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W. M. Keck Foundation Research Program (Science and Engineering and Medical Research) is sponsored by W.
M. Keck Foundation. The W.
M. Keck Foundation supports pioneering discoveries in biological and physical science and engineering. They fund high-risk, early-stage projects that question prevailing paradigms or have the potential to break new ground in their field.
The foundation is particularly interested in projects that are not suitable for federal funding agencies due to their high-risk nature.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Accredited universities and colleges throughout the United States. Projects must be basic research, not translational or clinical, with the potential for breakthrough technologies, instrumentation, or methodologies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (total grantmaking for 2025 was $76 million across all programs). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program (Science and Engineering and Medical Research) are due December 7, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program (Science and Engineering and Medical Research) is funded by W.M. Keck Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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