On a rolling basis, FAF will award grants to the researcher or team of researchers who demonstrate the most innovative approach to identifying what causes food allergies or an improved treatment. 

Proposals will be reviewed by FAF’s Scientific Advisory Board and scored on the NIH scoring scale (1-9). Innovation and collaboration (across disciplines and/or institutions) will be prioritized in the scoring process. The top scoring candidates based on the letter of intent and CV will be notified and requested to submit more detailed proposals. 

• Proposals will be reviewed and scored based on innovation and collaboration (across disciplines and/or institutions).
• The letter of intent is limited to two pages outlining the approach and rationale involved in the studies. A third page identifying the team involved is also required. 
• An estimate of the potential budget is also requested. Overall budgets should be appropriate for the scope of work proposed.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) or NIH biosketch for key personnel must be included with the RFP submission.
• The top scoring proposals will be requested to submit a 10-page proposal with a fully documented budget and evidence of institutional approval.
• Grants will be reviewed by the Food Allergy Fund’s Scientific Advisory Board. 
• This RFP is open to academic investigators, university spinouts, and early-stage companies.