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Smith Family Awards Program for Excellence in Biomedical Research

HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Varies (three years of funding per award; historically $46.1M distributed to 200+ scientists since 1992)

Deadline

May 1, 2026

24 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Smith Family Awards Program for Excellence in Biomedical Research

Funder: Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation

Program Administrator: Health Resources in Action (HRiA)

Program History:

  • Established in 1992

  • Over 30 years of supporting newly independent biomedical researchers

  • Distributed $46.1M in research support to over 200 outstanding scientists
  • Funding Purpose:
    Drives medical breakthroughs by launching careers of newly independent biomedical researchers.

    Geographic Scope: Multi-state/National

    Research Focus:

  • Basic biomedical research

  • Translational biomedical research
  • Award Details:

  • Each awardee receives three years of funding

  • Annual cohorts of newly independent faculty selected

  • Competitive selection process
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Newly independent biomedical researchers

  • Faculty at biomedical research institutions
  • Recent Award Cycle:

  • 2026 cohort announcement: April 1, 2026

  • Next funding cycle opens: May 2026
  • Contact/More Information: Visit Smith Excellence page at https://hria.org/smithexcellenceawardees/

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-research

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