Sponsor
The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation
Summary
The mission of The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation (“Foundation”) is to advance knowledge in the life sciences by sponsoring scientific research that will benefit mankind. Basic scientific research, with potential translational application, is central to this goal, and fundamental to our operating principles. Examples of current research areas supported include immunology, microbiome, structural biology, cellular physiology, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, microbiology and infectious diseases, stem cell biology, and neuroscience. The Foundation does not support research conducted in human subjects and will not fund requests for clinical trials or drug discovery.
Award
$700,000 for three (3) years.
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline
Three (3) Letters of Intent (LOI) per institution per grant cycle.
Notice of Interest Process
If interested in this submission, please complete the Notice of Interest (NOI) form by 4 PM on April 22, 2026. Only proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program.
**If necessary, a further white paper round may be required**
Key Submission Dates
- April 22, 2026 by 4 pm – Notice of Interest due
- May 5, 2026 – White paper due (if needed)
- May 17, 2026 – Anticipated date applicants will be notified of approval
- May 26, 2026 – PI must submit Proposal Intake Form to OSP Pre-Award
- July 17, 2026 – Institution Nominations and Portal Registration due to Mathers Foundation
- July 17, 2026 – Draft budget and budget narrative due to OSP
- July 24, 2026 – LOI documents due to OSP
- July 31, 2026 – LOI due to Mathers Foundation
- September 11, 2026 – All final proposal documents due to OSP
- September 18, 2026 – Full proposal due to Mathers Foundation
Important Notes on Sponsor Requirements
Only one application per investigator per cycle is allowed.
Please send all inquiries for Limited Submission opportunities to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu