About the PBL Assay Science Reagent Research Grant
The PBL Assay Science Reagent Research Grant supports scientific studies that advance understanding of interferon (IFN) biology, including the signaling pathways, regulatory mechanisms, and disease contexts in which interferons play critical roles. The program is designed to foster foundational and translational research that clarifies how IFN responses protect host tissues, how they become dysregulated in disease, and how this knowledge can inform improved therapeutic strategies.
Terms and Conditions
By submitting your application, you agree to these terms on behalf of yourself and your institution. "You" refers to the applicant or their institution, as applicable. "We", "Us", or "Our" refers to PBL Assay Science and its employees. Please do not submit the application if you do not agree to these terms.
Eligibility
This grant opportunity is open to scientists currently conducting basic, translational, or preclinical research within a legally registered research institution located in the United States.
Medical doctors subject to the Physicians Payments Sunshine Act, current or former PBL Assay Science employees, and their immediate family members are not eligible. We reserve the right to reject applications for any reasons. No purchase of PBL products or services is necessary to apply.
Grant Applications
- Download the Application Form here. The application must be completed in English.
- Applications must be submitted via email to grant@pblassaysci.com by March 31, 2026. (To avoid a potential email delivery issue, please use your institutional email account.)
- Each individual is permitted to submit up to two applications.
- Applicants must be able to accept free-of-charge reagents on behalf of their institution.
Judging Criteria
Applications will be anonymized and evaluated by a panel of PBL Assay Science scientists based on:
- Innovation - Does the proposed research deepen understanding of cytokine biology?
- Impact - What potential does the research have to advance cytokine research and or therapeutic applications?
- Workflow Integration - How effectively will the project utilize PBL Assay Science reagents (proteins, antibodies, ELISA kits)?
AI tools may be used to assist in preliminary screening based on these criteria.
Grant Award
One winner will receive $10,000 in credit for PBL Assay Science products.
- All credit must be redeemed by 12/31/2026.
- Shipping costs will be included as part of the $10,000 credit total.
- Custom products and formulations are not eligible.
- The winner will be notified by email and/or phone by April 15, 2026.
Ownership of Research Data
All research findings, data and intellectual property generated using the grant award will remain the sole property of the winner and their institution. PBL Assay Science does not claim ownership of any research outcome.
Promotional Activities
The winner agrees to participate in reasonable promotional activities for up the 9 months following award notification. These may include:
- Providing a photo of you or your research team, and a quote, for use in PBL Assay Science announcements.
- Assisting in the preparation of a case study.
- Participating in webinars or testimonials.
- Being featured in PBL Assay Science marketing communications.
Except as noted above, the winner's personal information will never be sold or shared with third parties.