This program is designed with your business in mind. If your work involves advancing understanding in biomechanics or mechanobiology, you have a unique opportunity here. Funding is available to support groundbreaking research that can elevate your projects and provide essential insights into living systems, from the smallest cells to entire organisms.

By applying, you can access resources for studies that examine the mechanical behavior of biological systems and the effects of mechanical forces on tissues. Plus, this isn't just about obtaining funds; it’s a chance to contribute to transformative research that can directly impact society and industry. With awards lasting up to three years, you have ample time to make significant progress and potentially bring your innovations to life.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your business's reputation, expand your research capabilities, and drive meaningful change in your field. This funding can make a real difference, providing the support you need to flourish.

Type of Financing
The program offers grants for research projects in biomechanics and mechanobiology. Unlike loans, these funds do not need to be repaid. This allows you to focus entirely on your innovative work without the stress of financial obligations hanging overhead.

Funding Details

• The typical duration for award funding is up to three years, but shorter proposals are also welcome.
• Single-investigator awards often support one graduate student and allocate up to one month of Principal Investigator (PI) time each year.
• There are no interest rates associated with receiving these funds, as this isn’t a loan.

Eligible and Ineligible Expenses
You can use these funds for various research-related expenses, including personnel costs, materials, and equipment necessary for your projects. However, the funds cannot be used for clinical trials. Additionally, while feasibility studies involving human or animal subjects may be supported, the primary focus must remain on advancing mechanical behavior understanding rather than direct clinical applications.

Fees
There are no specific fees associated with the program. It's straightforward support aimed at making your valuable research possible.

• Location: Available across the country.
• Sectors: Open to all sectors.
• Minimum Employees: No minimum employee requirement.
• Maximum Employees: No maximum employee limit.
• Minimum Company Revenue: No minimum revenue requirement.
• Maximum Company Revenue: No maximum revenue limit.
• Legal Structure: All legal structures are eligible.
• Profit Structure: All profit structures can apply.

Disqualification Criteria:

• Proposals with a heavy emphasis on tissue engineering or developing validated models of tissue and organ systems should consider other related programs.
• Projects that primarily focus on clinical trials are not supported.
• Proposals not related to biomechanics or mechanobiology may be returned without review if not discussed with the program director in advance.

The program supports fundamental research that enhances the understanding of engineering biomechanics and mechanobiology. You can receive funding for projects that explore how living systems operate mechanically, from tiny cells to entire organisms. This is your chance to be part of transformative research that could lead to groundbreaking discoveries in your field.

The funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including studying mechanical behavior in biological systems, examining the effects of mechanical forces on tissues, and translating findings into practical engineering applications. The program encourages innovative proposals and considers diverse approaches—whether theoretical, computational, or experimental.

Awards typically last up to three years, providing a significant window to advance your work. This is more than just funding; it’s an opportunity to impact society and industry by improving our understanding of living systems. Don’t miss out on the chance to elevate your business through this exciting program.