $1.6 million CDC grant to research childhood epilepsy. The CEPIE study will combine data from various sources to determine the incidence of epilepsy in US children, identify types of epilepsy, and predict risk factors.
Mayo Clinic joins a consortium to develop affordable, scalable gene-editing therapies for children with rare inherited immune disorders. Researchers will use CRISPR-based technologies to repair disease-causing errors in blood-forming stem cells.
The project aims to improve understanding of mechanical ventilation and advance respiratory care technologies with a realistic laboratory model of the human lung. Researchers will create a lifelike testing environment to study airflow, pressure changes, and ventilator performance without relying on human subjects.
The US government's withdrawal of funding for global HIV programs led to a sharp reduction in the number of people entering HIV care across East Africa. New patient enrollment dropped by 59% and viral load testing declined by 33% within weeks, according to findings from researchers at UC San Francisco.
The grant supports the development of therapies with fewer side effects for triple-negative breast cancer, a highly aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of breast cancer. The researchers aim to target UBR5 protein, which is overproduced in aggressive breast cancers and several other malignancies.
The Data Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto has been awarded $1 million in Claude API credits to support AI-enabled research. Researchers will gain access to cutting-edge AI tools, enabling discovery, analysis, and innovation across disciplines.
BioVenture eLab will recruit international founders and provide resources for Weill Cornell faculty and trainees, aiming to generate entrepreneurship opportunities from within the academic medical institution's community. The program will also enable the selection of global entrepreneurs based on scientific data and business strategy.
The US retains its scientific edge but is losing the race to translate discoveries into cures, warns a new report from Cure Innovation Index. Without immediate renewed investment and policy changes, the US scientific edge will not hold.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology has received a landmark gift to establish its first endowment fund, the largest individual gift in its history. The donation will support research and education initiatives, attracting top young talent from around the world.
A new PLOS report proposes a 'knowledge stack' publishing model to better support open science. This model connects articles with associated outputs like data, code, and methods to create a structured, open record of research. The report highlights the need for coordinated action beyond publishing to address challenges in existing models.
The Universitat Jaume I has secured funding for five research projects worth nearly one million euros to strengthen its research activity. These projects focus on improving neural networks, understanding memory, tackling antimicrobial resistance, developing new materials, and assessing the impact of air pollution on neurocognitive health.
The SFU Innovates Venture Fund will focus on early-stage companies in sectors with significant economic potential. The fund aims to accelerate the translation of breakthrough research into real-world impact.
The summit brought together endocrine leaders to identify opportunities to work closely together on increasing the visibility of endocrine health in policy decisions. Early findings from a workforce survey revealed challenges including long patient waiting times and retention concerns among early-career clinicians.
A new Northwestern University study details how NIH built the field of genomics through coordinated scientific efforts, supported workforces, and developed shared research infrastructure. The analysis of NIH's digital archive shows leadership played a crucial role in resolving technical challenges and guiding scientific communities.
A recent NIH grant termination survey found that BIPOC and LGBTQ+ researchers faced higher odds of termination, with disparities extending beyond representation. The study highlights concerns about the long-term impacts on the US scientific workforce.
The FoSci Report 2026 examines individual paper-level fraud, coordinated criminal networks, systemic structural failures, and risks to government research. It charts the maturity and gaps in current research integrity practice, arguing that isolated infractions often signal more systemic issues.
Recent shifts in federal policy and funding have impacted hundreds of clinical trials designed to study disease burdens in underrepresented populations. The report highlights a systemic crisis in medical research, citing a disruption at scale that has affected over 74,000 participants across 383 trials.
A global research network, led by ASAP and MJFF, is expanding its efforts to map the biological blueprint of Parkinson's disease and develop a standardized toolkit of global research resources. This expansion aims to accelerate the development of personalized therapies by understanding the disease's inherent heterogeneity.
Digital Science has upgraded its world-leading Dimensions Research Security platform with a full workflow solution addressing growing volumes, fragmented tools, and rising compliance pressure. The new solution enables proactive research security work with reduced manual effort, making it easier to generate, customize, and access reports.
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers will explore novel combination therapies to address the gap in treatment options for patients with advanced urinary tract cancers. The study aims to understand how inherited genetic alterations and tumor-acquired mutations cooperate to disrupt DNA repair and drive cancers of the urinary tract.
The American Meteorological Society strongly opposes the dismantling of NCAR, highlighting its central role in atmospheric sciences and its impact on the nation's economy. The AMS recommends that NSF engage in a rigorous process to develop a strategy for enhancing scientific innovation in the weather enterprise.
The DFG, HRK, and WR propose Nexus, a new EU funding instrument for networks of excellence, to strengthen institutionalized cooperation between Europe's leading universities and research institutions. The proposed network would conduct research on a jointly selected topic that is of strategic importance to the participating institutions.
A global team led by UC San Diego's Ludmil Alexandrov is receiving a $25 million Cancer Grand Challenges award to decipher the molecular origins of cancer. The team aims to identify unique patterns of DNA damage and their sources, which could lead to new prevention and treatment strategies.
A new report recommends increased investment in America's fusion diagnostic capabilities, a critical technology that could provide information to speed up the delivery of commercial fusion power plants. The report identifies key areas for research and development to advance U.S. leadership in fusion energy and plasma technologies.
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has received a significant donation to advance trustworthy AI technology. The €5 million gift from Garrett Camp will support fundamental research in artificial intelligence, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration and long-term impact.
Dan Devers joins the Stowers Institute with over 20 years of experience in law and business. He will lead all legal matters across the Institute, ensuring governance, compliance, intellectual property strategy, and partnerships support the Institute's mission to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.
Four Mainz University researchers have been awarded prestigious ERC Consolidator Grants to develop new treatments and understand complex biological processes. The grants will support research projects focused on signal specificity, racialization, and socialist Red Cross societies.
The Select Committee report reveals US government-funded research collaborations with Chinese military entities, highlighting the need for balancing academic freedom and national security interests. Digital Science's Dimensions platform provides trusted data to identify hidden connections and potential risks.
Two US-based teams, FigureTwo and Syntheos, have won Digital Science's 2025 Catalyst Grant for their innovative data visualization projects. FigureTwo transforms static figures into interactive visuals, while Syntheos maps ideas across research communities to show impact.
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) urges the US government to maintain and strengthen NSF NCAR, a critical resource for weather forecasting and climate science. This would lead to further forecast improvements that benefit the nation's safety and economy.
The PerMiCCion consortium is studying the microbiome to develop personalized prevention and treatment strategies for early-onset colorectal cancer. They identified a characteristic 'oncogenic microbiome' that promotes inflammation and influences immune response.
A study published in The BMJ found a 25% decline in diversity language in NIH grants from January 2024 to June 2025. Researchers analyzed 17,701 grants and found that words related to diversity, equity, and politics were deleted at a 10-fold higher rate in 2025.
Biomedical researchers recommend diversifying funding sources, pursuing earlier licensing and commercialization, and fostering international collaborations. The US drug discovery landscape is at risk due to federal funding cuts, and alternative approaches are needed to ensure continued progress.
The article highlights the mismatch between psychedelics and economic drug development principles. Pharmaceutical companies are developing short-acting compounds and neuroplastogens to engineer trips out of the experience altogether. Dr. Sandy Hager's research suggests investors should remain cautious due to weak intellectual property ...
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has been awarded $29 million by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support impactful prevention programs and groundbreaking cancer research. The funding will also enable the recruitment of a CPRIT Scholar.
A research team, including Dr. Yong Xu, will use the grant to investigate genetic changes affecting hypothalamic pathways and their impact on metabolism and behavior in humans and animals. The study aims to unravel the precise way brain wiring controls instinctive behavior across species.
A new study from the University of Lübeck introduces a 'lottery-first' approach to research grant allocation, increasing female representation by 10% and funded projects led by women by 23%. This method reduces estimated economic costs by two-thirds while maintaining scientific excellence.
The European Society of Endocrinology has released the EndoCompass Research Roadmap, a major new initiative to align research efforts and improve funding strategies for hormone-related health challenges. The roadmap identifies specific research needs across eight endocrine specialties and five cross-cutting areas.
The Arcadia grant has enabled the creation of IUCN’s Open Access Policy and upgraded the IUCN Library, making over 1,500 historical publications available online. This has improved access to conservation knowledge and secured the scientific integrity of nature conservation efforts.
Mayo Clinic has been awarded up to $40 million by ARPA-H to develop new ways to monitor and improve air quality in real-time, enhancing patient care. The Hospital Air Quality (HAIQU) project will introduce cutting-edge biosensors, AI, and smart air filtration systems in emergency departments across Mayo's campuses.
Two ISTA Assistant Professors, Amelia Douglass and Ylva Götberg, have won 1.5 million euro ERC Starting Grants to explore how animals react to stress and the science behind binary-star stripping. Their research could lead to a better understanding of brain pathways disrupted in humans suffering from anxiety and stress.
Dr. Greenblatt's discovery of distinct types of bone-building stem cells has opened new areas of research into targeted therapies for bone cancer, osteoporosis, and rare bone conditions. His work has identified potential therapeutic targets to block spine metastases in breast and prostate cancer.
The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research strongly opposes the Executive Order allowing political appointees to review and influence federal grant funding decisions. This could compromise the integrity of the NIH peer review system, which relies on rigorous evaluation by subject-matter experts.
A $3 million gift from Lee and Valerie Shapiro will support the American Heart Association's work on women's heart health. The funding will also advance the Go Red for Women Venture Fund, fueling innovation and research in women's cardiovascular health.
UC3M achieved its highest ever research funding intake of €56.78 million in 2024. The university also maintained its strong publication record with an annual average of 1,291 national and international articles.
Two Purdue researchers received funding to advance university innovations. Andrew Mesecar aims to develop new treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma using patented enzyme inhibitors. Meanwhile, Pablo Zavattieri is working on a patent-pending system to address saltwater intrusion in the Panama Canal.
The European Research Council has awarded ERC Advanced grants to Inga Kamp, Wouter Roos, and Syuzanna Harutyunyan from the University of Groningen for their innovative research projects. Kamp's project focuses on deciphering rocky planet building blocks using the James Webb Space Telescope, while Roos investigates RNA-containing viruse...
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is offering funding opportunities for next-generation researchers and clinicians, as well as projects advancing women's health in MS. The American Brain Foundation and US Department of Defense are also providing grants for neuroinflammation research and clinical trials.
Researchers warn that reducing ERC autonomy will shift focus from transformative impacts to incremental ones, hindering Europe's competitiveness. The European Research Council plays a critical role in providing intellectual freedom and resources for breakthroughs.
The European Vaccines Hub for Pandemic Readiness (EVH) is a pan-European center that integrates excellence in vaccine research, human monoclonal antibody development, clinical trials, and scalable manufacturing. EVH aims to drive innovation and ensure strategic autonomy in vaccine R&D and manufacturing.
The EndoCompass project aims to guide future studies and funding programs with a research roadmap for better hormone health in Europe. Manuel Heitor will share his perspective on the future of research in Europe, emphasizing the need for greater investment and coordination.
Between February and April 2025, 694 NIH grants were terminated across 24 institutes, affecting over $1.8 billion in funding. The terminations disproportionately impacted the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, accounting for 30% of all funding.
FAPESP is launching a call for International Thematic Grants to support researchers from abroad in developing innovative projects at the forefront of knowledge. The selected projects will have a maximum duration of 60 months and provide full administrative support, access to facilities, and inclusion in graduate courses.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) CEO, Sudip S. Parikh, testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee about the importance of funding for biomedical research in America. He highlighted the risks of recent budget cuts and proposed budgets that could irreparably damage the nation's innovation ecosystem.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has committed $18.1 million to support research projects aligned with its Pathways to Cures roadmap, which aims to stop MS, restore function, and end the disease. The funding includes 16 research grants and 28 training fellowships in the US and internationally.