Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific Research: Proposal Deadline

Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific Research
Deadline: February 6, 2023 by 12 PM (Deadline Extended)
Award Amount: Challenge grants will ordinarily range from $80,000-$150,000. In truly exceptional circumstances, the committee may consider larger awards.

The Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific Research offers opportunities for eligible faculty to seek support for new work in their research programs within the life, physical and social sciences. There are no limitations on the subject areas that may be considered, and programs that take the investigators in directions that are new for them (a “forty-five degree” turn) are encouraged. Ordinarily, awards will range from $80,000-$150,000. In truly exceptional circumstances, the committee may consider larger awards. Star-Friedman Challenge winners receive not only a monetary award, but access to resources at the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning to support the development of both their visual and oral presentations for the public communication of their research at the annual Challenge event. Approximately five awards are made annually.

This competition is open to ladder faculty members in the participating schools (HMS, HSDM, HSPH, FAS and SEAS). This program welcomes applications for both single- and multi-investigator projects from a broad range of fields and perspectives in the life, physical and social sciences. To qualify for a collaborative award, a project must list at least two investigators who meet the eligibility criteria.