The University Bear Cub Fund is soliciting grant applications from University researchers who want to move inventions from their laboratories toward commercialization. The Bear Cub Fund was established in 2002 and is administered through the University's research office. Approximately $200,000 in grant funds will be allocated to Washington University scientists each year.

After a two-year gap in funding, the University has re-established the Bear Cub Fund grant program through the Office of Technology Management (OTM). The fund supports innovative translational research not normally backed by federal grants. Any Washington University faculty member, post-doctoral fellow, graduate student or employee may apply.

Individual grants of $20,000-$50,000 will be awarded in the spring. Grant applications are due March 15.
For more information about the grants, visit http://otm.wustl.edu/bearcubfund/index.asp

Deadlines: March 15, 2008 and September 15, 2008. For an application, click here.