One-year career development grant (USD 75,000) for early faculty (within 5 years of first faculty appointment) conducting basic, translational, or clinical research in solid organ transplantation/immunology. Research must start July 1, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria:
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MD/PhD/PharmD (or equivalent) with faculty appointment by July 1, 2026; within 5 years of initial faculty appointment (case-by-case extensions possible).
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Active AST member (or membership application submitted by Dec 1, 2025) and research performed in North America; citizenship/permanent residency requirements apply (U.S./Canada/Mexico).
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Protected time: ≥50% (basic/translational) or ≥25% (clinical).
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Not eligible if PI on prior/current independent awards (e.g., NIH R01, P01 project, R21, VA Merit) or if holding concurrent K-series/R00/career development awards at application.
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No scientific overlap with other AST grants from the same group; distinct from concurrent awards.
Funding Details:
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USD 75,000 for 1 year; paid to the institution.
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Allowable: recipient salary, project personnel, research costs.
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Not allowed: institutional overhead/indirects, capital equipment, travel.
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IRB/visa (if applicable) required before funds release.
Deadline:
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Applications due: December 1, 2025 (11:59 p.m. Pacific).
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Notifications: March 2026; recognition at ATC (June 20–24, 2026, Boston).
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Project start: July 1, 2026 (no deferrals).
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Questions: [email protected].