Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program: Harvard Pre-Proposal Deadline

Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program
Harvard Pre-Proposal Deadline: August 19, 2019
Award Amount: Up to $110,000/year for up to 5 years
Target Applicants: Candidates should be independent investigators in the early stages of their career and research, preferably in the first three years of their tenure track positions, and conducting research in the fields of cancer, immunology and neuroscience

The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars program funds basic biomedical research in the fields of cancer, immunology and neuroscience. The program embraces innovative research with above-average risk and groundbreaking possibilities. Rita Allen Foundation Scholars are distinguished by their bold approaches to basic scientific questions that address problems of global concern, as well as their potential for learning, leadership and collaboration. Rita Allen Foundation Scholars may not accept an award from the Beckman Young Investigator Program, the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences, the Searle Scholars Program, or the Vallee Scholars Program that would take effect beginning in year one begin during year one of the Rita Allen Foundation award. Scholars may apply for awards from these organizations that would take effect beginning in year two of the Rita Allen Foundation award.

This is a limited submission opportunity and only one nomination may be put forward from Harvard University. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research will administer the internal competition to select the Harvard nominee. To be considered for the Harvard nomination, potential applicants must submit an internal pre-proposal via the link above.