The G. Harold & Leila Y. Mathers Foundation is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the life sciences by funding bold, basic scientific research with the potential to transform human health. The Mathers Foundation Grants Program is a limited competition, where eligible organizations may submit up to three (3) applications per grant cycle. The typical project budget cannot exceed $600,000-700,000, inclusive of 10% indirect costs.
Eligibility
Principal Investigators with their own fully equipped labs are eligible. Applicants of all levels of professorship are encouraged to apply.
Research areas that are supported include: Immunology, Microbiome, Structural Biology, Cellular Physiology, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Stem Cell Biology, and Neuroscience.
Interested applicants should submit pre-proposals following the Limited Submission Pre-Proposal Instructions electronically to the application system by Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:59PM ET. Questions should be directed to Katelyn Still.
Deadlines
- Internal Deadline: August 8, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET
- Selection of Applicants: Monday, September 1st, 2025
- External Deadline: September 19th, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET