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2025 cycle is closed; next cycle will open in FY2027.
Osher Pilot Research Grants is sponsored by Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. These grants provide seed funding for innovative projects in integrative medicine, including basic, translational, and clinical research.
The program focuses on areas such as The Science of Mind-Body Connections, Clinical Effectiveness of Multimodal and Integrative Interventions, Systems and Translational Biology in Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition and Dietary Supplements, Technology and Integrative Health, and Science of Human Nature and Connections.
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Osher Pilot Research Awards: Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University: Feinberg School of Medicine Osher Pilot Research Awards The 2025 Osher Research Grant Applications are currently closed. The applications for the next cycle will be open in FY2027.
Guidelines for Applications Please submit one PDF document containing the following components, in order: Cover letter (1 page) – please address how your proposed project meets the review criteria and addresses the mission and research interests/strategic themes of the Osher Center for Integrative Health.
Title page (1 page), including: Title of the proposed research project Applicant's Name, Department/Division, Hospital affiliation, FSM professional appointment, office or laboratory address, phone number, and e-mail address. Scientific Proposal (Maximum 5 pages) Format: Single-spaced, Arial 11-point font, 0. 5” margins.
Proposal must include all figures and tables within the 5-page limit. References may be listed separately. Background/Significance (include preliminary data if relevant) Specific Aims and Hypotheses Research Approach (include clear study design and procedures, experimental details, timeline, detailed analysis plan, plans for future funding, contributions of each team member).
Biosketch(es) of Principal Investigator, co-investigators, and significant key personnel in NIH format . The Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University supports innovative, inclusive, and impactful research that advances whole-person health. This funding opportunity invites proposals that align with the Osher Center’s mission and research focus areas , and foster collaborative, cross-disciplinary inquiry.
We seek scientifically rigorous projects that demonstrate innovation and collaboration across disciplines. Proposals may include: Pilot studies generating essential preliminary data Novel, integrative medicine aims added to existing funded research Efforts to sustain momentum in promising ongoing work Priority will be given to projects with high potential for external funding.
All members of the Northwestern research community—including postdoctoral fellows, research faculty, and clinician-researchers—are eligible to apply. Individuals may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on only one submission. Applications will undergo a formal peer review by the Osher Center Pilot Grant Review Committee.
Top-scoring proposals will be further evaluated by the Osher Center Leadership Team. Final funding decisions will be announced following this review. Please note: written critiques will not be provided, and all materials will remain confidential.
Successful applicants will be expected to: Participate in a progress update meeting at 6 months Present their work—via oral or poster format—at the IPHAM Research Day or another venue that highlights Osher Center-supported research, either during or at the conclusion of the one-year funding period Notify the Osher Center of any additional grants received that stem from this pilot funding Acknowledge the Osher Center for Integrative Health in all resulting publications and notify Osher Center staff upon submission of such manuscripts Requested budgets must be for a one-year period, between $15,000 and $50,000, with a project start date of July 1 st , 2025 .
No indirect costs will be allowed by this grant, including any indirect costs associated with sub-awards. PI’s may use funds for any purpose that is deemed necessary and sufficiently justified to successfully carry out this research. Questions about eligibility and the application process may be sent to the Osher Center research coordinator .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly stated for nonprofits, but priority is given to candidates with existing experience in clinically-related research domains, including clinical, basic, translational, and epidemiological. Open to all Osher Affiliates across UVM and UVM Health Network. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 to $50,000 for 12 months (up to four grants annually). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Osher Pilot Research Grants is funded by Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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