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Ramsay Research Grants Program

SOLVE ME CFS INITIATIVE INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$35,000 - $55,000 (Lab-based); Up to $10,000 (Data-only)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ramsay Research Grants Program

Funder: Solve ME/CFS Initiative

Focus Areas:

  • ME/CFS research

  • Long Covid research

  • Studies examining similarities and differences between ME/CFS and Long Covid

  • Collaborative proposals involving 2 or more research groups encouraged

    • Program Objectives:

  • Attract new researchers to ME/CFS and Long Covid fields

  • Ensure early-career researchers stay engaged

  • Facilitate applications for larger grants based on promising pilot data

  • Add to cumulative scientific knowledge

    • Grant Types:
    1. Lab-based Research Grants: $35,000 - $55,000 for one-year period, with possibility of renewal for promising projects
    2. Data-only Grants: Up to $10,000 for 6-month period to analyze data from You + ME Registry, with possibility of renewal

    Eligibility:

  • Young investigators

  • Researchers new to ME/CFS and Long Covid fields

  • Collaborative research teams

    • Geographic Scope: United States

    Contact Information:

  • Email: research@solvecfs.org

  • Contact: Allison Ramiller, Director of Research Programs

    • Background:
    Ramsay 2021 marked the fifth cycle of the program. The program has successfully leveraged pilot data into larger grants:

  • Dr. Jarred Younger used Ramsay pilot data to secure $2.9 million NIH R01 grant

  • Dr. Dawei Li leveraged preliminary data into NIH R21 grant

  • Drs. Liisa Selin and Anna Gil used pilot data in competitive NIH R01 application

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    2021 Cycle Details:

  • Application Period: February 22 - April 30, 2021

  • Information Sessions: March 3rd or March 8th, 9-10am PST (optional)

  • Award Notification: June 2021 (lab-based), May 2021 (data-only)

    • Required Materials:

  • Application form

  • Biography template

  • Budget template

    • Submission Process:
    1. Complete application materials
    2. Submit through specified portal/email
    3. Applications undergo rigorous double-blind peer review

    Resources Available:

  • Toolkit for new or interested researchers

  • Application and Scope document

  • Templates for application, biography, and budget

    • Contact for Questions:
    Allison Ramiller, Director of Research Programs
    Email: research@solvecfs.org

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    What Solve Me Cfs Initiative Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    2
    Total given
    $67K
    Median grant
    $34K
    Range
    $30K–$37K
    • By dollars: Nevada 55%, Connecticut 45%. Top recipient cities: Incline Village, NV; New Haven, CT.

    Example grants

    • Simmaron Research Inc · Incline Village, NV

      Ramsey research grant

      $37K

    • Yale Universtiry · New Haven, CT

      Catalyst award

      $30K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    science-research

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