Gerber Foundation Novice Researcher Grant

1 year

Applications for Novice grants follow the same process as regular grants and are limited to no more than $30,000 in total (inclusive of indirects). They are identified by the amount requested in the application.

• A maximum of $30,000 (inclusive of indirects) per project will be awarded under the Novice Researcher Award program.
• Indirect costs are limited to no more than 10% of the total direct costs.
• No more than ½ of the total budget may be applied to salary for the developing researcher (including fringe benefits).
• The remainder of the funds are to be used for research-related expenses, including supplies.
• The cost of attendance at one conference to report findings resulting from the project is allowed during the grant period. Travel costs for this conference may not exceed $2,000.

Eligible applicants include physicians, PhD candidates, PharmD candidates, and other similar degree candidates:

• in a residency or fellowship training program or those who are no more than one year post training
• have not received a K award from the National Institutes of Health
• have an assigned mentor for the project and a current development plan

Applicants who hold or have received a K award from the National Institutes of Health are not eligible to apply to the Gerber Foundation under this program.

Projects need to be under the guidance of a mentor. The qualifications and experience of the mentor will be a consideration during evaluation of the application.