Updated: March 2026
To apply for an opportunity listed below, submit your proposal through the RUSH Research Portal. Select “Non-Profit: Philanthropy” as the “Funding Source” when creating a new master project and grant within the portal.
If you are unsure which office can coordinate a particular application, just ask! Members of either team will be happy to direct you to the right place:
- Philanthropy can be reached at (312) 563-7564 or by contacting david_vornholt@rush.edu
- Sponsored Programs Administration, ORA can be reached at ora_grants@rush.edu
Archived philanthropic RFPs from the past year can be found here.
Funding Source | Grant Name | Description | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acumed LLC | Education grants | Professional Medical Education Grants: Professional Medical Education Grants provide funding for independent medical educational programs for health care professionals, including congresses, conferences, symposiums, or courses, with or without labs, that are sponsored by professional medical associations, societies, or continuing education providers and academic institution labs. This includes support requested for cadaveric labs intended to educate fellows or residents at an academic institution. More Information | Rolling deadline: Completed application, including all required supporting documentation, must be received at least 60 days before the scheduled date of the event, activity, or program |
| American Brain Foundation (ABF) | Cure One, Cure Many Award in Lewy Body Dementia | The Cure One, Cure Many Award invites proposals for research aimed at developing and validating biomarkers for Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Proposals should aim to identify one or more biomarkers that support or confirm LBD as the underlying cause of dementia at any stage. Biomarkers should focus on measuring biological changes through biofluid or imaging studies, or other approaches such as genotyping, retinal or skin assays. Award amount: Up to $2 million over 2 years. More Information | 07/15/2025 Full application by invitation only. |
| American Brain Foundation (ABF) | Cure One, Cure Many Award in neuroinflammation: Breakthrough Grants | The Cure One, Cure Many Award in neuroinflammation is part of a research initiative focused on advancing understanding of neuroinflammation’s role in brain disease. The Breakthrough Grants supports interdisciplinary teams investigating novel mechanisms of neuroinflammation and the potential development of new biomarkers, therapeutic targets, or technologies. Teams must involve collaborators from at least three institutions and span multiple disciplines. Award amount: Up to $2 million over 2 years. More Information | 07/15/2025 Full application by invitation only. |
| American Brain Foundation (ABF) | Cure One, Cure Many Award in neuroinflammation: Catalyst Grants | The Cure One, Cure Many Award in neuroinflammation is part of a research initiative focused on advancing understanding of neuroinflammation’s role in brain disease. The Catalyst Grants support early-stage, high-risk, high-reward research projects that explore and innovate interdisciplinary approaches to neuroinflammation. These grants are intended to help researchers overcome critical hurdles in the field and to fund bold ideas that could lead to significant advances in diagnosis, treatment, or prevention. Award amount: Up to $500,000 over 2 years (up to $250,000 per year). More Information | 07/15/2025 Full application by invitation only. |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA | Various Opportunities | Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is the largest global organization dedicated to combating ovarian and all gynecologic cancers. Since its founding in 1994, OCRA has invested $140 million in scientific breakthroughs and supports 95,000 people annually through programs that are free to all participants. As the only dedicated voice for ovarian and gynecologic cancer on Capitol Hill, OCRA has helped to secure $3.8 billion in federal research and education funding. ORCA is currently inviting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the following grant programs: | 03/25/2025 LOI Due by 4 p.m. |