GEN — GENERAL BIOMEDICAL

Pediatric Research Grants (Major & Novice Awards)

The Gerber Foundation

Award

Up to $350,000 (Major); up to $30,000 (Novice)

Deadline

2027 cycle announced; dates TBD (concept papers historically ~Feb)

Award type

Cash grant

Focus

Basic science · Clinical research

Health and nutrition research benefiting infants and young children from birth to age 3. The Novice track, up to $30,000, targets fellows and junior faculty seeking pilot funding.

Why it's in this index

Barth-relevant scope is infantile cardiomyopathy and neutropenia diagnosis and management. The birth-to-three age limit is the binding constraint — work on older children or adults does not fit.

Who can apply

US nonprofit and academic institutions; open application, no nomination. Novice awards target early-career researchers and fellows.

How to apply

Two-stage process: submit a concept paper (2026 deadline was Feb 2; next cycle ~Dec 2026–Feb 2027), then invited full proposals due July 15 with decisions in late November.

Links & downloads

Gerber research grants ↗