As seen in the 23 December issue of Science:

HFSP

HFSP supports international and preferably intercontinental
collaborations in basic life science research. Applications
are invited for grants to support innovative and
interdisciplinary approaches to understanding complex
mechanisms of living organisms. Applicants are expected
to develop novel lines of research distinct from their
ongoing research. Preliminary results are not required.

Program Grants are for independent scientists at all stages
of their careers while Young Investigators' Grants are for
teams of scientists who are all within 5 years of establishing
an independent laboratory and within 10 years of obtaining
their PhDs. Both provide 3 years support for 2 - 4 member
teams, with not more than one member from any one country,
unless critical for the innovative nature of the project.

Awards are dependent upon team size and successful
teams will receive up to $450,000 per year. The principal
applicant must be located in one of the HFSP member
countries but co-investigators may be located in any country.

For further information see the HFSP web site
(www.hfsp.org). Teams must register via the web
site by March 21st 2012 so as to submit a letter
of intent online by the March 28th 2012 deadline.