Office of Research

Mathers Foundation Grant

The Foundation primarily supports basic science, ideally with potential translational applications. Immunology, microbiome, genomics, structural biology, cellular physiology, neuroscience, etc., are some noteworthy examples of current research support. As technology continues to advance, it is apparent that investigations in the area of basic science and translational research may become more and more reliant on collaborative, interdisciplinary projects. It is important to note that any interdisciplinary project proposals may require additional information regarding collaborator(s)’ achievements and relevant expertise.

The Foundation’s grant award is not intended to be utilized for purchasing capital equipment (“bricks-and-mortar”) for the lab and is intended only to support the actual investigation. The Foundation assumes and expects that capital equipment must be provided by the research institution or university. A list of other types of projects that will not be considered can be found under Grant Application Guidance.

PIs chosen by the Limited Submissions review committee will need to be prepared to register on the Foundation’s portal by 11/17/2023.

Application Instructions

Please submit:

  1. A one‐page letter of intent with a description of proposed aims and approach.
  2. If the final application requires a diversity statement or statement of broader impacts, please summarize your plans to address the specific requirements on an additional page.
  3. CV (not biosketch) of the PI.

to limitedsubs@uw.edu by 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2023. LOIs are due to the sponsor 12/1/2023 if given the go‐ahead by the Limited Submissions review committee. If invited by the sponsor to send a full application, that deadline is 3/1/2024, so you will need to have your materials in to the Office of Sponsored Programs by 2/21/2024.

Opportunity Details

Program web page

Program Announcement No.

2024

Deadlines
11/15/2023 UW Internal Deadline Closed
12/01/2023 Sponsor Deadline
Sponsor

Mathers Foundation

Funding amount

$750,000 (over 3 years, including 10% indirect costs)

Maximum Number of Applications

4 (per cycle, 3 cycles per year)

Eligible groups
  • All campus

Inquiries and Contact Information

Investigators who identify a grant, award or fellowship program that restricts the number of applications that can be submitted from an Institution should immediately contact their Chairperson, Associate Dean for Research (or Dean, if no ADR) and the Office of Research (see below) if they intend to prepare a response. Failure to do so, or to meet the deadlines for submission of pre-proposal, will preclude submission of the application through the Office of Sponsored Programs.

For general inquiries, or to request a listing of a limited submission opportunity that should be but is not already listed, please email us at limitedsubs@uw.edu.