The Thrasher Research Fund remains open to a variety of pediatric medical research topics. Research projects with the potential to impact a large number of children as well as research projects that address severe problems affecting relatively few children will be considered. The Fund seeks to maintain a portfolio of grants with a balance of both domestic and international research.

Emphasis

The Fund supports clinical/translational pediatric research. Emphasis is placed on projects with potential findings that would be clinically applicable in a relatively short period of time for the prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of pediatric medical problems.

Research Sites

The Fund's priorities are reviewed regularly to ensure that the mission of improving the health of children worldwide is promoted through high-quality research. Historically, the Fund has supported both domestic and international research with a particular emphasis on the potential to benefit children.

What we do not fund

Research on human fetal tissue
Behavioral science research
Educational programs
General operating expenses
Construction or renovation of buildings or facilities
General donations
Loans, student aid, scholarships
Support of other funding organizations

Requests are rarely approved for purchase of major project-related equipment (greater than $4,000)

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