The application for the 11th cohort of the Flinn Foundation Translational Seed Grants Program is now open. Arizona-based researchers can apply through Oct. 31 to compete for a $100,000 grant plus an opportunity for follow-on funding.
The program seeks teams of Arizona scientists and clinicians pursuing innovative solutions to well-defined clinical needs. The 10 selected participants receive a package that includes:
- A $100,000 grant over 18 months;
- Quarterly cohort workshops to enhance skills in commercialization;
- The opportunity to compete for an additional $100,000 in follow-on funding;
- Networking and connections with research and industry experts; and
- Membership during the grant period on Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee, a statewide consortium of leaders driving our state’s bioscience ecosystem.
Since 2013, the Flinn Foundation has awarded 83 seed grants totaling about $9.5 million.