Formal Program Grants in Science

The Trust has five formal grants programs in the sciences. Procedures vary for applying to one or another of the formal program grants.

Formal Programs with an application process are:

Murdock College Research Program for the Life Sciences

Deadline: October 1, there is one proposal cycle per completed application.
Awards Announced: Late March
To find out more: Read the Guidelines for Life Sciences Grants and Required Attachments.

Partners in Science Program

Deadline: December 1, there is one proposal cycle per completed application.
Awards Announced: Late March
To find out more: Read the Guidelines for Partners in Science Program and Required Attachments.

Research Start-up Grants for New Science Faculty

Deadline: August 1, there is one proposal cycle per completed application.
Awards Announced: Late November.
To find out more: Read the Guidelines for Research Startup Grants and Required Attachments.

Any potential applicant or organization interested in these programs should contact Murdock Trust by email or call 360.694.8415, before serious consideration is given to making an application.

Formal Programs which are restricted:

Application forms and guidelines are not available for for the following restricted programs:

• Murdock College Science Research Program
• Exceptional Opportunity Grants Program Murdock College Science

For more information about how to apply for these two formal grant programs contact Murdock Trust by email or call 360.694.8415.