For consideration as a finalist, investigators must submit a concept paper (use this template) by 5:00pm on April 12, 2019.
Final nominees will be notified of their selection by August 16, 2019.
The W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by funding fundamental, high-risk research in two specific areas: 1) medical research and 2) science and engineering. Both Senior and Early Career investigators are encouraged to apply. CWRU may submit two proposals per funding cycle: one (1) in Medical Research and one (1) in Science and Engineering Research.
Up to $1,000,000 over three years
Eligibility
Applicants are encouraged to consult with their Associate Deans for Research prior to internal submission to assure they meet eligibility criteria and their projects meet stated program objectives.
Grants of up to $1 million over 3 years are awarded for projects in science and engineering research and medical research that:
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Focus on basic, early stage, emerging areas of research, not on clinical or translational research, treatment trials or research for the sole purpose of drug development.
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Have the potential to develop breakthrough technologies, instrumentation or methodologies.
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Have few, if any, peer groups pursuing comparable or related work.
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Have high level of risk due to unconventional approaches, or by challenging the prevailing paradigm.
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Have the potential for transformative impact, such as the founding of a new field of research, the enabling of observations not previously possible, or the altered perception of a previously intractable problem.
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Fall outside the mission of public funding agencies. Provide specifics. If you've been declined federal funding, provide the documentation stating why, if available.
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Demonstrate that the W. M. Keck Foundation's support is essential to the project's success.
Submission Process
Anyone wishing to pursue nomination for the program is encouraged to submit a brief "letter of intent" no later than 5:00pm. on March 19, 2019 to Stephanie Endy at stephanie.endy@case.edu in the form of an e-mail message not to exceed 250 words.
Review of the LOIs will be completed by March 23, 2019.
For consideration as a finalist, investigators must submit a concept paper (use this template) by 5:00pm on April 12, 2019. The formatted concept paper should be accompanied by a cover letter outlining the name of the PI, the project title, and the PI department/division and school/college.
The Internal Selection Committee will select candidates, who will be notified via e-mail then will be worked with to refine their concept papers for a conference call with the foundation (call does not include PIs) May 10, 2019.
Final nominees will be notified of their selection by August 16, 2019, and will receive application development assistance through meetings, proposal editing, proposal refinement, and submission coordination.
Final proposal must be received by the Office of Research Administration by October 25, 2019, at 5:00pm EST.
Final proposal must be received by the sponsor by November 1, 2019, at 5:00pm EST.