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The 2025 GlycoNet funding competitions for Research and Translational Projects are now open. Key program information and deadlines are summarized below. Detailed Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are attached and also available on
Current Rolling Call Competitions:
These programs operate on a rolling basis, with proposals reviewed quarterly until the funds are fully allocated.
Funding Program |
Purpose |
Eligibility |
Amount |
Duration |
Matching |
Translational Grant |
Mature projects to de-risk and advance them |
Have a clear endpoint, the successful completion of which would attract a potential partner |
Up to $150,000/year |
1 year |
1:1.5 (where 50% cash) ($1 SSF: $1.5 matching*) |
Strategic Initiatives Grant |
Partner-led Initiative |
Address a research challengespecific to the partner |
Up to $150,000/year |
1 year |
1:1.5 (where 50% cash) ($1 SSF: $1.5 matching*) |
* “Matching Funds” means new, incremental contributions (of cash or in-kind) for Eligible SSF Costs, which would not exist in the absence of an SSF award (i.e. that can be directly attributed to SSF funding). Eligible sources include non-federal sources or revenues (including donations).
Kickstart Program
GlycoNet also offers the Kickstart Program to support the creation of new companies (NewCo) or the early growth of existing start-ups. Proposals may request up to $100,000 in funding. Funding terms will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Matching funds and co-investments are preferable, but may not be required. Rolling Call. Review will be conducted on a quarterly basis until the funds are exhausted. Note that this competition is in 3 steps, with the first step being to submit a business case (2-3 pages).
Unless otherwise specified, the standard ORS internal deadline is 10 business days ahead of the funder deadline. Researchers are encouraged to check with their faculty regarding their incremental internal deadline.
The grants facilitator for your faculty or this opportunity can be found on the staff contact page. For additional resources, [login required] on internal deadlines and submission processes.