BRDC Research
Opportunities
BRDC does not award research grants as do federal and state funding organizations. Instead, we enter into research contracts that are similar to those funded by most private-sector companies.
Prior to funding a research project at a university, BRDC enters into a general agreement with the university—stipulating the terms and conditions under which BRDC will work with the university and its faculty.
BRDC has entered into many such agreements with universities, and we are always looking for opportunities to forge new partnerships.
BRDC Funding
BRDC funds projects in animal sciences, plant sciences, biocatalysis, and materials sciences.
These projects range in length from one to three years, of which eighty percent are considered long-term. The remainder are considered short-term and can be transferred to the marketplace within a shorter period of time.
BRDC One-Year Feasibility Studies
These one-year studies are designed for scientists who have an innovative idea and need funding for preliminary work. The budget for a Feasibility Study cannot exceed $60,000 (including indirect costs)—and no more than ten percent of these funds can be used for equipment.
Approximately thirty percent of BRDC research funds are used for Feasibility Studies.
BRDC Funding For Three-Year Studies
Scientists seeking funding for three-year studies are required to submit preproposals for evaluation by the BRDC Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Based on these evaluations, BRDC will then request full proposals. (Scientists submitting full proposals use Public Health Service Form 398.)
If you would like more information regarding our one-year Feasibility Studies—or to receive a preproposal for a BRDC Three-Year Study—simply CLICK HERE.
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