New BD Biosciences Research Grant Program in Europe

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BD Biosciences immunology research grants provide vital funding to scientists pursuing innovative ideas that advance the scientific understanding of disease.

A total of $140,000 worth of BD Biosciences research reagents are awarded annually to 14 scientists. Through the grant program, BD Biosciences works to support innovation in research and development, helping to define the next generation of scientific breakthroughs.


How to Apply

The application process is simple. Just write an abstract (850 words maximum), review and accept the program terms and conditions, complete the online application, and submit.

Important Dates


Spring 2012 Award Cycle

  • Applications accepted beginning: December 3, 2011
  • Application deadline: March 5, 2012.
  • Winners announced: May 24, 2012

Fall 2012 Award Cycle

  • Applications accepted beginning: May 6, 2012
  • Application deadline: August 31, 2012
  • Winners announced: December 15, 2012

Application Guidelines

We welcome your most innovative ideas and encourage you to submit abstracts within evolving research areas that include:

  • Multicolor flow cytometry
  • Cell signaling
  • Cancer research
  • Immune function
  • Infectious diseases
  • Neuroscience research

Applications will be judged by a panel of distinguished scientists from academic and other research institutions. Awards will be based on the application's creativity, content, and innovation, including how the applicant proposes to use BD Biosciences reagents to further his or her research study's goals. Read Abstract Submission Best Practices.

Before receiving awards, winners must sign a contract confirming eligibility and agreeing to abide by the rules of the grant program.*

*Program currently open to scientists and research labs in the US, in the Member States of the European Union and in Andorra, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, and Vatican City State.


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