Specific Defect Research Program
The goal of the Specific Defect program is to support research that studies the mechanisms and presentation of specific defects of the immune system to gain a better understanding of the defects and their impact on overall health outcomes.
Award Information
The Jeffrey Modell Foundation encourages novel investigations to expand upon the current list of Specific Defect grant projects. Awards are granted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Each award amounts up to $50,000 over a two-year project period, with a maximum of $25,000 per year. Total funds will only support direct costs and cannot be used for institutional overhead.
Required Application Materials
- Application: please download and complete the application.
- Research Proposal: please attach a detailed research proposal outlining the specific aims, background, purpose, and goals of the intended project. This proposal should be approximately 3-4 pages. Tables, figures, and graphs, etc. may also be included as supplemental documentation to support the proposal.
- Budget and Budget Justification: a budget and detailed budget justification must be attached with the application. The budget justification should not exceed 2 pages.
- Curriculum Vitae/Biosketch: please attach your current curriculum vitae or biosketch, highlighting experience as it relates to your proposed project. Please list publications in order of relevance to the proposal. Please try to limit your CV/biosketch to under 5 pages.
Ready to apply?
Download the PDF version to complete offline and email to research@jmfworld.org.