Non-Federal Limited Deadlines

Scholar (Career Development) Awards

St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Career-development award for early-career researchers in pediatric oncology. Must be within first seven years of initial independent full faculty appointment. Initial award is $110,000 per year for two years, with the possibility of an additional three years of funding at $115,000 per year.

Dartmouth may submit one unrestricted letter of inquiry for each of the three programs on this deadline. A fourth application may be submitted if focused on one of these areas:

• Brain tumors – all types, including rare forms, especially atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT), diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG)/diffuse midline glioma (DMG), and glioblastoma (GBM)
• Burkitt lymphoma – all types, especially sporadic
• Ewing sarcoma
• Rhabdoid tumors 

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu:

• one-page description of your project idea
• current CV

Use "St. Baldrick's Scholars" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

September 30th - internal application deadline

December 9th - Deadline for a letter of inquiry. Invited full proposals will be due Feb. 28, 2025.

International Scholar Awards

St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Three years of pediatric oncology training at Dartmouth for researchers from low- and middle-income countries. The proposal must include a research project at the applicant's institution of origin. Initial award is $110,000 per year for three years, with the possibility of an additional two years of funding at $115,000 per year.
Applicants must be early-career and possibly hold a junior faculty-level position and must have held it for no longer than five years. Must have completed a pediatric oncology fellowship or two years of equivalent training.

Dartmouth may submit one unrestricted letter of inquiry for each of the three programs on this deadline. A fourth application may be submitted if focused on one of these areas:

• Brain tumors – all types, including rare forms, especially atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT), diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG)/diffuse midline glioma (DMG), and glioblastoma (GBM)
• Burkitt lymphoma – all types, especially sporadic
• Ewing sarcoma
• Rhabdoid tumors 

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu:

• one-page description of your project idea
• current CV

Use "St. Baldrick's International" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

September 30th - internal application deadline

December 9th - Deadline for a letter of inquiry. Invited full proposals will be due Feb. 28, 2025.

Research Grant Awards

St. Baldrick’s Foundation

For pediatric oncology research projects which are hypothesis-driven. May be laboratory, clinical or epidemiological in nature.

Dartmouth may submit one unrestricted letter of inquiry for each of the three programs on this deadline. A fourth application may be submitted if focused on one of these areas:

• Brain tumors – all types, including rare forms, especially atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT), diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG)/diffuse midline glioma (DMG), and glioblastoma (GBM)
• Burkitt lymphoma – all types, especially sporadic
• Ewing sarcoma
• Rhabdoid tumors 

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu:

• one-page description of your project idea
• current CV

Use "St. Baldrick's Research Award" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

September 30th - internal application deadline

December 9th - Deadline for a letter of inquiry. Invited full proposals will be due Feb. 28, 2025.

Seed Grant Program

Brain Research Foundation

For pilot research projects in neuroscience that will likely lead to funding from the National Institutes of Health or other outside sources. Must be full-time Assistant or Associate Professor working in the field of brain function. This includes molecular and clinical neuroscience was well as studies of neural, sensory, motor, cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning in health and disease. Applicants must propose a new research project that is not yet funded. This grant cannot be used as bridge funding.

Dartmouth (including Geisel) may submit one letter of inquiry for this program.

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu: one-page description of your project idea; total amount of your funding request; current CV. Use "Brain Research Foundation - Seed Grant" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

October 1 - internal application deadline

November 19th - external deadline

Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists

New York Academy of Sciences

For research by tenured or tenure-track faculty born in or after 1983, in these three categories:

• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences & Engineering
• Chemistry

One award will be made in each category. Age-limit exceptions considered in exceptional circumstances. The Academy strongly encourages the nomination of women and members of other historically underrepresented groups in science and engineering.

Dartmouth may nominate one person in each category.

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu

• current CV
• one-page description of your past and current research, and its impact on the field.

Use "Blavatnik" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

October 16 - internal application deadline

December 4 - external deadline

Breast Cancer Research Fellowship

Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation

For clinical and pre-clinical fellowships in high impact, breast cancer therapeutic research areas. The aim is to support PhD, MD/PhD and MD physician scientists at earlier stages of their careers to enable them to develop independent programs and compelling careers in breast cancer research. All relevant disciplines; basic, preclinical, clinical research and clinical care.

Applicants are expected to submit a research plan, pre-approved by their mentor or an organization-based board, to the foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee. The applicant's organization must specifically confirm review of the proposal in the "Supporting Materials" section of the application.

To apply internally for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu:
current CV
one-page description of your research proposal
Use "Brodeur" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

October 18 - internal application deadline

November 22 - external deadline

Science & Engineering Research

W.M. Keck Foundation

For high-risk, high-reward science and engineering research projects which would not otherwise receive support from traditional funding agencies, and which have the capacity to spur ground-breaking new territory in the field or open entirely new pathways of work. For fundamental/basic science. Collaboration with investigators from other universities is viewed favorably. Not relevant for projects that would be funded by governmental agencies. Please visit this link for further insights on Keck's expectations and priorities.

Dartmouth Corporate and Foundation Relations may submit up to four concept papers.

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu:

• one-page concept paper using the Foundation’s guidelines
• Attach to the concept paper examples of feedback from federal agencies indicating your project is: out of scope/too high risk/overly ambitious for federal funding.
• total amount of your funding request
• current CV
• use “Keck Foundation — Science and Engineering" as the email subject line

Deadlines:

November 7th - internal application deadline

External Deadline:  Please contact CFR.

There are two annual deadlines for submitting an *internal* application to be selected as a Dartmouth nominee: May 7 and November 7.

Curator-led initiatives in contemporary visual art

Tieger Foundation

For exhibitions, commissions, performances, public program series, related publications, and other curator-led initiatives that involve contemporary visual art. Projects must be open to the public between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2027.

Programs:
Single project ($150,000)
Three years of programming ($150,000) For organizations with annual budgets under $3.5 million, including university galleries.
Hosting ($75,000)
Curatorial research and development ($50,000)

Dartmouth may submit one proposal.

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu: one-page description of your project idea; total amount of your funding request; current CV. Use "Tieger application" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

November 19 - internal application deadline

External Deadline:  January 28, 2025

Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards

Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation

Unrestricted research grant for early-career faculty in the chemical sciences, including biochemistry, materials chemistry and chemical engineering. Awarded for advancement of important knowledge in the chemical sciences, and dedication and contributions to undergraduate education in the chemical sciences. Must be full-time tenure-track and within the first six years of independent academic career at the time of submission of the nomination. Requires institutional nomination, and re-nominations are accepted. Publications with undergraduate co-authors required.

Dartmouth may nominate one candidate.

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu:
current CV
one-page description of your contributions to:
important knowledge in the chemical sciences, and
education in the chemical sciences, particularly with respect to undergraduates.
Use "Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

November 21 - internal application deadline

External Deadline:  January 30, 2025

Clinical Investigator Award

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

For independent young physician-scientists to conduct cancer-oriented research that demonstrates a high level of innovation and creativity. Applicant must commit to minimum of 80% of time on research. Requires a mentor in the field of clinical translational cancer research, cancer prevention, or epidemiology. One applicant per mentor. No other physician-scientist mentored career development award from a private source (non-federal government) may be held concurrently, but federal awards are allowed. Award includes payment of up to $100,000 in medical school debt. Must be assistant professor within first five years of initial full faculty appointment.

Geisel/DCCC/DH may nominate a total of five candidates.

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu: one-page description of your project idea; total amount of your funding request; current CV.
Use "Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

November 29 - internal application deadline

External Deadline:  February 03, 2025

Cancer Research Grant

Mary Kay Ash Foundation

For translational research in cancers primarily affecting women, including but not limited to ovarian, uterine, breast, endometrial or cervical cancer. Must be full-time Assistant Professor or higher. 

Dartmouth Cancer Center may nominate one candidate.

To apply for this opportunity, email a one-page statement of your research aims and your NIH biographical sketch to DCC.Institutional.Applications@Dartmouth.edu

Use "Mary Kay application" as the subject line.

Deadlines:

December 06 - internal application deadline

External Deadline:  February 01, 2025