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Opportunity: Breakthrough Science Initiative Prize 2026

Sponsor: Ono Pharma Foundation

Amount: Up to $3000,000/year

  • Ono Pharma will provide up to an additional 15% ($45,000) per year of funding to be used for indirect costs, bringing the total amount of funding to $1,035,000.

Project timeline: Up to three years

Internal deadline: 01/04/2026

Description:

The Ono Initiative seeks to support scientist PIs in identifying and developing innovative research proposals and results that could lead to the development of breakthrough treatment solutions for patients.

Harvard University, as a single institution, is limited to submitting two nominees for consideration of the Ono Pharma Breakthrough Initiative Award. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating an internal application and nominee selection process for eligible applicants

NOTE: For the 2026 application cycle, Ono Pharma views Harvard Medical School as a separate institution within Harvard. Applicants who hold a primary appointment at HMS must internally apply through the process facilitated by HMS. 

For more information and to apply, please click here, https://btly.communityforce.com/4oK1xsE