We are currently accepting applications for the UCSF Sandler Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research (PBBR) & UCSF EaRTH Center co-funded Postdoctoral Independent Research Grant!
Project Award Amount: $15,000
Application deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. PDT
PBBR is currently accepting applications for their Postdocotral Independent Research Grant RFA external site (opens in a new window) . For the joint PBBR & EaRTH award, please see both the RFA external site (opens in a new window) and specific details related to the environmental health component here.
Hilary Ong, MD
Systematic Review of Direct Patient Health Impacts from Healthcare Plastic Exposure
Mentor: Arianne Teherani, PhD
Kimberly Badal, PhD
A pilot study of non-targeted chemical screening analysis in archived blood samples from participants in the Athena Breast Health Network
Mentor: Peggy Reynolds, PhD, MPH, MA
Susan Shen, MD, PhD
Combinatorial effects of smoking-related toxicants and antipsychotics on cellular health
Mentor: Lani Wu, PhD
Ethan Brown, MD
Risk of Parkinson’s disease after early life and developmental toxicant exposure
Mentor: Caroline M. Tanner, MD, PhD
Nadia Diamond-Smith, PhD, MSc
The association between extreme weather events and low birth weight in Nepal
Mentor: Marya Zlatnik, MD, MMS
Robin Cooper, MD
Mental Health and Changing Climate: An Educational, Outreach Project for Prevention and Advocacy
Mentor: Lisa Fortuna, MD
The application period for these awards are currently closed.
Types of Mentored Awards when offered:
Mentored Scientist Award, Mentored Clinician Award
Project Awards Amount $15,000, 1 year project period.
Questions? Please contact Dr. Diana Laird, Pilot Project Program Director via email.