Current Limited Submission Opportunities

Each year a number of federal and non-federal funders announce funding opportunities and awards for which the school or university is either restricted to submit a limited number of applications or is required to endorse nominees. Nominees must be internally screened and selected to apply for these opportunities.

The Limited Submission Opportunities listed below are divided into the following three categories:
Closed: Harvard Chan nominee has been selected
Active Internal Competitions: Currently Accepting Applications/Notices of Intent
Open for Nomination: The Notice of Intent deadline has expired and a Harvard Chan nominee has not yet been identified.

Closed: Harvard Chan nominee has been selected

For the awards listed below, an applicant has been selected to move forward as the Harvard Chan nominee or there is an existing award at the School that precludes additional applicants from applying:

Active: Currently Accepting Applications/Notices of Intent

If you are interested in applying for one of the LSOs listed below, please follow the internal application instructions outlined below each opportunity. Internal processes will vary depending on who is administering the award so be sure to read the instructions carefully.

**NEW: Limited Submission – NIH: Bridges to the Doctorate Research Training Program (T32)
Internal deadline: July 31, 2024
Sponsor deadline: September 28, 2026
This previously announced LSO has entered a new cycle. If you plan on applying during the upcoming cycle, please submit please submit your Notice of Intent (NOI) via this form no later than August 13, 2024. Based on the number of notices received, we will determine whether an internal competition is needed.

**NEW: Limited Submission: The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation: Fall 2024
Internal deadline: August 18, 2024
This program supports basic science, ideally with potential translational applications. This includes immunology, microbiome, structural biology, cellular physiology, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, microbiology and infectious diseases, stem cell biology, and neuroscience. Harvard University, as one institution, can nominate three applicant(s) for this award and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research will manage the application and selection process for the University. Harvard Chan School applicants should apply through HUFP (Harvard University Funding Portal). The hyperlink above will bring you to the application portal, where you can find more information on award eligibility and internal submission requirements.

**NEW: Limited Submission – NIH: Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Internal deadline: August 2, 2024
Sponsor deadline: October 11, 2024
The Harvard Chan School can nominate one applicant for this award. If you are interested in applying, please submit your Notice of Intent (NOI) via this form no later than August 2, 2024. Based on the number of NOIs received, ORSD will determine whether an internal competition is needed.

Limited Submission: Searle Scholars Program 2025
Deadline: July 21, 2024
The Searle Scholars program supports research of outstanding early career scientists who have recently begun their first appointment at the Assistant Professor level as part of a tenure track appointment. Grants support high risk, high reward research over a period of three years and a total of $300,000/ $100,000 each year. Harvard University, as one institution, can nominate three applicants for this award and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research will manage the application and selection process for the University. Harvard Chan School applicants should apply through HUFP (Harvard University Funding Portal). The hyperlink above will bring you to the application portal, where you can find more information on award eligibility and internal submission requirements.

Limited Submission – Greenwall Faculty Scholars 2025
Deadline: July 28, 2024
The Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics is a career development award to enable junior faculty members to carry out innovative bioethics research. It supports research that goes beyond current work in bioethics to help resolve pressing ethical issues in clinical, biomedical, and public health decision-making, policy, and practice. Harvard University, as one institution, can nominate one applicant for this award and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research will manage the application and selection process for the University. Harvard Chan School applicants should apply through HUFP (Harvard University Funding Portal). The hyperlink above will bring you to the application portal, where you can find more information on award eligibility and internal submission requirements.

Limited Submission – Rita Allen Foundation: Scholars 2025
Deadline: July 28, 2024
The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars program supports research scientists in the early stages of their careers, (Assistant Professors). Fields of research are cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. Award funds may only be used for direct project expenses, including up to 50% of the Scholar’s compensation. Harvard University, as one institution, can nominate one applicant for this award and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research will manage the application and selection process for the University. Harvard Chan School applicants should apply through HUFP (Harvard University Funding Portal). The hyperlink above will bring you to the application portal, where you can find more information on award eligibility and internal submission requirements.

Open for Nomination

The Notice of Intent deadline has expired and a Harvard Chan nominee has not yet been identified for the awards listed below. If you are still interested in applying for one of these awards you must contact the Office of Research Strategy and Development (alever@hsph.harvard.edu) immediately to submit your nomination.

Limited Submission – Campbell Foundation HIV/AIDS research grants
Sponsor deadline: LOIs are accepted during January, April, July and October of each year.

Limited Submission – NIH: HAZMAT Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (UH4 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadline: July 22, 2024

Limited Submission – NIH: Mechanistic Research on Neuromodulation for Substance Use Disorders Treatment (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)
Sponsor deadline: August 14, 2024; January 16, 2025; August 14, 2025; January 16, 2026; August 14, 2026

Limited Submission – W.M. Keck Foundation: Research Program
Deadline: August 15, 2024; November 01, 2024; February 15, 2025

Limited Submission – NIH: STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG): Structured Institutional Needs Assessment and Action Plan Development for Resource Limited Institutions (RLIs) (UC2 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadlines: September 18, 2024, September 18, 2025

Limited Submission-NIH: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12)
Sponsor deadlines: September 13, 2024

Limited Submission – NIH: NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program Research Education Grants Programs (R25)
Sponsor deadlines: September 13, 2024

Limited Submission – NIH: IDeA Clinical and Translational Research Development (CTR-D) Award (P20-Clinical Trial Optional)
Sponsor deadline: October 9, 2024; October 9, 2025

Limited Submission – NIH: Nutrition Obesity Research Centers Research Resource Center (RRC) (P2C- Clinical Trial Optional)
Sponsor deadline: October 9, 2024

Limited Submission – NIH: Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Sponsor deadline: October 9, 2024; June 10, 2025

Limited Submission – NIH: IDeA Clinical and Translational Research Network (CTR-N) Award (P50 – Clinical Trial Optional)
Sponsor deadline: October 9, 2024; October 9, 2025

Limited Submission – NIH: NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Sponsor deadlines: October 15, 2024, February 14, 2025, June 16, 2025, October 14, 2025, February 17, 2026, June 15, 2026, October 14, 2026