Grant Amount: Research grants are typically for $2M or less.
Summary: The W. M. Keck Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting Medical Research and Science & Engineering projects that are distinctive and novel in their approach, question the prevailing paradigm, or have the potential to break open new territory in their field.
Past grants have been awarded to major universities, independent research institutions, and medical schools to support pioneering biological and physical science research and engineering, including the development of promising new technologies, instrumentation or methodologies. Please see the grant abstracts for examples of funded projects.
The Research Program employs a two-phase application process with optional pre-application counseling. All communication with the Foundation, including submitting applications, proposals and reports must be via GW’s designated liaison.
Eligibility: Senior, Mid and Early Career investigators are encouraged to apply.
Required Materials for GW’s Selection Committee: GW is eligible to submit one application for the Medical Research program area and one application for the Science and Engineering Research program area. If interested in being GW’s applicant, please submit the following materials to OVPR INFOREADY by November 20, 2024 @ 1:00 pm:
Two-page concept paper in 12-point font with 1-inch margins containing the following information:
selection of which program area (Medical Research or Science and Engineering Research)
an overview of the proposed project emphasizing any unique aspects and pilot studies
a description of the methodologies and key personnel
a brief justification of the need for Keck support
an estimated budget broken down, if possible, by major areas, e.g., personnel, equipment, consumable supplies, etc. (budgets can be rough approximations)
With any remaining space within the 2-page limit, authors may add other details
If a reference is necessary, abbreviate it as (Science, 323, 45, ‘11). DO NOT USE (Jones et al., 2011). Please avoid any illustrations.
Note: this concept paper may be shared with the Keck Foundation during the pre-application counseling call organized by the Foundation Relations office period.
5-page NIH Biosketch
Timeline:
November 20, 2024 @ 1:00pm: GW Internal Deadline to OVPR INFOREADY
Late November, 2024: Internal GW notification sent to applicants selected to move forward in the application process
January 1, 2025 - February 15, 2025: Pre-application counseling call, facilitated by the Foundation Relations office, with staff from the Keck Foundation
May 1, 2025: Foundation’s Phase I Application Deadline
July 15, 2025: Notification of Invitation to Submit Full Proposal
August 15, 2025: Foundation’s Phase II Proposal Deadline
For questions, please contact Dorcas Blue, Executive Director, Foundation Relations at [email protected]