Industry Research Funding Opportunities

This page is dedicated to industry-related funds that may be available to UCLA researchers. Please see below for the deadlines, fund amounts and details.

Year Round

AMGEN - Ongoing - Award Amount Varies
Summary

In support of our mission, the Amgen Foundation seeks to improve access and advance excellence in science education to inspire the next generation of innovators, as well as invest in strengthening communities where Amgen staff members live and work. We support a broad variety of organizations whose philosophies, objectives, and approaches align with the Foundation's mission and strategic goals.

Each year, the Foundation awards grants to local, regional, and international nonprofit organizations whose programs are replicable, scalable and designed to have a lasting and meaningful effect in Amgen communities. These grants reflect Amgen's dedication to impacting lives in inspiring and innovative ways.

FundingVaries
ThemesBone, cardiovascular, inflammation, hematology/oncology, neurology, nephrology, rare disease
DeadlineRolling
Contactinfo@tdg.ucla.edu (will be forwarded to appropriate RIA Officer/BDO
 AMGEN Grants
Boston Scientific - Ongoing - Amount Award Varies
Summary

Boston Scientific is committed to generating and supporting research that furthers the understanding of diseases and their treatment with the ultimate goal of transforming patients’ lives.

This global ISR grant program is open to qualified researchers who are interested in conducting research that addresses evidence gaps and unmet needs that are of interest to Boston Scientific and the medical community.  This program is designed to support independent research initiated and conducted by investigators or institutions external to Boston Scientific as the study sponsor.

FundingVaries
ThemesEndoscopy, interventional cardiology/structural heart, interventional oncology & embolization, neuromodulation, peripheral interventions – vascular and arterial, rhythm & electrophysiology, urology
DeadlineRolling
Contactinfo@tdg.ucla.edu (will be forwarded to appropriate RIA Officer/BDO
 BSC ISR Program
Johnson & Johnson Medtech - Ongoing - Award Amount Varies
SummaryInvestigator Initiated Study (IIS) grant requests. The company supports unique, non-duplicative, independent clinical research studies of scientific and business merit with grants providing either funding and/or product(s). Submissions will only be accepted from study personnel. 
FundingVaries
ThemesBariatric, stroke, cardiology, ortho, vision and more please visit site for full list
DeadlineOngoing
Contactinfo@tdg.ucla.edu (will be forwarded to appropriate RIA Officer/BDO
 J&J Medtech IIS Grants
Merck ISP - Ongoing - Award Amount Varies
SummaryThe company Investigator Studies Program (MISP) aims to advance science and improve patient care by supporting, through the provision of drug/vaccine and/or total/partial funding, high-quality research that is initiated, designed, implemented, and sponsored by external investigators. Results will be generated and properly disseminated in peer-reviewed publications.
FundingVaries
ThemesOncology, ID/vaccines, general and specialty medicine (cardiolog, immunology, neuroscience, obesity, etc.
DeadlineRolling
Contactinfo@tdg.ucla.edu (will be forwarded to appropriate RIA Officer/BDO
 MISP Program
Pfizer - Ongoing - Award Amount Varies
Summary

Pfizer supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies.

Pfizer’s competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a specific area of interest and sets timelines for review and approval. Organizations are invited to submit an application addressing the specific gaps in research, practice or care as outlined in the specific RFP. The grant requester (and ultimately the grantee) is responsible for the design, implementation, sponsorship, and conduct of the independent initiative supported by the grant, including compliance with any regulatory requirements.

FundingVaries
ThemesMultiple therapeutic areas (oncology, vaccines, inflammation, rare disease, etc)
DeadlineRolling
Contactinfo@tdg.ucla.edu (will be forwarded to appropriate RIA Officer/BDO
 Pfizer Grants
Samsung LEAP-U - Ongoing - Award Amount Varies
SummaryLEAP‑U—short for "Leveraging Entrepreneurship to Accelerate Partnerships with Universities"—is an incubation initiative by Samsung Research America (SRA) focused on advancing later-stage university research toward commercialization.
FundingSubmit a budget. Acceptable personnel costs may include salaries for professor, faculty researchers, and postdocs, as well as stipends related to graduate or undergraduate student participation in the project.
ThemeMedical Technology and Robotics
DeadlineOngoing
Contactinfo@tdg.ucla.edu
 SAMSUNG LEAP-U

September

Sony Research Award Program - 9/15 - Up to $150K
SummaryAs part of one of the world's most innovative and recognizable brands, we are committed to support university research and innovation in the U.S., Canada, India, and select European countries, while also fostering partnerships with university faculty and researchers. The Sony Research Award Program provides funding for cutting-edge academic research and helps build a collaborative relationship between faculty and Sony researchers. With awards up to $150,000 USD* per year for each accepted proposal, both the Faculty Innovation Award and Focused Research Award create new opportunities for university faculties and research institutions to engage in pioneering research that could drive new technologies, industries and the future.
FundingUp to $150K
ThemesInformation Technology, Entertainment Technology, Device Technology
Deadline11:59pm PDT September 15, 2025
Contactinfo@tdg.ucla.edu
 SONY RESEARCH AWARD PROGRAM
Microsoft AI Economy Institute (AIEI) Program - 9/29 - $75K
SummaryThe Microsoft AI Economy Institute (AIEI) invites proposals for its second global research call, focused on shaping the future of work, learning, and opportunity in the age of generative AI. AIEI supports the intentional and inclusive diffusion of AI, informed by rigorous research and scholarly discourse. The program seeks to accelerate understanding of how GenAI is transforming productivity, labor markets, and workforce development. It emphasizes identifying drivers and barriers to GenAI adoption and providing actionable insights for policymakers, educators, employers, and workers. Research themes include the impact of AI on entry-level jobs, K-12 teaching, and opportunities for community, technical, and vocational colleges.
Funding$75,000
ThemesArtificial Intelligence
DeadlineSeptember 29, 2025, 5PM Pacific Time
Contactinfo@tdg.ucla.edu (will be forwarded to appropriate RIA Officer/BDO
 Microsoft AI Economy Institute Program