The Robert J. Kleberg Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation Medical Research Grant supports highly innovative, paradigm‑challenging medical research with potential for major impact on scientific knowledge and human health. The Foundation is especially interested in proposals in hard‑to‑treat cancers (as well as infectious disease and Alzheimer’s), and it prioritizes distinctive, novel approaches rather than incremental work. Indirect/administrative costs are not supported.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research may apply as PI through their organization.
- Preference is given to faculty with a longstanding track record of high productivity and impact (e.g., publications in top journals).
- Not a fit for: rare disease proposals (even within areas of interest), per the Foundation’s stated priorities.
- Limited submission (institutional): UCSF may submit 1 nominee (per the posting).
Funding Details:
- No specified award budget or fixed project period stated by the sponsor.
Deadline:
- Internal pre‑application deadline: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (11:59 p.m.).
- Nomination decision (internal): by February 11, 2026.
- Sponsor deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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