Foundations invite the U-M to participate in limited submission competitions. The Medical School Office of Research (OoR) manages the biomedical limited submission opportunities and solicits proposals from eligible faculty. Details about the review process can be found below.

SEARCH:

• Medical School Competition Space
• OVPR Limited Submissions Homepage
• U-M Library’s Research Funding & Grants Guide
• PIVOT Database
• U-M Foundation Relations - Funding Opportunities

Faculty are encouraged to sign-up to receive the electronic publications Research News and the Research Blueprint newsletter to stay abreast of limited submission opportunities.

In addition to being posted on relevant webpages, information about limited submission opportunities is distributed via email to department chairs, chiefs, research administrators, and relevant committees, with a request that they share the information with faculty in their units.

1. Navigate to Competition Space
2. Log in using your unique name and level 1 password
3. Click the “Profile” link in the upper right corner
4. Click the “User Alerts” button in the upper right corner
5. Select up to 10 keywords related to your research interests
6. Click “Save Changes”

If you find a funding opportunity of interest and believe it is limited, but do not see an announcement or an open competition in Competition Space, please contact us at [email protected].

*This is critical as extra submissions can result in the sponsor rejecting ALL proposals from the University of Michigan.

The Medical School oversees a range of limited submission opportunities that support biomedical research, including but not limited to the following:

American Diabetes Association Pathways to Stop Diabetes Awards

Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Awards - Neuroscience

Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award

Brain Research Foundation Seed Grant Program

Dr. Ralph & Marian Falk Medical Research Trust Catalyst Award

Edward J. Mallinckrodt Jr. Grant Program (odd numbered years)

Edward J. Mallinckrodt Jr. Scholars Program (even numbered years)

G. Harold & Leila Y.  Mathers Foundation (Spring and Fall)

Pew Biomedical Scholars Program

Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program

Searle Scholars Program

In addition, the Medical School assists the Rogel Cancer Center with the management of internal competitions for the following cancer-focused funding opportunities:

Mary Kay Ash Foundation

Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project and Young Investigator Grants

Curing Kids Cancer

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research

Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research Grants (CCR) and Career Transition Awards (CTA)

The Mark Foundation Endeavor Award

Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research

Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award

Sebastian Strong Foundation Discovery Science Award

St. Baldrick’s Childhood Cancer Research Grants 

V Foundation Research Grants

For questions about opportunities not listed, please email [email protected]. 

After identifying a funding opportunity of interest:

1. Navigate to Competition Space
2. Log in using your unique name and level 1 password
3. Title search and select your competition of interest
4. Confirm that you meet the internal competition eligibility requirements
5. Select "Apply" on the right side of the page to fill out the application form and upload required files.  All details are automatically saved as you enter them.
6. When you are ready to submit, click "Submit Application" at the bottom of the page. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted.
7. 7. Please note: only @umich email addresses are permitted in Competition Space.
8. 8. Questions can be directed to [email protected]. 

All nomination/application packets are reviewed to ensure the applicant or nominee meets the Foundation’s eligibility requirements and that the packet is complete, including all required materials such as letters of support.

Biomedical Research Council (BMRC)

The Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) reviews applications and selects institutional nominees for internal competitions managed by the Medical School.

The BMRC consists of senior faculty representing all areas of biomedical research at the University of Michigan. Each member serves as both a subject matter expert and the primary representative for their department.

All applications are reviewed in Competition Space using NIH-style scoring, where a score of “1” is the highest. The BMRC then convenes in a panel meeting—modeled after an NIH study section—to discuss the top-scoring applications, typically those that received a score of “3” or better in the preliminary review. Votes are submitted anonymously to the program administrator, and results are forwarded to the BMRC Chairperson for final approval.

Rogel Cancer Center internal committee

Limited submission opportunities that focus on cancer-related research are managed in partnership with the Rogel Cancer Center. Applications are reviewed and scored by a committee comprised of Rogel senior leadership and subject matter experts. 

Ad Hoc Committees:

Ad hoc committees, composed of senior faculty with relevant expertise, review applications and select institutional nominees for certain discipline-specific limited submission opportunities.

UMMS Limited Submissions – [email protected]

Rogel Cancer Center Limited Submissions – Michelle Daoud, Program Administrator – [email protected]

UMMS Corporate and Foundation Relations – Colleen Sherman, Director – [email protected]