Got an offbeat idea that traditional sponsors have told you is too risky, or too far afield from the current research approach? Great news! Your idea may be exactly what the W. M. Keck Foundation is looking to fund.

Keck seeks bold risky ideas that differ substantially from prevailing methods to generate far-reaching benefits for humanity in two categories: (i) medical research and (ii) science and engineering.

Awards are generally in the $1- $1.5 million range. The period of performance should be 3 years.

Georgia Tech will hold an internal competition to identify no more than 1 applicant for each category for the next funding cycle – November 2025. Submit an internal GT Internal Research Concept by April 21, 2025.