Notice of Funding Availability

Early-Stage Pediatric Research Initiative

Gardner Capital Research Fund

Program Overview

Gardner Capital announces the availability of funding for early-stage, investigational research in pediatric medicine and healthcare. This program aims to support innovative research projects that have the potential to develop into larger, long-term research initiatives. We hope to support:

Early-career researchers with groundbreaking ideas
Innovative startup-style research teams
Investigators working outside traditional research frameworks
Passionate innovators ready to challenge existing medical paradigms

Please see our Private Investment in Pediatric Research and Medicine whitepaper for more information on the landscape of private investment and our philosophy for doing so.

Funding Tiers

Start-Up Grants: $50,000
Development Grants: $75,000
Innovation Grants: $100,000
Special Initiative Grants: Amount determined based on project scope

Focus Areas

- General pediatric medicine and research
- Novel therapeutic approaches
- Diagnostic innovation
- Clinical care improvement
- Preventative medicine
- Rare pediatric conditions
- Healthcare delivery optimization

Eligibility Requirements

- Principal investigators must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent
- Early-career researchers are encouraged to apply
- Must be affiliated with an accredited research institution or healthcare facility
- Previous research experience in pediatrics preferred
- Independent researchers with innovative approaches will be considered

Project Requirements

1. Research must focus on pediatric applications
2. Timeline: 12-24 months
3. Clear pathway to expanded research potential
4. Defined metrics for success
5. Potential for broader impact in pediatric medicine

Application

If your initial application is accepted, please be prepared with the following information:

1. Initial Proposal:

- Project Summary
- Research Objectives
- Methodology Overview
- Expected Outcomes
- Budget Outline
- Team Qualifications

2. Supporting Documentation

- CV of principal investigator
- Institution Letter of Support
- Relevant Preliminary Data (if available)
- Budget Justification
- Timeline with Milestones

Reporting Requirements

- Quarterly Progress Reports
- Annual Financial Reports
- Final Project Report
- Publication/Presentation Plans
- Future Funding Strategy

Contact Information

For questions regarding this funding opportunity

Submission Instructions

Please submit all materials to

Please see our Private Investment in Pediatric Research and Medicine whitepaper.

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Initial Funding Application

Principal Investigator Name(Required)

First Last

Title/Position(Required)

Institution(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Project Details

Project Title(Required)

Funding Tier Requested (select one)

Special Initiative Grant Amount

Project Summary (200 word maximum)(Required)

Research Team (List key personnel only)(Required)

Name

Role

Research Details and Impact

Research Objectives (3-4 bullet points)(Required)

Methodology Summary (250 words maximum)(Required)

Innovation and Impact (200 words maximum)

Timeline (key milestones only)(Required)

Quarter

Milestone

Future Potential (300 words maximum): Describe how this research could develop into a larger project:(Required)

File

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Required Attachments(Required)

Please select that you have attached each item

CV of applicant and relevant parties

Institution Letter of Support

Required Attachments

Certifications I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete

PI Signature

Date

Signature

Date

Gardner Capital reserves the right to modify or withdraw this notice of funding availability at any time. All funding decisions are final. Multiple submissions are permitted, but only one active grant per principal investigator will be funded at a time.