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Harrington Discovery Institute Opens Call for Applications

CLEVELAND, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals has announced the opening of its call for Letters of Intent for the 2026 Harrington Scholar-Innovator Award. This award targets physician-scientists who are dedicated to transforming their innovative ideas into medical advancements.

The award is designed to provide financial and developmental support to individuals working on promising discoveries that hold the potential to result in new medical therapies. Recipients will benefit from several unique offerings:

• - A guaranteed grant of $100,000.
• - Comprehensive drug and business development guidance from seasoned advisors at the Therapeutics Development Center.
• - An opportunity to compete for up to $300,000 in acceleration funds.
• - Potential investment funds that may reach up to $2 million.

Eligible candidates include physician-scientists affiliated with accredited academic medical institutions, research organizations, and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Applicants are required to hold a doctorate in medicine.

The selection process emphasizes several criteria, including innovation, creativity, and the anticipated clinical impact of the proposed research. A rigorous review process will be conducted by the Scientific Advisory Board of the Harrington Discovery Institute, with results to be announced in April 2026.

The deadline for the submission of a preliminary Letter of Intent is set for June 4, 2025. Selected applicants will then be invited to submit full applications, with a submission deadline of August 4, 2025.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit HarringtonDiscovery.org/Scholar-Innovators to learn more about the award and begin the application process.

This initiative exemplifies Harrington Discovery Institute's commitment to nurturing the next generation of physician-scientists, aiding them in their endeavor to innovate and ultimately enhance patient care through groundbreaking research. The award not only fosters advancements in medical science but also ensures that the intellectual property rights are retained by the awardees or their respective institutions.

Scientists dedicated to pioneering new ideas are urged to seize this opportunity to secure funding and professional guidance that can turn their visions into tangible realities. The Harrington Institute continues to lead the way in facilitating impactful medical research, making this award a significant opportunity for aspiring physician-scientists.