A new research opportunity is available for Texas Children’s investigators who are ready to turn bold ideas into action.
The Huber Accelerator Award will offer two seed funding grants of $100,000 to teams pursuing collaborative projects in Anoxic Brain Injury (ABI). Administered through the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, the award supports projects that generate preliminary data, accelerate discoveries and create momentum for larger grants.
Understanding the scope and impact of ABI highlights why innovative research is so urgent.
ABI occurs when the brain suddenly loses oxygen, which can result from premature birth, trauma, cardiac or respiratory arrest, drug overdose or environmental exposures. The effects are often devastating, but new approaches can lead to breakthroughs in understanding, prevention and treatment.
The Huber Award is an opportunity to push ABI research forward, build strong collaborations and test new ideas that can improve outcomes for patients and families. If you have an idea worth pursuing, now is the time to apply.
Selection Criteria
At least one principal investigator must be affiliated with the Duncan NRI, Texas Children’s Research Institute or Baylor College of Medicine. Collaborative proposals are encouraged, particularly projects that bring together teams across institutions within the Medical Center.
Proposals should focus on innovative approaches in ABI. Key areas for consideration include:
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Biological mechanisms of injury
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Prevention strategies and therapies to restore brain function
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Diagnostics and early detection of risk factors
How to Apply
Applications are due April 28 and must be submitted as a single PDF that includes the following:
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Specific aims and project description (1–3 pages, plus references)
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Half-page lay summary
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One-page NIH-format budget
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NIH bio sketches for all investigators
Submit materials to Barbara Cochran at barbara.cochran@bcm.edu. Please reach out to the same contact if you have any questions.
Huber has also launched a LinkedIn page for the Huber NeuroDiscovery Collaborative, sharing updates that highlight goals and showcase researchers’ important contributions. Click here to see the community in action and discover how your work contributes to the larger mission.