Meet the Funder Events
Upcoming Events
Meet the BrightFocus Foundation:
Thursday, July 10, 12pm ET (Zoom)
Are you looking for funding to advance your research on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders? BrightFocus Foundation is a leading global nonprofit funder of innovative basic, translational, and clinical research to accelerate understanding, prevention, treatment, and cures for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Each year, the Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research program provides $10 million in funding for nearly 150 scientific research projects worldwide.
In this virtual Meet the Funder workshop, Sharyn Rossi, PhD, director of neuroscience programs at BrightFocus, will present on the foundation’s grant opportunities. She will be joined by Julia TCW, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology, physiology & biophysics at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, who will share her experience as a BrightFocus grantee.
Applications for BrightFocus standard awards and postdoctoral fellowships are due September 29, making July an ideal time to learn more about the foundation’s grant making process. Awards are open to faculty members within 12 years of receiving their terminal degree and to postdoctoral researchers within 5 years of their degree.
Meet the Funded: Securing Graduate Student Funding
Thursday, August 7, 12pm ET (Zoom)
Grants can provide essential funding for the research and related activities needed to complete your thesis or dissertation. Beyond financial assistance, applying for grants can also offer valuable experience in proposal writing, greater research flexibility, and professional recognition. On Thursday, August 7, join Foundation Relations to learn more about navigating the grant application process. During this virtual event, a panel of advanced graduate students from life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities programs will share their experiences securing funding.