The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group is announcing a 2024 Allen Distinguished Investigator (ADI) initiative to support research that will elucidate new biological principles associated with inter-organelle communication via membrane-membrane contact sites. Up to three awards will be made for up to $4.5 million in total funding for the initiative.

Letters of Intent (LOIs) are due by noon Pacific Time February 14, 2024. Selected LOIs will be invited to submit full proposals to be considered for an ADI award in 2024. Details on this call as well as answers to frequently asked questions can be found below.

We welcome submissions from researchers across all career stages, from Assistant Professors and similar positions onward. We look forward to reading your innovative and ambitious project ideas.