Fixel Funding hub Funding Innovation. Accelerating Discovery.
This hub highlights the impact of past awardees and provides current opportunities for eligible researchers to apply for funding through active RFAs. To qualify for these opportunities, applicants must be official members of the Fixel Institute. By supporting innovation and collaboration within our institute, we continue to drive transformative progress in neurological science.
Why we fund research
At the Fixel Institute, research is more than discovery; it is how we improve patient care. Strategic internal funding allows researchers to pursue innovative ideas, generate preliminary data, strengthen collaborations and compete successfully for external funding.
By investing in promising investigators and transformative projects, the Fixel Institute accelerates scientific discoveries that improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases.
Fixel Funding opportunities
Pilot Awards & Bridge / Strategic gap funding
Research Project Funding
Launch, sustain, or extend your research with targeted project-based funding opportunities. Fixel supports pilot studies and bridge funding during critical gaps to help you drive innovation from idea to impact.
Includes:
Pilot Awards
Bridge & Strategic Gap Funding
People-Based Awards, Endowed positions & Labs, and Departmental staff support
People & Career Development
Invest in your career growth, mentorship, and leadership potential — and strengthen the teams that support Fixel’s mission. From people-based awards like the Catalyst to prestigious endowed faculty positions and lab leadership, this category also includes opportunities for departments to request funding for essential staff roles, such as nutritionists, social workers, and other key contributors.
Includes:
People-Based Awards (e.g., Catalyst Award)
Endowed Positions & Labs
Departmental Staff Support
General Funding Opportunities & Other mission-aligned discretionary requests
Mission-Based & Discretionary Support
Flexible funding opportunities that strengthen Fixel’s mission and values. Support for professional development, travel, conferences, trainee recognition, and other unique requests that advance the Institute’s mission beyond traditional research grants.
Includes:
General Funding Opportunities
Other mission-aligned discretionary requests
Apply for funding
The Fixel Institute invites UF researchers who are members to apply for targeted funding through our competitive RFA process. These opportunities are designed to support innovative projects that align with our mission in neurological research and care. Learn more about eligibility, timelines, and how to submit your application:
Ready to Apply for Research Funding?
Explore our open RFAs and learn how eligible Fixel members can submit proposals for funding. Find deadlines, requirements, and application links all in one place.