Visiting Scientist Program
Funding Amount
Up to $750 honorarium
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Other requirements
- Any scientist approved by ACOS/R
- Must have supporting memos from three (3) funded Principal Investigators
Overview
Geographic Scope: Portland VA Medical Center and OHSU
Purpose: Provides funding for VA PIs to invite guest speakers for seminars and meetings.
Eligible Speakers
- Any scientist approved by ACOS/R
- Must have supporting memos from three (3) funded Principal Investigators
Expected Commitments
- Present a 45-60 minute WebEx seminar to broad audience at VA/OHSU
- Meet virtually with 4-5 VA Investigators for 30-45 minutes each
Award Details
- Maximum Honorarium: $750
- Frequency: One visiting scientist per PI per year
Contact Information
- Submission Contact: Deputy ACOS (Sonemany.Salinthone@va.gov)
- Phone: 503-220-8262 EXT-53236
- Address: 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, Portland, OR 92739
How to Apply
Application Process
- Obtain approval from ACOS/R
- Secure support memos from three (3) funded Principal Investigators supporting the request
- Submit request to the Deputy ACOS (Sonemany.Salinthone@va.gov)
Required Materials
- Brief description of proposed seminar topic
- Biosketch or CV of proposed speaker
- Support memos from three (3) funded Principal Investigators
- ACOS/R approval
What Portland Va Research Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $50K
- Median grant
- $50K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.
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