The PhRMA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports biopharmaceutical innovation and value-driven health care. It aims to catalyze the careers of promising researchers by providing competitive, peer-reviewed grants and fellowships in drug delivery, drug discovery, translational medicine, and value assessment and health outcomes research. Its vision is a healthier world where all have access to life-changing medicines, emphasizing integrity, innovation, and collaboration in its efforts.
The PhRMA Foundation's Drug Discovery Faculty Starter Grant aims to support the early careers of faculty members engaged in drug discovery research at accredited U.S. universities. The grant encourages a wide range of research topics within the field, including cellular and molecular biology, pharmacological tool design, in vivo and in vitro pharmacology, and computational approaches, among others. Projects should have a clear potential for completion within the grant's timeframe and should not focus solely on single-target identifications or diagnostics.