MNITF Research Grant Program

MNITF Research Grant Program

Funder: Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation (MNITF)

Mission: Advancing the science and practice of organ transplantation and end-stage organ disease therapies through research, education, and innovation.

Geographic Scope: International (funded grants include institutions in Canada, Switzerland, and the United States)

Focus Areas

The foundation funds research addressing:
• Heart, lung, kidney, liver, and other solid organ transplantation
• Organ rejection mechanisms and diagnosis
• Immunosuppression optimization
• Graft survival and function
• Organ preservation and engineering
• Expanded donor pool utilization (HCV+, HBV+ donors)
• Vascularized composite allografts (limb transplantation)
• Bioengineered organs and tissue regeneration
• Patient outcomes and quality of life post-transplant
• Disparities in transplant access
• End-stage organ disease therapies

Eligibility

• Research institutions including universities, medical centers, and hospitals
• Academic medical centers and research organizations
• Both U.S. and international institutions
• Established research teams with qualified principal investigators

Award Amounts

Typical award range: $50,000 - $150,000
• Most awards fall in the $50,000 - $150,000 range
• Project durations typically 12-24 months
• Historical awards (2015-2023) range from $22,500 to $150,000

Website

mnitf.org

Contact

Refer to "Our Team" and "Contact" sections on mnitf.org for specific contact information.