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Next submission date: January 15, 2025

Seed Grants for Workshop Participants

The objective of this program is to extend the impact of BARD supported workshops, by funding “a Seed Grant” for early-stage joint research collaboration.

Purpose:

The objective of this program is to extend the impact of BARD supported workshops, by funding “a Seed Grant” for early-stage joint research collaboration. These grants will help strengthen the relationship between the two parties and lay the groundwork for the submission of a full proposal. In most cases the Seed Grant” provides an opportunity to help investigators collect preliminary data to prepare for future BARD grants.  

Eligibility:

Participants of a recently held BARD workshop who are affiliates of public or private non-profit research institutions are eligible to apply. Proposals must be submitted through such legally constituted institutions.

Application:

Joint applications by Israeli and US scientists will be accepted together with the general BARD grants. 

Submission Deadline:  3 months following the BARD supported workshop.

Award duration: up to 1 year
Maximum award: $50,000
Next submission date: January 15, 2025

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Seed Grants for Workshop Participants

The objective of this program is to extend the impact of BARD supported workshops, by funding “a Seed Grant” for early-stage joint research collaboration.
Award duration: up to 1 year
Maximum award: $50,000
Next submission date:
January 15, 2025

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