E.W. "Al" Thrasher Awards

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  • Agency:
    Thrasher Research Fund

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), KNUST, invites eligible researchers to apply for funding under the E.W. "Al" Thrasher Awards programme.

The programme, funded by the Thrasher Research Fund, supports projects that are transforming pediatric clinical care. Each award encourages novel approaches to challenges within pediatrics and is open to applications on any pediatric disease or topic, both within and outside the United States.

Application Deadline
Spring Cycle Concept Submission Deadline: 14 July 2026, Noon Mountain Time

General Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Propose a project with a clear focus on advancing pediatric clinical care

  • Demonstrate potential for innovative solutions to pediatric health challenges

  • Be able to manage the proposed research project and meet reporting requirements

Career Stage Eligibility:

  • Early Career / Emerging in Field

  • Mid-Career to Established Researchers

Project Focus

Projects may focus on:

  • Clinical Medicine

  • Maternal Health

  • Medical Effectiveness & Patient Outcomes

  • Paediatrics

  • Preventive Medicine

  • Surgery & Intensive Care

General Exclusions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Projects without a clear pediatric focus

  • Purely theoretical or descriptive studies with no clinical application

Award Information

  • Award Type: Institutional, Program or Curriculum Development, Research Project Grants & Innovation

  • Maximum Award Amount: USD 600,000

Important Notes

  • Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline

  • Only one application per funding cycle is permitted per applicant

  • Awardees must provide progress reports and final reports as required by the Thrasher Research Fund

Apply here: Thrasher E.W. "Al" Thrasher Awards

Interested KNUST researchers are encouraged to contact the Office of Grants and Research for institutional guidance prior to submission.