Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust Awards Programs Announcing the 2017 Grant Cycle Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust Awards Programs Transformational Award Program Focus: The Transformational Research Award provides two years of additional research funding for successful projects funded by Catalyst Awards. The Transformational Award will continue to support successful Catalyst Award Recipients’ work tackling critical scientific and therapeutic roadblocks and thereby opening new avenues for treating and curing disease. Eligibility: Only Catalyst Award Recipients who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply: Received a Catalyst Award in 2016 (approved NCE) or 2017 and not previously applied for a Transformational Award Have successfully achieved the proposed benchmarks and milestones outlined in their Catalyst Award proposals Hold a full-time faculty appointment Independent investigators with demonstrated institutional support and the specialized space and facilities needed to conduct the proposed research Applicants may not have funding for a similar project United States citizenship is not required; visa documentation is not required PI may only submit one application Online Application Deadline Tuesday, July 24, 2018 (2:00 P.M., U.S. EDT) Award Amount Two-year awards of up to $1,000,000 ($500,000 each year) Funding Period 11/30/2018 – 11/29/2020 Application Materials https://hria.org/tmf/FalkTAP/ Questions Jeanne Brown Program Officer JBrown@hria.org 617-279-2240, x709 - The Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust Awards Programs are managed by The Medical Foundation at HRiA.