GrantS

Research Grants for the Next Generation of Researchers

Supporting academic research is at the heart of our mission at Labfront. That's why our grant program aims to provide up-and-coming researchers with the funding they need to complete valuable studies that help contribute to the advancement of society.

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Featured Grant

Mental Health Research Award

Despite mental health being a cornerstone of overall well-being, there's still so much we don't know. Labfront, teaming up with Garmin Health, is eager to support researchers studying these uncharted territories of the mind. Our combined goal is more than just research; it's about championing mental health, pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery, and striving to uplift the mental wellness of people everywhere.

Each awardee will be given:

5 x Garmin vívosmart® 5 fitness trackers (value $750)
1 x Labfront Advanced package (value $1000)
Total value: $1750
Selection Committee
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Dr. Andrew Ahn, MD
Labfront
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Dr. Azure Grant, PhD
Levels Health
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Dr. Leon Brudy
Garmin Health
anne quick
Anne Quick
Garmin Health

Eligibility

This award is open to all researchers (students included) researching or planning to research a topic in mental health using data from wearables.

Application requirements

  • Abstract of research study (Apx. 200 words)
  • Personal statement (Max. 200 words)
  • CV

Application dates

October 10, 2023 ~ November 21, 2023
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Not ready yet? Add to your calendar and apply later.

Mental Health Research Award

Despite mental health being a cornerstone of overall well-being, there's still so much we don't know. Labfront, teaming up with Garmin Health, is eager to support researchers studying these uncharted territories of the mind. Our combined goal is more than just research; it's about championing mental health, pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery, and striving to uplift the mental wellness of people everywhere.

Each awardee will be given:

5 x Garmin vívosmart® 5 fitness trackers (value $750)
1 x Labfront Advanced package (value $1000)
Total value: $1750
Selection Committee
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Dr. Andrew Ahn, MD
Labfront
azure grant
Dr. Azure Grant, PhD
Levels Health
leon brudy
Dr. Leon Brudy
Garmin Health
anne quick
Anne Quick
Garmin Health

Eligibility

This award is open to all researchers (students included) researching or planning to research a topic in mental health using data from wearables.

Application requirements

  • Abstract of research study (Apx. 200 words)
  • Personal statement (Max. 200 words)
  • CV

Application dates

October 10, 2023 ~ November 21, 2023
Apply Now
Not ready yet? Add to your calendar and apply later.

Our Grants

Ongoing

Women's Health Research Initiative

There is significant gender inequity in research, with women's health receiving less attention across the health research spectrum-- particularly when it comes to funding. We believe that this is a problem for all of us to try to solve, so we’re taking action with our commitment to support 100 total projects over the next 10 years. This opportunity is open to student researchers with studies focusing on women’s health.

100 awardees (10 per yr) will be given:

One-year access to Labfront Advanced plan
Award certificate
Total value: $1000

Application requirements

  • Personal statement (Max. 200 words)
  • Letter of support
  • Plan for using Labfront

Application dates

Ongoing
Applications will be reviewed ~ every 2 months.
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Ongoing

Student Research Grant

This grant welcomes undergraduate, graduate and PhD applicants from all research backgrounds interested in using wearable technology to collect objective, biomarker data in their research.

Each awardee will be given:

One-year access to Labfront Advanced plan
Award certificate
Total value: $1000

Application requirements

  • Personal statement (Max. 200 words)
  • Letter of support
  • Plan for using Labfront

Application dates

Ongoing
Applications will be reviewed ~ every two months.
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Sponsored Awards

Women's Health Research Award

The underfunding of women’s health research has led to significant gaps in our understanding of women's health. Garmin Health’s goal in sponsoring this award is to promote equity in healthcare, advance medical knowledge, and help improve the health outcomes of women.

The awardee will be given:

5 x Garmin Smartwatch devices (value $750)
1 x Labfront Advanced package (value $1000)
Total value: $1750
Selection Committee
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Dr. Andrew Ahn, MD
Labfront
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Dr. Azure Grant, PhD
Levels Health
leon brudy
Dr. Leon Brudy
Garmin Health
anne quick
Anne Quick
Garmin Health

Eligibility

This award is open to all researchers (students included) researching or planning to research a topic in women's health using data from wearables.

Application requirements

  • Abstract of research study (Apx. 500 words)
  • Personal statement (Max. 200 words)
  • CV

Application dates

March 8, 2023 - May 28, 2023
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Mid-Career Educator Award

The American Physiological Society (APS) Teaching of Physiology Section Mid-Career Educator Award, made possible by our partner the American Physiological Society, honors a mid-career member who demonstrates excellence in physiology education through the use of innovative teaching or mentorship activities.

The awardee will be given:

1 x Honorarium ($500)
1 x Labfront Advanced package (value $1000)
Award plaque
Complimentary ticket to the Teaching of Physiology Section banquet
Total value: $1500

Eligibility

Applicants must be a regular or affiliate APS member in good standing and be affiliated with the APS Teaching of Physiology Section. Applicants must have at least five years of teaching experience.

Application requirements

  • Statement on teaching methods and future goals
  • CV

Application deadline

January (Annually)
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Teaching of Physiology Section Labfront Mid-Career Educator Award

Our commitment to scientific innovation and education motivated us to sponsor an award with our partner, The American Physiological Society. The APS Teaching of Physiology Section Labfront Mid-Career Educator Award recognizes a mid-career member who demonstrates excellence in physiology education through the use of innovative teaching or mentorship activities.

The award includes a $500 honorarium, an award plaque and one-year access to a Labfront Advanced account.

Upcoming

Get Notified About Future Grant Opportunities

We hope to continue adding more grants to support researchers. Be the first to know when a new grant opens up.

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Past Grants and Awards

Summer 2024

Sleep Research Grant with Garmin Actigraphy

This grant supports researchers dedicated to uncovering the critical role of sleep in health and well-being using Garmin actigraphy. Each awardee received a free Labfront Advanced account, a Labfront actigraphy analytics package, and five Garmin vívosmart®5 devices.

The winning projects investigate how sleep affects health across different life stages, from reducing harm from late-night media use to understanding sleep’s impact on stress, child development, and metabolic health.

Spring 2024

Women's Cardiac Health Research Grant

This grant supports research into the overlooked issue of gender disparities in heart disease treatment and diagnosis. Each awardee received a free Labfront Advanced account and five Movesense sensors.

The awardees present a range of impactful studies, including the use of wearable tech and CBT for treating stress and hypertension, examining cardiovascular control and activity in women with Parkinson's, the impact of menstrual cycles on female athletes' wellbeing, and the correlation between physical activity, chronotypes, and HRV during menopause.

Winter 2023

Mental Health Research Grant

This grant honors innovative research in mental health using wearables. Each awardee received a free Labfront Advanced account and five vívosmart®5 devices.

This year's winners present diverse projects, including the impact of physical activity on depression, wearable-based mental health assessment in healthcare workers, the psychological effects of family trauma, personalizing mental wellness through tech, and monitoring mental health in patients after medical procedures.

Visit Labfront's blog to learn more.

Summer 2023

Women's Health Research Award

Sponsored by Garmin Health, five researchers worldwide were each awarded with a free Labfront Advanced account and five vívosmart®5 devices.

We are pleased to assist these scientists' studies on a variety of female health conditions, including menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, nursing, heart disease, and metabolic disorders.

Visit Garmin's news page to learn more.

Spring 2023

APS Mid-Career Educator Award

The American Physiological Society (APS) Teaching of Physiology Section Mid-Career Educator Award, made possible by our partner the American Physiological Society, honors a mid-career member who demonstrates excellence in physiology education through the use of innovative teaching or mentorship activities.

Awardee Cynthia J. Metz, Ph.D was given a $500 honorarium, Labfront Advanced plan and an award plaque.

Winter / Spring 2023

Graduate Student Research Grant

PhD candidate Julia Gervasio at Toronto Metropolitan University was awarded our graduate research grant for her pioneering study on Bulimia Nervosa (BN).

With the support of a $250 honorarium, free Labfront Advanced account and 5 vívosmart®5 devices, she aims to shed light on potential intervention strategies to augment current treatments for BN.

Fall 2022

Undergraduate Research Grant

We were thrilled to award a diverse group of undergraduate students with this grant.

Congratulations to Megan Chen and Thinh Huynh for their winning submissions, and to all the other applicants awarded a Garmin device and free access to our Labfront platform.

We're proud to support these young and ambitious students and can't wait to see the impact of their research.

Summer 2022

Student Research Grant

Each of the three summer research grantees received $1000, 10 Garmin wearables and a Labfront Advanced account.

Read more to learn about their unique research projects, and how they will utilize physiological data in their valuable contributions to the research community!

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Frequently Asked Questions

We're here to help answer any questions you have about our grant initiatives. You can visit our Help Center for more resources, or email us at hello@labfront.com.

Do you offer any privacy and security information for IRBs?
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Yes, we sure do and we've passed all IRBs since we've been active. You can find our supporting documentation for IRB in this article.

Who owns the physiological data collected from participants?
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You own your data and we do not access it. Our privacy and security policies are very strict (including not accessing your project data), these standard policies are usually enough to support grant applications, but we can provide additional guidance or information if needed.

What is included in the Advanced plan?
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The Advanced plan gives you access to our full range of metrics, including high-resolution data, with no caps on data quantity.  Remotely collect wearable, survey and event tracking data from your participants. All participant data is neatly organized and exported into CSV files. *Analytics services are not included but can be added on for an additional fee.

Do applicants need to be enrolled in a U.S. institution?
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No, applicants can be from anywhere in the world.

Can an advisor submit an application on a student's behalf?
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The grants are designed to be run by a student with the help of an advisor/professor. They should submit the grant themselves but one of our criteria is a strong letter of recommendation.

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Dr. Gloria Yeh, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
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“The Labfront team was extremely responsive to our requests and made every effort to accommodate our unique needs.”
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"Labfront's analysts understood our needs as researchers and saved us weeks of work when they prepared our datasets for analysis."
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Bryan Edwards, Professor, Joe Synar Chair
Management Department, Oklahoma State University
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“The physiological data really helped provide deeper insights.  We recommend Labfront and will definitely be using it again!”
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Professor of Business, Clemson University
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