Up to $150K for 3y (no indirects) to support early-career investigators pursuing research focused on basic science mechanisms of pain. Proposed research projects should be directed toward investigating the molecular biology of pain and/or basic science topics related to developing new analgesics for managing pain. Applicants must be within three years of the start date of a tenure-track position or equivalent at an institution in the US or Canada and have independent laboratory space at their institution.

Application deadline: December 9, 2026.

The remaining two letters of support, not included in the application, must be received by 11:59 PM ET on December 16, 2026.