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New Investigator Award
Supports early-career translational research independence
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The EPSRC New Investigator Award guidance now points applicants to the UKRI Funding Service opportunity page and adds a general enquiries email, while simplifying the who-can-apply and project suitability guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The EPSRC New Investigator Award guidance now points applicants to the UKRI Funding Service opportunity page and adds a general enquiries email, while simplifying the who-can-apply and project suitability guidance.
New Investigator Award guidance updated
The EPSRC New Investigator Award guidance now directs applicants to the UKRI Funding Service opportunity page for the application, with separate links for who can apply, application questions, and assessment information. The page also now adds a general enquiries contact, researchcareers@epsrc.ukri.org, and replaces the longer eligibility and project-suitability text with a shorter overview that emphasizes early-career transition, research leadership, host support, and EPSRC remit guidance.
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports early-career researchers in building an independent research program. Funding is up to $150,000 per year for translational Angelman syndrome research and related technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Translational research in Angelman syndrome
- Technologies specifically relevant to advancing Angelman syndrome treatment modalities
- High-risk/high-reward discovery projects
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent
- Research Plan
- Budget and justification
- CV or biosketch
- Facilities and resources information
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New Primary Investigators
- Applicants within their first five years of an academic position at an institution or university
- Applicants who have either accepted an offer or already been appointed to an academic position at a university or institution
- Individuals with training and experience at least equal to the PhD or MD level
- Institutions receiving grants that are recognized as nonprofit
Who is not eligible
- Applicants entering industry
- Researchers without academic appointment
- Non-research applicants
Eligible expenses
- Reagents and materials
- External research services
- Specialized equipment or software
- Personnel salaries and fringe benefits
- Travel to the FAST scientific symposium
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs above 5%
- Indirect costs on tuition, equipment, software, or software licenses
- Applications for those entering industry
Selection criteria
- Scientific merit
- Innovation
- Translational impact
- Alignment with FAST’s mission
- Feasibility and budget fit
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit Letter of Intent
- Prepare a short LOI with project description, budget estimate, preliminary data, and CV/biosketch.
- Send the LOI through the proposal portal link provided by FAST.
- Step 2: Prepare the full application
- Download and complete the application form.
- Write the research plan, budget justification, and supporting sections.
- Use the required budget sheet and biosketch format.
- Step 3: Submit the application electronically
- Upload and submit all materials through the designated online submission link.
- Applications must be sent as PDF files.
- Step 4: Respond to review feedback if requested
- Address any reviewer questions or recommendations before final funding decisions.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- FAST conducts scientific peer review through its Scientific Advisory Board.
- Recommended applications are reviewed by the Scientific Panel and then the Board of Directors.
- Applicants may be asked to respond to reviewer questions before final funding decisions.
- Final approval is required before funding is released.
Additional information
- The application form must be completed in one session.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Investigator Award Program
What is the New Investigator Award?
Supports early-career researchers in building an independent research program. Funding is up to $150,000 per year for translational Angelman syndrome research and related technologies.
How much funding can be received?
New Investigator Award Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the New Investigator Award program?
To be eligible for the New Investigator Award program, you must:
Early-career academic PI
First five years in academia
Nonprofit host institution
What expenses are eligible under New Investigator Award?
Translational research in Angelman syndrome
Technologies specifically relevant to advancing Angelman syndrome treatment modalities
High-risk/high-reward discovery projects
Who can I contact for more information about the New Investigator Award?
You can contact Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) by email at science@cureangelman.org or by phone at 630-852-3278.
Where is the New Investigator Award available?
The New Investigator Award program is available across Canada.
Is the New Investigator Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
New Investigator Award is a Researchers And Facilities