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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 Award

Our Grants

Winter 2022/2023

Graduate Research Grant

With the support of Garmin Health, we're happy to offer this grant to graduate and PhD students from any sector in academia open to using wearable technology to collect objective, biomarker data in their research.

The awardee will be given:

5 x Garmin Smartwatch devices (value $750)
1 x Labfront Advanced package (value $1000)
1 x Honorarium ($250)
Total value: $2000

Application requirements

  • Abstract of research study (Apx. 300 words)
  • Personal statement (Max. 200 words)
  • Letter of support
  • CV

Application dates

December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
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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 of any background conducting research focusing on women’s health.

100 awardees (10 per yr) will be given:

1 x Labfront Advanced package (value $1000)
Total value: $1000

Application requirements

  • Personal statement (Max. 200 words)

Application dates

July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2032 (ongoing)
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Fall 2023

Undergraduate Research Grant

One sector in academia severely underfunded is the undergraduate research community. In order to help counter that, we’ve opened a category of grants reserved just for undergrads, welcoming applicants from all research backgrounds interested in collecting physiological data.

The awardee will be given:

5 x Garmin Smartwatch devices (value $750)
1 x Labfront Advanced package (value $1000)
1 x Honorarium ($250)
Total value: $2000

Application requirements

  • Abstract of research study (Apx. 300 words)
  • Personal statement (Max. 200 words)
  • Letter of support
  • CV

Application dates

This is an annual grant. Dates will be announced in summer 2023.
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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
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Dr. Leon Brudy
Garmin Health
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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
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 dates

This is an annual award. Dates will be announced later in 2023.
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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 young researchers. Be the first to know when a new grant opens up.

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Past Awards

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.

What does Labfront do with the data collected from students' submissions?
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The research findings and publications all belong strictly to the grantee.  All of the data collected (self-reported and physiological) belongs to the grantee. We do not access or own this anonymized data at any point before, during, or after the study. You can view the full terms and conditions here

What is included with the Advanced plan?
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The Advanced plan gives you access to our full range of metrics with no caps on data quantity.  Remotely collect wearable, survey and event tracking data from up to 50 participants. All participant data is neatly organized and exported into CSV files. *Analytics reports are not included*

What type of Garmin smartwatch is being offered?
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For the fall and winter grants, awardees will receive 5 Garmin Vivosmart 4 devices.

Will the students be able to put Labfront in their IRBs?
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Yes! We’ve passed all our IRBs in the two years we’ve been active. We have support documentation here and we can offer additional support if necessary.

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.

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

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Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
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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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Dr. Kristin Scott, PhD
Professor of Business, Clemson University
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