Falk Catalyst Awards — Seed funding for translational biomedical research

About this program

The Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust offers the Falk Catalyst Awards to support high-risk, high-reward biomedical research with up to $350,000 in seed funding over one to two years. This opportunity targets transformative projects focused on identifying disease biomarkers, therapeutic targets, and developing agents to disrupt disease processes, aiming to pave the way for larger Transformational Awards. Eligible applicants are select research institutions in the Midwestern United States, with specific exceptions, which may nominate up to two applications per grant cycle. Institutions must consult the 2025 Application Guidelines for eligibility details.