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PennCHOP Microbiome Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program

PennCHOP Microbiome Pilot and Feasibility Grant

Supports Penn faculty launching or expanding microbiome research through internal seed mechanisms at Penn Medicine.

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The PennCHOP Microbiome Program's Pilot and Feasibility Grant Programme awards up to seven grants annually to University of Pennsylvania faculty pursuing new microbiome research directions. Individual awards are capped at $40,000 per year, with competitive renewal available for a second year. Up to five grants are general microbiome pilots open to any qualifying Penn faculty member; one reserved s…

Human and animal microbiome research at any body site — gut, airway, skin. Composition and function of bacterial, fungal, archaeal, and viral communities. Translational and basic science equally eligible.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.13 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
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.—

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Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.research.chop.edu