This program has been established to promote, nurture and amplify scientific discovery and innovation in Western New York and the region. The WNYBC Discovery and Innovation Award will support basic, translational, and/or clinical research projects that will improve health outcomes, health equity, and/or preventing complications of hemophilia and/or hemostatic or thrombotic disorders.
The program invites proposals from higher education institutions and non-profit organizations that have a history and track record of serving the community of bleeding and clotting disorders. There is no age requirement, however, applicants must have an MD, PhD or equivalent; clearly state they have both independent research projects and independent resources; and have preliminary results/and or publications from their independent laboratory.
Grant Application Details
Budget must not exceed $150,000/year, for up to three years. Up to two grants will be awarded annually.
APPLICATION DUE DATE: July 1, 2025
GRANT START DATE: January 1, 2026
PI must hold an MD/PhD (or equivalent) and demonstrate independent projects and resources, including preliminary data or peer-reviewed publications from their own lab .
Having an ongoing independent lab and track record is critical for credibility and readiness.
Projects must address hemophilia or related hemostatic/thrombotic disorders, such as joint disease, inhibitors, von Willebrand disease, women’s bleeding disorders, diagnostics, or novel therapeutics .
Emphasis is on improving health outcomes, health equity, and preventing complications—proposals aligning here are prioritized.
Priority is given to teams collaborating with a Hemophilia Treatment Center, and those that promote diversity in staffing or patient populations .
Regional or community partnerships are valued.
Projects need to include training opportunities for physician–scientists or biomedical researchers .
Mentorship depth and workforce development are important evaluative criteria.
Budget capped at $150K/year (3 years max) with ≤10% indirect costs and PI salary ≤5% effort .
Requests should clearly justify funds for salary, supplies, equipment, or technical assistance—not infrastructure or rent.
Applicants must commit to biannual progress reports, presentation at the RTI annual symposium, and acknowledgment of funding in all outputs .
Demonstrating capacity to meet deliverables (e.g., publications, conference presentations) is essential.
Success Factor | How to Integrate it |
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Independent Data & Productivity | Provide pilot data, papers, and lab overview showing capability. |
Mission-Alignment | Explicitly link aims to hemophilia/bleeding‑disorder outcomes and equity. |
Collaborative Network & Inclusion | Partner with a HTC, include diverse team members and populations. |
Training Plan | Include roles for trainees and define mentorship structure. |
Budget Clarity | Stick strictly to funding limits and permissible costs. |
Outcomes Orientation | Outline metrics, publication/presentation plans, and reporting readiness. |
✅ Final Advice
To boost your chances:
Show you're fully independent, productive, and capable of executing the work.
Align deeply with WNYBC’s research priorities and regional mission.
Add collaboration with local HTC and a clear diversity plan.
Embed training and mentorship within your project.
Respect budget constraints and cost categories.
Highlight outcomes reporting capacity and commitment to share findings.
applicants must have an MD, PhD or equivalent; clearly state they have both independent research projects and independent resources; and have preliminary results/and or publications from their independent laboratory.
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Western New York BloodCare
Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit
Address: 1010 Main St suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Jul 01, 2025
Jul 01, 2025
$150,000
Affiliation: Western New York BloodCare
Address: 1010 Main St suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14202
Website URL: https://wnybloodcare.org/discovery-and-innovation-award/
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