Matching Grant Program for
Researchers in the Life Sciences
| 2009 Awarded Grants: |
| New Investigator |
| 2008 Awarded Grants: |
| New Faculty Startup |
| New Investigator |
| Cooperative Research |
| Press |
| Original Program Announcement Release |
| Second Round New Investigator Release |
| NECN Coverage |
On February 11th, 2008, the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) officially launched a new Matching Grant Program, designed to fund research at public and private universities and colleges and affiliated research institutions such as academic medical centers and independent research entities in Massachusetts. The program aims to foster and grow the scientific research enterprise of the Commonwealth. (For the original program launch press release, click here.)
The competitive research program is focused on attracting top scientific talent, spurring new research opportunities, and increasing industry-sponsored research in the Commonwealth. In particular, this first-of-its-kind state investment to fund research opportunities in the life sciences seeks to encourage new work on stem cells, genomics, RNA interference, proteomics, image analysis, and bioinformatics.
Cooperative Research Grants facilitate collaboration between Massachusetts industry leaders and higher education institutions in order to promote scientific discoveries and inventions that lead to beneficial medical applications. Successful applicants have received grants for up to $250,000 a year for a three-year period with matching funding from the sponsoring industry partner. On December 16, 2008, the Center awarded $3.76 million over the next three years, creating a total of $7.52 million for cooperative research.
New Faculty Start Up Grants target investments to attract and retain nationally prominent faculty to Massachusetts' colleges and universities. The funds will support salaries, research materials, and the expansion of lab space and research equipment. In July 2008, the Center awarded a total of $3.75 million to six recipient institutions.
New Investigator Grants seek to spur innovative new research and advance the careers of new investigators working on cutting-edge life science research at Massachusetts higher education institutions. In July 2008, the Center awarded its first round of New Investigator Grants, which totaled $3.1 million over three years. In June 2009, the Center awarded an additional ten grants, totaling nearly $2 million over a two-year period.
There are no open solicitations at this time for the Center's matching grant program. If you are interested in receiving email updates about these programs, click here.
If you have further questions, please contact Beth Nicklas at BNicklas@masslifesciences.com.