Milken Institute

Award: $200,000 over 2 years
Deadline: LOI, optional, due July 23, 2026 with full application due October 26, 2026
Interested? Please reach out to [email protected] on next steps

Link to Full Request for Proposal

Overview

ATF-LOMAS will award up to five two-year research grants led by doctorate-level investigators at qualifying research-based institutions worldwide for sarcoidosis research. Projects will be eligible for up to $100,000 annually in funding, inclusive of direct and indirect costs, totaling $200,000 over two years. The maximum allowable indirect rate is 15 percent. Mentorship will be a key component of the program, so applicants must indicate the expertise and professional background that they seek in a mentor; additionally, applicants are welcome to provide specific names of potential mentors.

Important Information

Funder restricts this opportunity to early-career investigators within the first five years of an independent faculty appointment who have not yet received a major NIH R01/P01/P50-type award.

If you are considering an application in which you are the Principal Investigator, please ensure you meet PI eligibility requirements.

Process

The LOI is optional: a chance to receive feedback before committing to a full proposal.

The LOI is due July 23, 2026

The full application is due October 26, 2026.

If you are interested, please reach out to [email protected] as soon as possible to work with you on submission.

If you opt to skip the LOI and work on a full application due in October, please fill out the Sponsored Programs Proposal Request form to be assigned a research administrator.