The Michelson Prizes is looking for research proposals for human immunology and vaccine research. The committee will look for research aimed at tackling the current roadblocks that exist in human vaccine development and expanding our limited understanding of key immune processes that are fundamental to successful vaccine and immunotherapy development.

While the Michelson Prizes are focused on research in the fields of immunology, vaccine, and immunotherapy discovery, applicants from the full spectrum of related disciplines, including clinical research, biochemistry, molecular biology, protein engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, biophysics, nanotechnology, etc., are encouraged to apply.

Application Criteria Details

• $150,000 / 1-year grants to support research
• Judged on innovation and potential impact
• Research proposals must be on the topic of human immunology and vaccine development
• Researchers 35 years of age and under are eligible
• Submission deadline: Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.