Applications Open for Emerging Leader Award (United States)

The Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Emerging Leader Award (ELA) is designed to catalyze groundbreaking scientific research in Lyme and tick-borne diseases. Each selected project receives a $150,000 grant aimed at fostering innovative diagnostics, therapies, and other critical solutions. The 2027 application deadline is 1 February 2027. The Emerging Leader Award seeks to support pioneering projects that provide transformative insights into Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. The program invites applications from both established and new researchers entering the field with novel concepts, especially those focusing on diagnostics and therapeutics. The ELA is crucial for advancing scientific understanding and treatment of Lyme and tick-borne diseases, which have significant impacts on public health. By supporting emerging leaders in the field, the program aims to foster innovative solutions and fill critical research gaps. Who can apply for the Emerging Leader Award? Researchers at the postdoctoral level through associate professor level, or their private-sector equivalents, based in the United States. What is the deadline for applications? Applications must be submitted by 1 February 2027. How much funding is available per project? Each selected project will receive up to $150,000. What types of projects are eligible? Projects must propose new diagnostics, therapies, or significant insights into Lyme disease or other tick-borne pathogens. How will the awards be announced? Awards will be announced at the LymeAid event in May 2027. Eligible researchers should thoroughly review the official guidelines and prepare a comprehensive application demonstrating their project’s potential impact. For detailed application instructions and criteria, please contact the Bay Area Lyme Foundation directly.