Sky Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Seed Grant Program to support early-stage, innovative research that advances the field of pancreatic cancer.
Donor Name: Sky Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goal is to provide researchers with the initial funding they need to generate preliminary data and strengthen their competitiveness for larger national grants, such as those offered by the NIH.
Funding Information
They are prepared to fund a grant of up to $100,000. Second, they continue to offer seed grants, generally in the $50,000 range, open to any research institution in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be employed by a U.S. non-profit institution engaged in health-related research and must hold an advanced degree (MD, DO, PhD, or international equivalent). Work funded by Sky Foundation must be conducted in the United States. If an applicant changes institutions during the application or funding period, Sky Foundation must be notified, and the award may be subject to review. Collaborations with senior scientists in advisory or mentorship roles are viewed favorably.
- Tenured faculty members
- Pre-tenured (tenure-track) faculty members
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Non-tenure-track faculty or research scientists.
- Eligible Projects:
- Focus on pancreatic cancer research
- Aim to generate preliminary data that could support future large-scale funding
- Propose innovative, high-impact work
- Be led by a principal investigator eligible to receive external funding through their institution.
For more information, visit Sky Foundation.
