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: Diabetes Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Internal deadline: April 16, 2024
Sponsor deadline: June 8, 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 April 16, 2024. Based on the number of NOIs received, ORSD will determine whether an internal competition is needed.
**NEW: Limited Submission – NIH: Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) (T34)
Internal deadline: April 16, 2024
Sponsor deadline: May 27, 2026
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 April 16, 2024. Based on the number of NOIs received, ORSD will determine whether an internal competition is needed.
**NEW: Limited Submission – NIH: Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE) (T34)
Sponsor deadline: May 27, 2026
Internal deadline: April 16, 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 April 16, 2024. Based on the number of NOIs received, ORSD will determine whether an internal competition is needed.
**NEW: Limited Submission – Brain Research Foundation’s 2025 Scientific Innovations
Internal deadline: May 5, 2024
This Program provides funding for innovative science in both basic and clinical neuroscience. It is designed to support creative, exploratory, cutting edge research in well-established research laboratories, under the direction of established investigator. 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.
**NEW: Limited Submission – HHS/CDC: RFA on regional Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response
Internal deadline: April 16, 2024
Sponsor deadline: May 21, 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 April 16, 2024. Based on the number of NOIs received, ORSD will determine whether an internal competition is needed.
Limited Submission – W.M. Keck Foundation: Research Program
Deadline: May 1, 2024; August 15, 2024; November 01, 2024; February 15, 2025
This Program supports 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. This is a limited submission opportunity that requires internal coordination at the University level. If you are interested in applying to this program, please notify Allison Lever at alever@hsph.harvard.edu for more information about the internal requirements and process.
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: Diagnostic Centers of Excellence (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadline: May 15, 2024; May 15, 2025
Limited Submission – NIH: Diagnostic Centers of Excellence (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadline: May 15, 2024; May 15, 2025
Limited Submission-NIH: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12)
Sponsor deadlines: May 17, 2024; September 13, 2024
Limited Submission – NIH: NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program Research Education Grants Programs (R25)
Sponsor deadlines: May 17, 2024; September 13, 2024
Limited Submission – NIH: National Project to Support and Promote Consistent Implementation of the Regulatory Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption and Produce Regulatory Standards (PRPS) (U2F) -Cooperative Agreements
Sponsor deadline: June 10, 2024
Limited Submission – William T. Grant Foundation: William T. Grant Scholars Program
Sponsor deadline: June 12, 2024 (mentor and reference letters); July 3, 2024 application
Limited Submission – NIH: Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadlines: June 14, 2024; September 26, 2025
Limited Submission – NIH: NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Sponsor deadlines: June 14, 2024, October 15, 2024, February 14, 2025, June 16, 2025, October 14, 2025, February 17, 2026, June 15, 2026, October 14, 2026
Limited Submission – NIH: NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadlines: June 14, 2024, October 15, 2024, February 14, 2025, June 16, 2025, October 14, 2025, February 17, 2026, June 15, 2026, October 14, 2026
Limited Submission – NIH: Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadline: June 15, 2024
Limited Submission – NIH: Enhancing Science, Technology, EnginEering, and Math Educational Diversity (ESTEEMED) Research Education Experiences (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadline: June 17, 2024; June 17, 2025, January 17, 2024, January 17, 2025
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 – 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: IDeA Clinical and Translational Research Development (CTR-D) Award (P20-Clinical Trial Optional)
Sponsor deadline: October 9, 2024; October 9, 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: Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)
Sponsor deadlines: October 22, 2024; October 21, 2025
Limited Submission – NIH: Leading Equity and Diversity in the Medical Scientist Training Program (LEAD MSTP) (T32)
Sponsor deadline: January 27, 2025
Limited Submission – NIH: Advancing Research Careers (ARC) Institutionally-Focused Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadline: January 29, 2025, January 29, 2026
Limited Submission – NIH: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 1 (P20 – Clinical Trial Optional)
Sponsor deadline: January 30, 2025
Limited Submission – NIH: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 1 (P20 – Clinical Trial Optional)
Sponsor deadlines: January 30, 2025
Limited Submission – NIH: Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) (R25 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadlines: January 31, 2025
Limited Submission – NIH: Assessment of Climate at Institutions (ACt) Award (RC2 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Sponsor deadline: February 20, 2026
