Office of Research
Mathers Foundation Grant Program
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.
Additional information based on the funder’s guidelines web page:
1. Requests for funding previously federally supported research and/or applications pending federal approval will not be accorded priority consideration.
2. Requests for support of clinical trials or drug discovery will not be approved. The Foundation will not support projects which they consider pre-clinical drug development.
3. The applicant should describe clearly how the studies are different from existing or pending funding.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Basic science that could lead to translational work is prioritized. Immunology, microbiome, genomics, structural biology, cellular physiology, neuroscience, etc., are some noteworthy examples of current research support.
Areas that will not be considered according to funder’s guidelines: Covid-19 related research projects, medical imaging technology related projects and/or electrical engineering technology development projects, Plant Biology Research, Oceanography, Space Exploration, and Global Warming related research.
Application Instructions
Please submit:
- A one‐page letter of intent with a description of proposed aims and approach.
- 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.
- CV (not biosketch) of the PI.
to limitedsubs@uw.edu by 5:00 PM Wednesday, January 31, 2024. If given the go‐ahead by the Limited Submissions review committee, selectees must register on funder’s portal by 3/8/2024, then a required LOI is due to the sponsor 3/22/2024, so you will need to have your materials in to the Office of Sponsored Programs by 3/13/2024.
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.