General Scientific Research Grants

Steps In the Application Process:

1. Submit a Letter of Inquiry. (NOT required from organizations which have submitted an application to the Trust within the last five years.)
2. Receive your application letter from the Trust (NOT applicable for organizations which have submitted an application to the Trust within the last five.)
3. Download application form from our website, cannot be submitted electronically.
4. Complete the application form using MS Word.
5. Print and mail the completed form and attachments to The Murdock Trust. There are no deadlines for submission, mail the form whenever you are ready.

Begin the Application Process with a Letter of Inquiry

Organizations which have not applied recently should begin their application process by sending a Letter of Inquiry for Scientific Research. A Letter of Inquiry is an essential first step in the General Scientific Research Grant application process. A clearly written Letter of Inquiry will save time for you and will help us understand how well your proposed project may fit with areas of Trust interest. Learn more about writing your Letter of Inquiry.

If you have questions about your Letter of Inquiry for Scientific Research, contact Murdock Trust by email or call 360.694.8415.

Completing the Application Process

If your proposed project appears to be eligible for Trust consideration, we will send you a letter encouraging an application. Complete the form and remit the printed copies of the completed forms.

There are no deadlines for submission of proposals to the Trust, but it will normally take six to nine months for the proposals to be processed, evaluated, and final action taken.