Industry Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of industry-sponsored funding opportunities across various disciplines. Categories include specific areas of research as well as searchable databases to help you explore opportunities based on your interests. If you have any questions or would like to have an opportunity added to the below list, please contact techcomm@uconn.edu.
Agricultural Sciences
Program |
Deadline |
Description |
| BASF | Submission Dates Vary | Join us in our efforts to innovate for a sustainable future: we welcome you to bring in your expertise to help with our ongoing challenges. Beyond that, we regularly offer opportunities for external collaboration in temporary campaigns. Additionally, in our open collaborations, you may find a perfect match with your profile. Take initiative and get in touch with us. |
Life Sciences
Program |
Deadline |
Description |
| AstraZeneca Preclinical Molecules | Rolling Submissions |
Identifying disease targets for active molecules is integral to modern drug discovery. AstraZeneca's aim is to make high-quality life science research tools available to the external research community to accelerate innovative scientific research. These include antibodies, PROTAC molecules and oligonucleotides that have been developed as part of its drug discovery programs. By combining AstraZeneca's resources with your insights, we can generate high-quality preclinical data that enhances the understanding of disease pathways and supports the future generation of life-changing medicines. |
| Merck Business Development | Rolling Submissions | Multiple opportunities. Please refer to website for details. |
| AstraZeneca open innovations | Rolling Submissions | Multiple opportunities. Please refer to website for details. |
| Rare Treatment Accelerator (RTA) | Rolling Submissions | The Rare Treatment Accelerator program connects academic groups, patient groups and early-stage biotechs with Healx to unlock the power of repurposed drugs for rare diseases. Working together, we can quickly turn your research, insights and promising repurposing assets into treatments that will benefit rare disease patients. |
| Pfizer-Vaccines Areas of Interest | Rolling Submissions | Qualified researchers are invited to submit research proposals, according to the guidance and instructions found on www.pfizer.com/ISR. A proposal requesting Pfizer support (e.g., funding and/or drug supply) is not a guarantee of acceptance or approval of that proposal. Decisions on support for submissions are made by the applicable Pfizer Global Reviewers. |
| Pfizer- Inflammation and Immunology Areas of Interest | Rolling Submissions | Qualified researchers are invited to submit research proposals, according to the guidance and instructions found on www.pfizer.com/ISR. A proposal requesting Pfizer support (e.g., funding and/or drug supply) is not a guarantee of acceptance or approval of that proposal. Decisions on support for submissions are made by the applicable Pfizer Global Reviewers. |
| Pfizer- Rare Disease Areas of Interest | Rolling Submissions | Qualified researchers are invited to submit research proposals, according to the guidance and instructions found on www.pfizer.com/ISR. A proposal requesting Pfizer support (e.g., funding and/or drug supply) is not a guarantee of acceptance or approval of that proposal. Decisions on support for submissions are made by the applicable Pfizer Global Reviewers. |
| Pfizer- Internal Medicine Areas of Interest | Rolling Submissions | Qualified researchers are invited to submit research proposals, according to the guidance and instructions found on www.pfizer.com/ISR. A proposal requesting Pfizer support (e.g., funding and/or drug supply) is not a guarantee of acceptance or approval of that proposal. Decisions on support for submissions are made by the applicable Pfizer Global Reviewers. |
Physical Sciences
| Program | Deadline | Description |
| BASF | Submission Dates Vary | Join us in our efforts to innovate for a sustainable future: we welcome you to bring in your expertise to help with our ongoing challenges. Beyond that, we regularly offer opportunities for external collaboration in temporary campaigns. Additionally, in our open collaborations, you may find a perfect match with your profile. Take initiative and get in touch with us. |
| Shell | N/A | Please refer to website for details. |
Searchable Funding Databases
Use these websites to search for funding opportunities relevant to your research focus or academic discipline.
| Program | Deadline | Description |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative | Submission Dates Vary | Please refer to website for details. |
| Halo | Submission Dates Vary | Halo is an AI-powered partnering platform. Please refer to website for details. |
| inpart | Submission Dates Vary | Create a free account on this platform to explore scientific partnerships and funding opportunities with industry. |
| Yet2 | Submission Dates Vary | Yet2 is at the forefront of global innovation, connecting companies with the technologies and partners needed to commercialize new innovations. Please refer to website for details. |
