S&R Foundation Kuno Award for Applied Science for the Social Good

Awarded By:

S&R Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered.

Description: This award is designed to support women social innovators using scientific research and principles to address a 21st Century problem. It supports the translation of scientific research to a practical, real-world solution for those aiming to achieve measurable social impact. Click to learn more and apply today!

Application requirements for the S&R Foundation Kuno Award for Applied Science for the Social Good are:

• Essay
• Application form

Additional Information: 1) Applicant must be at early or mid-career. Post-Doc, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor and possess a PhD and/or MD in a relevant field. 2) Project must be the original idea of the applicant or the applicant’s team. 3) Project must be in an early phase. To be considered, the project may be in the planning phase, or may have been in in progress for no more than two years. The project may not be already funded from an external source. 4) Applicants must devote at least 10% effort to the project during the funded period. 5) Projects led by two or more individuals (Co-Investigators or Co-Is) may apply. both Co-Is must meet all eligibility requirements and must each devote 10% effort to the project. 6) Applicant must be associated with a college, university or other type of educational institution described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as a public charity under Section 509(a)(1). 7) Applicant must commit to Project Timeline as stated here: November 1, 2020-October 31, 2021 – Year for the Project May 1, 2021 – Project Interim Report Due October 31, 2021 – Final Report Due November 2021 – Final Report Presentation hosted by S&R Foundation – Date to be determined by S&R Note: Project can take the form of scientific research, technical development or deployment as a for-profit or non-profit activity. The core mission must be to create impact for the social good and consistent to S&R Foundation’s charitable purpos

Award Amount: $100,000 offered.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $100,000.