21st Century Science Initiative
Apply for a Grant
Interested in applying for a grant? JSMF provides funding for grants in three program areas: Complex Systems, Brain Cancer, and Human Cognition. Research applications or letters of inquiry must fit into one of these program areas. Unsolicited requests that do not fit into a program area and are not research related are not funded.
» Compare JSMF grant types and the program areas funded in each.
JSMF provides funding in three grant types:
Research Awards
Investigator-initiated research awards providing up to $450,000 for up to 6 years made to 501(c)(3) organizations in support of work done in Studying Complex Systems or Brain Cancer Research. Application process: RFA. Read how to apply for a Research Award.
Research Awards Deadline: March 17, 2010 15:59 CDT. Updated guidelines have been posted.
Collaborative Activity Awards
Flexible, selective funding for projects not readily supported via investigator-initiated research proposals. A means for encouraging unique collaborations often through the development of study panels and research networks. Collaborative applications receive significant input from JSMF during the planning stages. Program areas funded: Studying Complex Systems, Brain Cancer Research, or Understanding Human Cognition. Application process: Letter of Inquiry. Read how to apply for a Collaborative Activity Award.Collaborative Activity Awards Deadline: There are no deadlines for this grant type. LOIs should only be sent by email.
Scholar Awards
Funding provided in the area of Understanding Human Cognition. Application process: Essay application. Read more.
Scholar Awards Deadline: Information regarding the 2010 Scholar Awards in the Understanding Human Cognition program area will be posted on our website by early March 2010. Check back periodically or join our email list to receive updates when available.
Compare Grant Types
Use the table below to compare grant types and the program areas funded in each.
| Collaborative Award | Research Award | Scholar Award | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex Systems | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Brain Cancer | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Human Cognition | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Grant Details | |||
| Reseachers | multi-institutional, possibly multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator | investigator or investigators | investigator |
| Focus | to answer or learn more about an interesting question or topic, possibly multi-disciplinary | project driven although funds may be used to support collaboration | in support of investigator's program (not necessarily a specific project) |
| Budget | flexible | up to $450,000 although smaller amounts may be requested for pilot projects | $600,000 |
| Length | flexible | 3-6 years | up to 6 years |
| Application Process | Letter of Inquiry | Request for Applications | Request for Applications |
| Deadline | there are no deadlines for this type of grant | varies from year to year; typically in March | varies; typically in April |