The W. M. Keck Foundation aims to advance the frontiers of science, engineering, and medical research. Through its funding programs, the Foundation seeks to support pioneering discoveries that have the potential to generate significant insights or open new avenues in their respective fields.
The W. M. Keck Research Program is dedicated to empowering groundbreaking research in the domains of Medical Research and Science & Engineering. The program is uniquely focused on projects that are innovative and daring, challenging existing paradigms, or capable of establishing new fields of inquiry. It targets proposals that are distinct in their approach, aiming to fund work that not only advances knowledge but also has the potential to catalyze significant breakthroughs. Priority is given to projects from major universities, independent research organizations, and medical schools, especially those engaging in novel biological, physical science, and engineering research, including the development and implementation of new technologies, instruments, or methods.