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Lab1636 — Harvard–Deerfield R&D Alliance

Lab1636 — Harvard–Deerfield R&D Alliance

Supports collaboration between Harvard and Deerfield to advance novel therapeutic discoveries toward clinical validation for patient impact.

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Lab1636 is a major strategic translational research alliance between Harvard University and Deerfield Management, a healthcare-focused investment firm, established to catalyze the development of novel therapeutics and rapidly drive Harvard biomedical innovations toward clinical validation. Deerfield Management committed $100 million to establish the alliance, making Lab1636 one of the largest indu

Drug discovery and development of novel therapeutics for biomedical conditions, targeting clinical validation through the $100M Harvard–Deerfield translational research alliance.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$100M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: otd.harvard.edu