Scientific Foundations and Organizations
Humanities and Social Sciences
1. Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD) OeAD is Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation. The agency supports Austria’s international positioning as an internationally oriented location for education, science and research. OeAD supports research and educational exchanges between Austria and the world.
2. The Estonian Research Council (ETAG) is Estonia’s governmental research funder. The Council supports the research community and infrastructure in Estonia with research and mobility grants, partnership funding and infrastructure grants. ETAG works with the aim to facilitate high-level research projects in all fields and also encourages cooperation between the government, corporate sector and research institutions. The research grants provided by ETAG focus on R&D projects and these grants include post-doctoral fellowships, start-up grants and research grants for research teams. This council also funds a number of mobility grants for working outside Estonia or coming to Estonia.
3. The Daimler and Benz Foundation was founded in 1986 and is based in Germany. The foundation promotes science and research to clarify the interrelationships between people, the environment and technology. The foundation awards scholarships to postdoctoral fellows with the aim of strengthening the autonomy and creativity of the next generation of scientists.
4. The Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation (FES) is the oldest political foundation in Germany. They are a non-profit institution, promoting pluralistic social dialogue on the political challenges of today. The foundation supports students and doctoral candidates in Germany with a special focus on women and students from abroad.
5. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a program of the US Department of State. The Program supports non-US students and academic staff, researchers, including graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study in the USA. The program is available to students in some 160 countries around the world. For US students, there is the Fulbright US Student Program, enabling US students to study abroad in some 140 countries.
6. The British Council is an international organization focusing on cultural relations and educational opportunities. They support young people by helping them gain skills, connections, and confidence. The organization is represented on six continents and in over 100 countries. Based in the UK, the British Council supports students learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognized qualifications.
7. Nuffic is a Dutch organisation for internationalization in education. The organisation works on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Commission. Nuffic enables students to acquire international competencies, whether at home or abroad.
8. The Heinrich Böll Stiftung (The Green Political Foundation) supports undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subjects and nationalities with around 1,400 scholarships per year. The foundation is based in Germany and recognizes recipients with excellent academic records. They are also looking for social and political engagement, as well as alignment with their values: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination, and justice. Scholarship applicants need to be proficient in German (at least B2 Level or DSH2).
9. Science is a worldwide outlet for scientific news, commentary, and cutting-edge research, based in the U.S. Together with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), they offer several different Awards and Prizes, recognizing scientists in different fields and their achievements.
10. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and its mission is to build peace through international cooperation in education, sciences, and culture. UNESCO funds research directly and also through other agencies such as The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), and the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program.
11. The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) is Austria´s primary funding mechansim for basic research. The Fund supports primarily researchers in Austria across all academic disciplines. The Fund also collaborates with European and worldwide partners to co-fund research, and supports US postdocotoral fellows in Austria and researchers in developing countries. Gender equality is a priority of the FWF.
12. The Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung funding organisation aims to provide motivated and talented persons the necessary financial support to enable them to complete bachelor’s and master’s level degrees or doctorates at universities quickly and without financial burdens. There is no deadline for applications. The Foundation provides the best possible support to grant recipients, whether it is through a one-off payment, monthly installments, or an interest-free loan. Applicants must be Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctorate students enrolled at universities in Germany.
13. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is Germany´s major funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers. The DAAD provides grants and scholarships, supports the internationalization of German universities and promotes Germany through academic diplomacy around the world.
14. The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is UK´s public funder for economic, social, behavioural and human data science. The MRC supports high impact economic and social science research conducted in the UK and funds researchers at all career stages.
15. The German Scholars Organization (GSO) is an independent nonprofit organization based in Berlin. The Organization supports research in Germany and is funded by the following foundations: Klaus Tschira Stiftung, the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, the Schader-Stiftung and the Dr. Wilhelmy-Stiftung. The GSO has several funding programs that facilitate research in Germany, including support for international researchers to establish their independent research careers in Germany.
16. The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) funds researchers in all disciplines based in Switzerland. The Foundation funds Swiss research and researchers at all career stages with multiple funding schemes. Applicants need to be clearly affiliated with Switzerland, including being a Swiss national, holder of valid Swiss permanent residence, residence or cross-border commuter permit, married to a Swiss national or co-habiting with a Swiss national in a registered partnership. Successful applicants in the postdoc mobility scheme may use their fellowship funding in any country of their choice.
17. The Falling Walls Foundation is a not-for-profit organization based in Berlin dedicated to bringing down barriers in science and society. Among its many activities, the Foundation has a one-year intensive program for talented female early-career scientists, and the Young Entrepreneurs in Science Program, which seeks to open new career perspectives for early career researchers interested in turning their research and expert knowledge into entrepreneurial endeavors.
18. The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is Japan´s premier research funding agency. The Agency supports Japanese and international researchers through funding scientific research, fostering young researchers and promoting international scientific exchange. The Agency partners with national funders to select and award international researchers for their postdoctoral training in Japan.
19. The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is the largest private funder of research in Sweden. The Foundation funds researchers in all disciplines who are based in Sweden and postdoctoral training of students who have completed their doctorate in Sweden. Postdoctoral training partners include Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Broad Institute in the USA, and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
20. Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. The organization funds several scholarships and fellowships for women scholars worldwide.
21. The American Philosophical Society is the oldest learned society in the USA. The Society´s mission is to “promote useful knowledge”. The Society supports research and discovery through grants and fellowships, lectures, publications, prizes, exhibitions, and public education. The Society´s research funding schemes are open to scholars in all disciplines worldwide.
22. The Crafoord Foundation is a private charitable foundation based in Sweden. The Foundation funds researchers based at the following Swedish universities:Blekinge Institute of Technology;Halmstad University;Kristianstad University;Linnaeus University;Lund University; Malmö University;Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp;The Foundation´s research funding round opens in December and closes in February the following year.
23. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a US-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to gender equity & economic security. The AAUW funds many initiatives that support women in science and research. Most awards are available to US citizens and permanent residents. Some awards are open to international applicants.
24. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation strengthens research in Germany through the support of scientists and scholars, irrespective of discipline and nationality. Through this support, the Foundation seeks to promote international understanding and scientific progress.
25. The Government of Canada provides federal research funding support through three agencies: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR); Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC); Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC);Funding for non citizens are restricted to research conducted in Canada; Canadian citizens and permanent residents may use grant funding to conduct research outside of Canada.
26. The Henry Luce Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1936, funds grants, fellowships and leadership programs in the fields of Asia-US cultural relations, higher education, religion and theology, art, and public policy. Grants are awarded to U.S not-for-profit organizations or their international equivalents. The applicants for the scholarship programs must be U.S citizens or permanent residents.
27. The Spencer Foundation is a US-based charitable foundation and the only US foundation focused exclusively on supporting education research. The Foundation funds education research worldwide.
28. The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) provides research funds in developing regions (low and middle income countries) to advance global development. The Centre invests through research in developing countries to enhance strategies of policymakers and to build a sustainable and inclusive world. The head office of the Foundation is located in Ottawa, Canada, and the Centre has regional offices in Montevideo, Uruguay; Nairobi, Kenya; Dakar, Senegal; Amman, Jordan; and New Delhi, India.
29. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), is an independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in communities in the USA and a catalyst of public and private support for the arts. The NEA supports researchers in the arts with research grants and fellowships.
30. The Carlsberg Foundation is one of the world’s oldest industrial foundations. The Foundation supports innovative international basic research that focuses on disciplines including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities – basic research that makes us smarter, helps us to address global challenges and benefits society. The foundation funds research projects by Danish researchers and international researchers connected to the Danish research environment.
31. The Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) is part of the University of Turku in Finland. TIAS is a research collegium that supports the development of excellent early- and mid-career stage academics through the provision of three years of funding, enabling them to carry out self-designed research projects in the humanities and social sciences. TIAS hosts the Turku Intersectoral Excellence Scheme (TIES), a co-fund program of the European Union’s Marie Sklodowksa-Curie Actions (MSCA) and the University of Turku, enabling researchers at TIAS to collaborate with institutions outside of the academic setting.
32. Pure Ocean is an international endowment fund based in France. The Fund’s mission is to to mobilize civil society in order to support ambitious and innovative scientific projects for the protection of biodiversity and fragile marine ecosystems. The Fund supports researchers at universities, research institutions, NGOs worldwide, working solutions to protect marine ecosystems. Projects funded by the Fund include those that address marine pollution, protect and restore marine ecosystems, community adaptation to climate change, and to improve our understanding of the ocean system.
33. The Newberry Library is dedicated to inspiring research and learning in the humanities. The organization has a mission of growing an accessible collection of rare and historical materials that spans more than six centuries of human experience. They offer a number of scholarships to outstanding scholars working on individual research projects. Most funding are open to scholars in the USA regardless of citizenship.
34. The Velux foundations are comprised of the two philanthropic foundations named Villum Fonden and Velux Fonden. The foundations fund research grants for several disciplines, including ophthalmology, environmental science, natural sciences, humanities, gerontology and algorithms, data science and democracy. The decision for the grant application may take up to 6-9 months.
35. The Driving Urban Transitions Partnership (DUT) is a co-funded program from the European Union, with 60 partners from 27 countries, and involves national and regional policy makers, funders and urban-related policy agencies. DUT supports transnational research programs that facilitate sustainable urban development. The countries involved in DUT include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United-Kingdom.
36. The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), a nonprofit federation of 79 scholarly organizations, advocates the development and promotion of humanities throughout society. The federation also supports students and researchers with fellowship and grant opportunities for pursuing study and research in the field of the humanities and interpretive social sciences. All applicants should have an ORCID iD. ACLS supports both US and international scholars.
37. Arcus foundation works with the aim of establishing social harmony as well as harmony with the natural world. With this aim, this organization has two funding programs: Social Justice and Great Apes & Gibbons grants. The grants are given to organizational entities with legal standing and the process goes through multiple steps, including submitting an initial funding concept, submitting a letter of inquiry and full proposal and ultimately review and decision making. This can take time between two and six months from application to decision.
38. Graham Foundation was founded in 1956 and is dedicated to the development and exchange of ideas about architecture and also its effect on arts, culture, and society. The foundation provides grants to individuals and organizations. The foundation mainly focuses on supporting projects in architecture, designing, urban planning, visual arts, etc. The foundation uses a two-step process. Applicants must first submit an inquiry and only invited applicants may proceed to submitting the full proposal.
39. TDR is a special program for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases and is co-sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO). TDR is a global program that focuses on scientific collaboration and it supports and influences the global effort to fight the diseases of poverty by funding research projects focused on diseases of poverty including various infectious diseases. It works towards strengthening the research capacity of disease-affected countries. TDR offers region-specific grants.
40. The Schmidt Family Foundation is a US-based philanthropic organization founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt to support communities around the world, working for clean renewable energy, healthy food systems, healthy oceans and the protection of human rights. Funding support is through two main programs, The 11th Hour Project and the Schmidt Marine Technology Partners.
41. Sparrow is a UK based company that primarily provides a daily science newsletter. They offer an early career research prize for PhD and postdoctoral researchers.
42. The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation (HFG) is based in New York and offers grants and fellowships to researchers worldwide studying urgent problems of violence, relating to a number of subjects. Among others these are:War;Terrorism;Crime;Family and intimate-partner relationships;Climate instability and natural resource competition;Racial, ethnic, and religious conflict;Political extremism and nationalism;The goal of the foundation is to understand the causes, manifestation, and control of violence.
43. The Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg – Institute for Advanced Study (HWK) is an independent, non-profit institute, based in Germany. The organization offers fellowships for scientists, artists, and authors worldwide in the areas of the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. It cooperates with the universities of Bremen and Oldenburg and other scientific institutions in the northwest region of Germany.
44. The AXA Research Fund is the philanthropic arm of AXA, and has been funding independent academic research since 2008. The fund addresses the most important issues facing our planet. It supports scientific progress by funding research in keys areas related to risk and helping inform public and private decision-making based on science. The Fund supports postdoctoral fellows and the AXA Chairs researching the environment, health, new technologies and socio-economics.
45. The Society in Science is a Switzerland-based foundation with the mission to take science beyond the mainstream. The Society funds the Branco Weiss Fellowship, which provides generous support for postdoctoral researchers worldwide to pursue innovative research. Up to 10 fellows are awarded each year with applications closing in January.
46. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent US federal agency and is the provider of some 25% of all federally funded basic research grants. In many disciplines, such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences, the NSF is the major source of federal funding. The NSF funds mostly US researchers and US-based projects, however, some awards are open to applicants worldwide.
47. The Gerda Henkel Foundation is an incorporated foundation based in Germany and focused on the support of historical humanities. The Foundation has the following special programmes: “Security, Society and the State” to address issues related to contemporary life and the future
The Lisa Maskell Fellowship to support young scholars in the humanities in Africa and Southeast Asia; “Patrimonies” to promote preservation of cultural heritage ; “Democracy as Utopia, Experience and Threat” and “Lost Cities. Perception of and living with abandoned cities in the cultures of the world” programmes address current challenging issues in relation to historical contexts. The Foundation supports scholars in the humanities both in Germany and worldwide.
48. The American Psychological Foundation (APF) is a grant-making foundation that funds early career psychologists and graduate students who are researching and using psychology to improve people´s lives. The Foundation funds research and studies in the following focus areas: Applying psychology to at-risk, vulnerable populations; Preventing violence;Understanding the connection between behavior and health; Understanding and eliminating stigma and prejudice; Treating serious mental illness; Studying gifted children and adolescents; Examining human reproductive behaviors; Exploring child psychology.
49. The European Commission Programmes and its funding bodies publish calls for proposals on the Funding & Tenders Portal.
50. The Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia (SRNSFG) The aims of the foundation are to support new generation of Georgian scientists, increase research potential in the scientific institutions and communities, support Georgian scientists’ integration into the international scientific area by ensuring the improvements in quality, importance and competitiveness of the innovative scientific research.
51. The Volkswagen Foundation is Germany's largest private, non-profit organization engaged in the promotion and support of academic research. Even though its name might suggest otherwise, it is not a corporate foundation and not affiliated to the Volkswagen automobile manufacturer.
52. The Open Society Foundations’ global network, and the Open Society Georgia Foundation (OSGF) works to build a vibrant and vocal civil society capable of holding government accountable to its citizens. The Foundation drives forward important policy debates and reforms.
53. USAID Leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people progress beyond assistance. U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold purpose of furthering America's interests while improving lives in the developing world. USAID carries out U.S. foreign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at the same time it expands stable, free societies, creates markets and trade partners for the United States, and fosters good will abroad. USAID works in over 100 countries.
54. The International Visegrad Fund supports regional cooperation between civil society organizations to advance their relations, exchange and share ideas and promote mutual understanding. When promoting European values in Central Europe, we work together towards a better-connected future.
55. The KAAD is the scholarship organization of the Catholic Church in Germany for postgraduates and scientists from (developing) countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Near and Middle East as well as Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
56. The initiative was funded by Templeton Religion Trust to fund research and curriculum grants and writing fellowship programs intended to significantly advance the social scientific study of religions around the globe.
57. The Henry Luce Foundation: The foundation aims to support collaborative and experimental initiatives that seek to deepen understanding of religion and theology through competitively awarded grants.
58. The John Templeton Foundation: The foundation provides funding for research projects that explore the intersection of religion and science, as well as other topics related to religion and spirituality.
59. The Wenner-Gren Foundation is committed to playing a leadership role in anthropology. We help anthropologists advance anthropological knowledge, build sustainable careers, and amplify the impact of anthropology within the wider world.
60. Initiative for Global Christianity at Washington University offer excellent resources for students interested in the comparative study of religion, particularly in areas represented by the various regional programs within the Jackson School of International Studies.
61. The Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR) is a non-religiously affiliated academic society and publishing house that brings together the world’s leading scholars in the arts, humanities, and social sciences for the academic study of religion.
62. The Center for the Study of Global Christianity is an academic research center that monitors worldwide demographic trends in Christianity, including outreach and mission. We provide a comprehensive collection of information on the past, present, and future of Christianity in every country of the world. Our data and publications help churches, mission agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to be more strategic, thoughtful, and sensitive to local contexts.
63. Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project- funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the John Templeton Foundation, is an effort by Pew Research Center to understand religious change and its impact on societies around the world. It includes three main lines of research: a series of international surveys on religion in various regions; an ongoing demographic study of religion around the world; and an annual coding project that examines restrictions on religion in 198 countries and territories.
64. The Delta Gamma Foundation provides life time support to their members enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programs in the United States, promotes Service for Sight to ensure the future of their sisterhood. The foundation provides awards, trainings, and fellowships to its members.
Health and Medicine
1. The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the largest cancer research organization. The Association´s mission is to prevent and cure cancer through: The Association funds cancer researchers worldwide, at all career stages, and includes basic, translational, clinical, and population-based projects.
2. American Physiological Society The American Physiological Society´s mission is to advance scientific discovery, understand life, and improve health. Among its many activities is the financial support for scientific excellence and promise, through many awards, grants and fellowships to its members.
3. The Lupus Research Alliance Our funding and work with the community have led to discoveries that are improving diagnosis and therapies while enabling researchers to turn complexity to cure. Yesterday, combatting lupus was a mystery. Today, thanks to the generosity of many, we have a clear strategy to move forward that builds upon a strong foundation of success.But your help is critical for us to go further – to ensure we accelerate drug discovery and ultimately find a cure.
4. European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
5. National Psoriasis Foundation.
6. Gerber Foundation the mission of The Gerber Foundation is to enhance the quality of life of infants in young children through nutrition, care, and development. The Foundation provides research funding for US-based researchers as well as scholarships for students in Newaygo, Muskegon, or Oceana Counties in West Michigan.
7. Conquer Cancer (The ASCO Foundation) has a mission to conquer cancer by funding research and sharing knowledge worldwide. The Foundation provides a diverse range of funding for all career and for scientists/clinicians worldwide.
8. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation´s mission is to create positive outcomes for future generations. To meet this goal, the Foundation fosters scientific research, environmental conservation, and patient care improvements, among other activities.
9. The Thrasher Research Fund provides global medical research grants to improve the lives of children. There are two funding mechanisms, The E.W. “Al” Thrasher Award for independent pediatric researchers and the Early Career Awards for postdoctoral fellows.
10. The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is a UK charity and membership society dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health. Among its many activities is the funding of research projects for early career researchers in the UK and internationally, and the recognition of excellence and progress in tropical medicine or global health through medals and wards.
11. The Chordoma Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of those affected by chordoma (a rare type of bone cancer) and supporting high impact innovative research to find a cure. The Foundation funds research and researchers worldwide.
12. The American Brain Foundation funds researchers worldwide working across a broad spectrum of brain and nervous system diseases and disorders.
13. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mission is to cure MS while empowering people with MS to live their best lives. The Society funds MS research with extensive programs and opportunities for researchers at all career stages in the US and around the world.
14. Cure Parkinson´s is dedicated to curing Parkinson´s disease through funding the world´s leading neuroscientists and neurologists. The Trust funds both preclinical and clinical research projects with the potential to cure Parkinson´s disease.
15. Fight for Sight is a UK charity dedicated to research on blindness and eye disease. The Charity funds researchers affiliated with the UK, although the research may be conducted overseas.
16. The Angelman Syndrome Foundation’s mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman syndrome. The Foundation supports research in finding a cure for Angelman Syndrome and funds scientists, clinicians and educators all over the world. There are three types of research projects: high-risk, high-reward strategies aimed at finding a cure; clinical studies to alleviate symptoms; and fundamental studies that contribute to our understanding of UBE3A and what it does in the brain.
17. The Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) is a US-based non-profit organization founded by the U.S. Olympic Committee, the National Football League, Major League Baseball and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. The Partnership seeks to protect the integrity of sport by supporting the world´s top scientists and innovators in anti-doping research.
18. The IDSA Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). The Foundation is focused on the training and career development of early career infectious disease researchers and clinicians to meet the continued challenges posed by infectious diseases.
19. The European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) funds all areas of diabetes research for researchers in Europe and associated countries. The foundation has an extensive funding program for diabetes researchers with application windows at multiple times throughout the year.
20. The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) is dedicated to advancing our understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions related to thrombosis and haemostasis. The Society supports transformative scientific discoveries and clinical practices, and fosters the professional career development of young physicians and scientists worldwide.
21. The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) aims to eliminate the challenges of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) through the advancement of research and therapeutic development. The Foundation funds researchers worldwide working on PWS at academic, government, non-profit or for-profit research entities. The current research focus is on interventions to alleviate the symptoms associated with PWS.
22. The Morton Cure Paralysis Fund (MCPF) supports cutting-edge research for spinal cord injury (SCI) therapies. Grants from MCPF are typically seed funding enabling researchers to generate proof-of-concept data before applying for larger-scale funding. Applications are open to US and international researchers located at research institutions that have clearly established lines of accountability and fiscal responsibility.
23. The Children’s Heart Foundation´s mission is to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research. Research funding is available to researchers worldwide.
24. The American Thoracic Society (ATS) and its Research Program seek to improve respiratory health worldwide by supporting young investigators in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Applicants for ATS funding must be members of the society; applicants may be based globally but those who are based in the USA must have the legal right to work in the USA.
25. The AlphA-1 Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of individuals with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency, with a focus on the lung and liver diseases caused by the rare genetic disorder. The Foundation funds researchers worldwide in the following categories:Bridge grants;Ethical, legal and social Issues relating to AAT deficiency;Pilot and feasibility studies;Postdoctoral research fellowship;Research, scientific meeting sponsorship and travel grants.
26. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent, nonprofit, organization based in the USA with the mission to help make better-informed healthcare decisions by patients, clinicians and all healthcare stakeholders. The Institute seeks to increase the quantity and quality of useful, trustworthy information available to support health decisions, especially studies that compare outcomes to determine the effectiveness of healthcare strategies. Research may be conducted outside of the USA if the studies are relevant in the context of the US healthcare system.
27. The American Urological Association´s mission is to advance urological clinical care through education, research and the formulation of healthcare policy. The Association provides extensive research funding support, including grants that support diversity in urology care and research, and research grants for early career clinicians and scientists worldwide.
28. The BrightFocus Foundation is a charitable organization based in the USA. The Foundation funds innovative basic researchers worldwide for improved understanding and development of cures for Alzheimer’s disease, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Funding is provided as research grants and postdoctoral fellowships.
29. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a US-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to gender equity & economic security. The AAUW funds many initiatives that support women in science and research. Most awards are available to US citizens and permanent residents. Some awards are open to international applicants.
30. The Leukemia and Lymphomas Society (LLS) is the largest nonprofit funder dedicated to blood cancer research. The Society funds leukemia, lymphoma and blood cancer researchers worldwide through a variety of funding mechanisms including research grants and fellowships.
31. The Fogarty International Center is part of the US National Institutes of Health. The Center advances NIH´s missions by supporting and funding global health research conducted by US scientists and international collaborators. The Center builds collaboration between the NIH and international research institutions and facilitates the training of the next generation of scientists worldwide.
32. The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care and enhancing the career opportunities and satisfaction of its members. As part of its mission, the Academy funds neurology research and supports the career development of its members in the USA and worldwide.
33. The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America is is dedicated to improving the condition of patients with Myasthenia Gravis, a rare autoimmune disorder leading to muscle weakness. The Foundation funds several research schemes, including those fostering high-impact pilot projects, research that have transformative potential for patients with Myasthenia Gravis, and programs that support early career investigators.
34. The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is an independent organization dedicated to melanoma. The Foundation supports medical research that leads to finding effective treatments and possible cures for melanoma. Funding is available to researchers worldwide.
35. The Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) is a UK society for scientists and laboratory animal professionals with an interest in ethical animal experimentation, including the 3Rs (Replacement, Refinement and Reduction). The Association funds researchers to attend events that are relevant to its mission.
36. The Ekhagastiftelsen is a Swedish foundation dedicated to improving human health through the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life. The foundation prioritizes projects that focus on preventive active care, rather than reactive care to combat symptoms. Research funding competition is open to researchers worldwide; researchers not based in Europe are strongly encouraged to have a Swedish research institution as a collaboration partner on their project proposal. The Foundation´s has an annual funding cycle with application closing dates in May.
37. The Myrovlytis Trust is a UK-based charitable organization dedicated to rare diseases research and public engagement in medical and molecular genetics. The Trust provides funding for PhD students, pilot studies, research, public engagement and travel for researchers worldwide.
38. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a provider for scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software services. Through its Oncomine Clinical Research Grant Program, the Company supports investigator-initiated studies and educational projects on molecular testing in oncology and reproductive health, with the goal of improving long-term clinical outcome.
39. The American Epilepsy Society (AES) is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to the understanding, diagnosis, study, prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy. The Society supports physicians, scientists, advanced practice providers, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, engineers, pharmacists, advocates, and other professionals in epilepsy research through a comprehensive research funding program. The Society´s research funding are open to all epilepsy researchers based in the USA.
40. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a premier biomedical research funder supporting mainly researchers in the USA, with some programs for researchers worldwide.
41. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary agency funded by the US government for biomedical and public health research. The Institutes provide extramural research funding for biomedical researchers, primarily in the USA and some awards for international researchers.
42. The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is the largest non-profit funder of melanoma research. The Alliance funds melanoma researchers worldwide with numerous funding schemes.
43. The Marfan Foundation’s mission is to save lives and improve the quality of life of individuals with Marfan syndrome and other genetic aortic conditions. The Foundation´s research funding program supports researchers working on Marfan syndrome at all career stages worldwide.
44. The Crohn’’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures and improving the life quality of those with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The Foundation funds a wide range of research and researchers, from students to established investigators. Student and postdoctoral fellowships require the research to be conducted in the USA; applications for established investigators’ research grants are encouraged from applicants worldwide. For most grants there are two funding rounds per year, with letters of intent due in May and November.
45. The Genetics Society is a UK-based society dedicated to the promotion of research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.
46. The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) seeks to improve the quality of life of people affected by frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) through various activities, including the support of researchers working on FTD at all career stages and worldwide.
47. The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) is dedicated to promoting dental, oral and craniofacial research for health and well-being worldwide. The IADR supports dental research through research funding for dental researchers at all career stages.
48. The Osteosarcoma Institute is a US-based charitable funder for osteosarcoma research. The mission of the Institute is to increase treatment options and survival rates in osteosarcoma patients through identifying and funding the most promising and breakthrough osteosarcoma clinical trials and science. The Institute´s research funds are open to researchers working on osteosarcoma worldwide.
49. The Misophonia Research Fund is a US-based charitable foundation focused on advancing scientific breakthroughs and ending suffering from misophonia. The Fund supports researchers worldwide working on misophonia.
50. The Autism Science Foundation is a US-based nonprofit corporation organized for charitable and educational purposes. The Foundation funds autism researchers in the US and internationally.
51. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a US-based charitable funder dedicated to research on childhood cancers. The Foundation funds researchers worldwide on all all major types of childhood cancers.
52. The Wellcome Trust is a premier UK-based charitable funder of biomedical research. Founded by Sir Henry Wellcome, the foundation today is funded by a 26.8 billion GBP investment portfolio. In 2021, The Trust adopted a new strategy to support science and solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone, primarily through the involvement of those directly affected in the research process, thereby providing better understanding and solutions to these challenges. Funding are available for researchers based in the UK, Ireland, and low/middle income economies as defined by the World Bank.
53. The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable foundation based in the USA dedicated to hepatology research and the people who study and treat liver diseases. The Foundation´s research funding is open to researchers in the USA, Canada and Mexico, with some award programs open to international researchers.
54. The European Hematology Association (EHA) is a member-organization based in the Netherlands and promotes excellence in patient care, research, and education in hematology. EHA serves European hematology and Europe-based hematologists with numerous activities, including research funding. Research funding are available to early-career EHA members working at research institutions in Europe.
55. Action for A-T is a UK-based foundation dedicated to medical research and development of cures for Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T), a rare inherited disorder that affects the nervous system, immune system, and other body systems. The Foundation funds the most promising research projects on ataxia, with a particular focus on research work in the UK.
56. The Children´s Tumor Foundation is a US-based charitable foundation with the mission to improve the life quality of people with neurofibromatosis (NF) through research, expand knowledge, and advance care for the NF community. The Foundation funds researchers worldwide, including grants for early career investigators.
57. The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support and innovative therapies via research, education and advocacy. The Society supports its members through research funding in the form of research awards and fellowships.
58. The American Parkinson Disease Association is a US-based network dedicated to fighting Parkinson´s disease. The Association funds researchers working on Parkinson´s disease both in the USA and worldwide, with funds for postdoctoral fellowships and research grants.
59. The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is a not-for-profit professional medical society for vascular surgeons based in the USA. The Society and its foundation, the SVS Foundation, support research in vascular surgery and supports the career development of its members through fellowships, travel and research grants.
60. The Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF) is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to finding treatments and cures for Fanconi anemia. The Fund supports researchers worldwide.
61. The Jeffrey Modell Foundation is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to primary immunodeficiency. JMF is a global patient organization devoted to early and precise diagnosis, meaningful treatments, and ultimately, cures for primary immunodeficiency, through clinical and basic research, physician education, patient support, advocacy, public awareness, newborn screening and genetic sequencing. The Foundation funds primary immunodeficiency research and researchers worldwide.
62. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a US-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to accelerating treatments and cures for families living with muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related neuromuscular diseases. The Association funds research and researchers worldwide.
63. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) promotes the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research. The Academy promotes the careers and professional development of child and adolescent psychiatrists through the recognition of excellence and research funding. Awards and funding are available for AACAP members only.
64. CurePSP is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to information and support for patients and their families, other caregivers, researchers, and healthcare professionals on prime of life neurodegeneration including progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal degeneration (CBD), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and related diseases. The organization funds PSP research and researchers around the world.
65. The Leukemia Research Foundation is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to eradicating all blood cancers through funding research into the causes of, and cures for blood cancers. The Foundation funds hematological oncology researchers worldwide.
66. The Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF) is a US-based network dedicated to finding a cure for all forms of hyperoxaluria. The foundation funds researchers working on oxalosis & hyperoxaluria both in the USA and worldwide, with funds for fellowships and research grants.
67. The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) is a US-based network dedicated to facilitating healthy aging. The Federation funds researchers working on healthy aging both in the USA and worldwide, with funds for fellowships and research grants.
68. The Gateway for Cancer Research is a US-based non-profit organization dedicated to funding phase I and phase II clinical trials for all cancer types. The Organization funds trials conducted by leading research institutions worldwide.
69. The National MPS Society is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to curing, supporting and advocating for people with mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and mucolipidosis (ML). MPS and ML are rare genetic lysosomal storage diseases (LSD) caused by the body’s inability to produce specific enzymes. The Society funds researchers worldwide working on MPS and ML at all career stages.
70. The CHDI Foundation is a not-for-profit biomedical research organization based in the USA dedicated to developing drugs that will slow Huntington´s disease. The Foundation achieves this mission through several strategies, including working with and funding researchers working on Huntington´s disease worldwide.
71. The VinFuture Foundation is a not-for-profit independent foundation based in Vietnam with the mission to create meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people by honoring transformational technological innovations. The VinFuture Prize consists of The Grand Prize and three Special Prizes to promote diversity and equity:Innovators from Developing Countries; Female Innovators; and Innovators with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields.The recognized achievements should have made demonstrable difference to advancing the UN´s Sustainable Development Goals.
72. The Human Growth Foundation (HGF) is a US-based charitable foundation dedicated to research, education, patient support, and patient advocacy for children and adults with growth and bone disorders and growth hormone deficiency. The Foundation provides annual funding to researchers worldwide working on human growth.
73. The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC International) is a US-based non-profit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of animals in research through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. The organization supports awards to recognize the work and achievement of researchers worldwide working on the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement) of animal experimentation.
74. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is a US-based learned society dedicated to cancer immunotherapy. The Society seeks to improve cancer patient outcomes by advancing the science, development, and application of cancer immunology and immunotherapy. Together with industry partners, the Society provides funding for postdoctoral fellows working on immunotherapy of cancer worldwide.
75. The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) is a UK-based charitable organization with the mission of “The advancement of cancer research for the public benefit: from basic research to prevention, treatment and care.” The Association supports its member cancer researchers worldwide and cancer research in Europe.
76. The Cystinosis Research Foundation is a US-based charitable foundation dedicated to bench, clinical and translational research to find better treatments and a cure for cystinosis, a rare genetic disorder characterized by accumulation of the amino acid cystine within cells. The Foundation funds researchers working on cystinosis worldwide with fellowships and research grants.
77. The Human Immunome Project (formerly known as the Human Vaccines Project) is a US-based non-profit organization dedicated to understanding the human immune system by combining systems biology with artificial intelligence. The Project supports researchers worldwide. The Human Immunome Project seeks to transform how we fight our most devastating diseases by unlocking the mechanisms of human immunity — accelerating the development of new vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments.
78. The International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a worldwide organization dedicated to promoting the health of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by setting the direction for patient care, education and research. The organization supports its members’ research with research and travel grants.
79. The European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) was founded in 2001 and is the largest professional organization of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialists in the world. The organization funds research on IBD extensively, with funding support such as research grants, fellowships, and travel grants, for its members worldwide at all career stages, including funding for nurses and dietician members.
80. The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) is a Switzerland-based non-profit organization dedicated to people with arthritis/rheumatism, health professionals in rheumatology (HPR) and scientific societies of rheumatology of all the European nations. EULAR supports its members with small research grants and travel exchange grants.
81. The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation (AAMDSIF) is based in the U.S. and supports international research dedicated to bone marrow disorders. The Foundation focuses on the following disorders:Aplastic Anemia (focus on acquired);Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS);Overlap between Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MDS/MPN);Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH);Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA).
82. The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation is a US-based charitable foundation supporting postdoctoral researchers in the biomedical sciences. The Foundation supports postdocs who are US citizens to conduct their research anywhere in the world. Non-US citizens must conduct their research in the USA. The applications open annually in April and close in June.
83. The International Society of Infectious Diseases (ISID) was founded in 1986 and supports health professionals, non-government organizations, and governments worldwide in their work to prevent, investigate, and manage infectious disease outbreaks when they occur. Based in the U.S., the society especially focuses on countries that have limited resources and are significantly impacted by infectious diseases. They enable early-career investigators, from low and lower-middle income countries to do research in European institutes.
84. The European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) is Europe’s leading society in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases with members from all European countries and all continents. The Society was founded in 1983 and is based in Switzerland. The ESCMID supports international, peer-to-peer collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practice.
85. The FIP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the International Pharmaceutical Federation / Fédération Internationale Pharmaceutique (FIP). The Foundation supports the education of and research by pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists within the general fields of design, development, manufacture, distribution and responsible use of medicines. The Foundation supports early-career pharmacists or pharmaceutical scientists, or pharmacy students worldwide with travel and research grants.
86. The Cure JM Foundation is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to finding a cure and better treatments for juvenile myositis (JM) and improve the lives of families affected by JM. The Foundation funds researchers worldwide working on JM.
87. The Alzheimer’s Association is a US-based charitable foundation dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Association supports dementia researchers in the USA and globally.
88. The Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF) is a specialist venture capital fund that invests in, and creates, new biotech companies to deliver high-impact therapeutics for age-related dementias. The Fund focuses on areas whereby the underlying science is mature enough to support drug discovery and, with concentrated investment, has the potential to enable new therapeutic strategies.
89. Biotest is a Germany-based pharmaceutical company dedicated to blood and immune diseases. As part of the company’s corporate responsibility program, the company supports the Renate & Hans Schleussner Award, an annual award for innovative ideas investigating immunological effects of polyvalent immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA and IgM).
90. The Orphan Disease Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine is a global funder for rare disease research. They aim to make rare disease research accessible, collaborative, and sustainable. They focus on several broad research areas, including: Pediatric Epilepsy & Neurodevelopmental, Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Motor Neuron Disorders and Liver Metabolic Disorders.
91. Barth Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to saving lives through education, advances in treatment, and finding a cure for Barth syndrome (BTHS). The Foundation funds grants for projects that address the basic, translational, and clinical research challenges of Barth syndrome to investigators worldwide.
92. The Letten Foundation was founded by Professor Letten F. Saugstad (1925 – 2014) in 1986. The Norway-based foundation promotes basic research, especially in the field of birth defects and certain aspects of mental illness which increases the knowledge of brain structure and function. The Foundation also prioritizes studies of health effects associated with environmental pollution and other adversities that add to the understanding of the relation of man to his environment. The Letten Foundation supports the Letten Prize, a biennial award recognizing early-career researchers’ contributions in the fields of health, development, environment and equality in all aspects of human life.
93. SynGAP Research Fund is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by the rare disease SynGAP1 syndrome. The fund supports the research and development of treatments, therapies and support systems. The organization supports research grants to physicians and researchers worldwide working on SynGAP1 syndrome. Grant applications are reviewed twice a year and the application process closes by March 1 or September 1.
94. The World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), founded in 2002, is an independent foundation by Novo Nordisk A/S and is a global funder of diabetes prevention and care projects in low- and middle-income countries. Projects supported by WDF focus on diabetes care, primary prevention and/or advocacy.WDF advocates the prospects of sustainable outcomes, WDF expects your project to be aligned with the needs of targeted beneficiaries, local systems and priorities.
95. The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is a professional organization for medical oncology, based in Switzerland has more than 25,000 members worldwide. ESMO’s core mission is to improve the quality of cancer care, from prevention and diagnosis all the way to palliative care and patient follow-up. ESMO provides its members with career support in the form of fellowship and recognition for scientific achievements.
96. The LEO Foundation is one of Denmark’s largest commercial foundations and is associated with the pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma. The Foundation supports researchers worldwide working on skin diseases.Leo foundation funds research grants and awards for researchers from all over the world who working to find better diagnoses, treatments and perhaps even cures for different skin diseases through out their career stages.
97. The PKD Foundation is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The Foundation supports researchers worldwide advancing polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
98. The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) is a US-based non-profit dedicated to kidney cancer research. Its mission is to be a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients and caregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education. The Association’s research grant applications are open to kidney cancer researchers worldwide.
99. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) is a US-based non-profit organization with a mission to:To raise awareness of rosacea.To provide public health information on the disorder.To encourage and support medical research that may lead to improvements in its management, prevention and potential cure.
100. The American Academy of Dermatology is a US-based dermatologic association dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair, and nails.The Academy supports dermatology research with a diverse funding portfolio, including opportunities for researchers worldwide.
101. Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to ovarian cancer. Among its many activities, ORCA supports ovarian cancer research and researchers in the USA and worldwide.
102. The Hydrocephalus Association is a non-profit organization based in the USA and dedicated to hydrocephalus. The Association funds high-impact research worldwide, provides support and educational resources for patients and caregivers, and advocates on behalf of the hydrocephalus community on key policies and legislation.
103. The Lung Cancer Research Foundation is a US-based non-profit organization with a mission to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer. The Foundation supports lung cancer researchers worldwide.
104. The National Eczema Association is a US-based charitable organization dedicated to eczema, including improving the conditions of those affected by eczema and support for research to advance our understanding of the disease. The Association funds several research grants with applications due in July each year, and applications are open to researchers worldwide.
105. The European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) is a Swiss-based learned society dedicated to scientific advancements and practices in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin and venereal disease. The Society has more than 7000 members and supports its members with research grants, travel grants and fellowships.
106. The Michelson Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) supports researchers to translate ideas into therapies that make an impact as quickly as possible. MMRF funding has contributed to the fight against infectious and degenerative diseases, advanced new surgical technologies, promoted the ethical treatment of animals in medicine, and much more.
107. TeamConnor is a US-based cancer research foundation dedicated to childhood cancers. The foundation is focused on advancing understanding and treatment of the most aggressive and incurable types of cancers, such as brain tumors, bone tumors (osteosarcoma), and neuroblastoma.
108. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is a US-based chartaible foundation dedicated to childhood brain tumors. The Foundation’s research grants are open to researchers worldwide working on children’s brain tumors.
109. The British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology (BSPAD) is a UK-based learned society dedicated to promoting high-quality medical and scientific research into paediatric and adolescent dermatology. The Society supports its members with education and training activities, and provides support for research funding.
110. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Foundation supports cardiothoracic surgeons in research and education. The AATS Foundation provides educational and research opportunities for surgeons, fellows, residents, and medical students from around the world to enhance their surgical knowledge and technical skills and advance innovation in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
111. The Pablove Foundation is a US-based charitable foundation dedicated to fighting childhood cancers. The foundation supports innovative research on pediatric oncology worldwide.
112. Sarcoma Foundation of America is a US-based organization dedicated to advocacy for sarcoma patients by funding research and by increasing awareness about the disease. The Foundation supports sarcoma researchers in the USA and abroad.
113. The RISE Research and Awards Center from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) supports AAFPRS members in the process of conducting quality research. The Center supports its members with research funding and awards recognizing research achievements.
114. The Scleroderma Foundation is US-based nonprofit, charity organization dedicated to the support, education and research of scleroderma. The Foundation provides research grants for new and established investigators and a pre-doctoral summer fellowship award program. The new investigator research grants are for US-based researchers, while the established researcher grant is open to applicants worldwide.
115. The Angelman Syndrome Alliance (ASA) is a non-profit organisation registered in the Netherlands, created by a partnership of organizations from around the world that are focused on supporting people with Angelman Syndrome, their loved ones, carers, and clinicians. By combining resources, knowledge, and a relentless dedication to initiate change, the ASA is uniquely positioned to drive advances in scientific knowledge about Angelman Syndrome. As a rare disease, funding for scientific research from major funders is limited.The ASA combines financial resources from small Angelman syndrome charities around the world to fund scientific research. Angelman Syndrome is a genetic disorder that results from a loss of UBE3A gene activity which encodes the ubiquitin E3 ligase E6-AP. It is characterised by severe intellectual disability, lack of speech, motor coordination deficits, sleep disturbance, and usually a happy demeanour.
116. An International Association for Medical Education, (AMEE) AMEE Mission to promote and inspire excellence, collaboration, and scholarship across the continuum of health professions education. To transform healthcare for all through excellence in education and scholarship.