The Thrasher Research Fund awards grants in support of research that seeks to improve children's health where insufficient research and investigation have been performed. In particular, the Fund supports medical research that seeks to prevent or cure children's critical illnesses, injuries, and disabilities. Document methods and practices that have sustainable benefits. Have specific aims and a well-designed methodology. Evaluate the significance of impact on children's health.
Funding is limited to research.
The Fund does not award grants for general operations, construction or renovation of buildings or facilities, nor does the Fund award grants for general donations, loans, student aid, scholarships, or support of other funds or institutions. If an exception is made, the equipment will be the property of the Fund and, at the conclusion of the project, needs to be shipped to a Fund-designated location at the investigator's or sponsoring institution's expense. The Fund excludes research using human fetal tissue. The Fund normally supports projects no longer than three years. Retroactive or deficit reimbursement of expenditures is not allowed.