Immune Deficiency Foundation Research Grant Program

About this program

The Immune Deficiency Foundation offers one-year Research Grant Program awards of $25,000–$50,000 for noncommercial, patient-centered research addressing the treatment, diagnosis, management, and health of people with primary immunodeficiency. The highest-scoring application also receives the Michael Blaese Research Grant Award. Applicants must be U.S.-based academic researchers in medicine or science, including M.D., D.O., Ph.D., and R.N. investigators; students, residents, and fellows may apply with an appropriate mentor and supporting documentation. Proposals must focus on human primary immunodeficiency research, as animal-model studies are not eligible, and applications are due September 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.