The PhRMA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports biopharmaceutical innovation and value-driven health care. It aims to catalyze the careers of promising researchers by providing competitive, peer-reviewed grants and fellowships in drug delivery, drug discovery, translational medicine, and value assessment and health outcomes research. Its vision is a healthier world where all have access to life-changing medicines, emphasizing integrity, innovation, and collaboration in its efforts.
The PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grant in Translational Medicine provides financial support to early-career researchers beginning their tenure at U.S. universities. The grant focuses on translational medicine with an emphasis on moving discoveries from the laboratory to clinical settings ("bedside to bench"), targeting unmet needs in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It supports novel research incorporating advanced sciences and engineering to better patient care, including areas like genetics, genomics, systems biology, and more. A key aspect of the grant is its aim to integrate innovative technology with biological, chemical, diagnostic, and pharmacological research, encouraging collaboration with clinical partners to pinpoint clinical needs. Funding of $100,000 for one year is provided, directly administered by the recipient's university to ensure support for their independent research initiatives.