New Investigator Research Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania universities
Focus Areas: Fundamental research in biology, chemistry, and physics
Program Description: Annual research grants supporting innovative, new investigators in Pennsylvania conducting fundamental research.
Contact Information
- Organization: The Pittsburgh Foundation
- Address: 912 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Floor 10, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone: 412-394-2603
- Email: kaufmanapps@pghfdn.org
Important Notes
- Guidelines have been modified; applicants must read carefully before applying
- Part of The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation's portfolio of research grants
How to Apply
Application Information
Detailed application requirements and step-by-step process not provided in available content. Applicants should:
- Review the modified grant guidelines carefully
- Contact The Pittsburgh Foundation for specific application materials and instructions
- Submit through the designated application portal/method
For complete application details, contact:
- Phone: 412-394-2603
- Email: kaufmanapps@pghfdn.org
Past recipients of this program
Recent awards under this program (from The Charles E Kaufman Foundation's IRS filings)
Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
$600K
Philadelphia, PA · 2024
$600K
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA · 2024
$450K
Lewisburg, PA · 2024
$100K
Bryan Mawr, PA · 2024
$100K
26 grants in The Charles E Kaufman Foundation's 2019–2024 filings reference “New Investigator Research Grants” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.
What The Charles E Kaufman Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 5
- Total given
- $1.85M
- Median grant
- $450K
- Range
- $100K–$600K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; University Park, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA
New initiative and new investigator research grants
$600K
University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA
New investigator research grants
$600K
Pennsylvania State University · University Park, PA
New investigator research grants
$450K
Bucknell University · Lewisburg, PA
New investigator research grants
$100K
Bryn Mawr College · Bryan Mawr, PA
New investigator research grants
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Science research
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