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Johnson & Johnson US$200000 Fund Scholarship for International Students

Deadline February 21, 2020
Opening date January 1, 2020
Days Remaining Closed
Category Scholarships in USA
Type Fully Funded
Location United States (US)

Johnson & Johnson scholarship funding of US$200,000 is now open for online applications from international applicants to submit novel ideas this year and among those ideas, one or two will win the funding of US$200k.

Respiratory pathogens are everywhere. While they cannot be seen, they can massively impact individuals and communities. How can we better protect ourselves against these invisible threats? The solution may be an “invisible shield.” The future of pathogen protection can go beyond traditional respiratory devices, to integrate seamlessly into our daily lives, becoming an “invisible shield” against disease.

As a follow-up to the Reimagining Respiratory Protection QuickFire Challenge, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a component of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS, working with Janssen Research & Development, LLC, are proud to introduce the Invisible Shield QuickFire Challenge. Innovators are invited to submit ideas for potential solutions that repel and protect against airborne viruses while integrating seamlessly into everyday life.

The innovator(s) with the best idea will be awarded up to $200,000 in funding from BARDA, access to the Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS ecosystem, and support in developing their ideas from BARDA for one year, to support health security products and technologies in biotechnology, life science research, and medical innovations as they navigate research, development, and regulatory pathways.

At Johnson & Johnson Innovation, we believe a good idea can come from anywhere, and it’s our goal to find new and innovative technologies that aim to provide solutions to patients from across the world. Working together, we can spark the next great idea that can potentially change the trajectory of health.

Johnson & Johnson Scholarship Funding Coverage and Benefits

Up to $200,000 in funding from BARDA
  • Up to two innovators will be awarded up to $200,000 in funding from BARDA
  • Mentorship from BARDA and experts within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies for one year
  • Access to the Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS ecosystem

Johnson & Johnson scholarship funding Eligibility

This Challenge seeks potential solutions that have an intended use to provide protection for individuals and communities from respiratory pathogens, including airborne viruses. Proposed technologies that solely provide protection against industrial or environmental factors, particularly air pollution, will not be considered in this Challenge.

Proposals containing or describing a path forward to meet any of the following criteria are preferred but not required. Please keep in mind that no idea is too big or too early for consideration. Applications that clearly describe a concept or path forward to achieve these goals will also be considered during evaluation. The ideal potential solution would have the following characteristics:

  • Suitable for all populations and ages
  • Effective in preventing infection
  • Unobtrusive
  • Easily integrates into daily life
  • Simple requires no special instructions
  • Safe, non-toxic to humans and animal life
  • Inexpensive or low cost per use

Johnson & Johnson scholarship funding Application Process

Solutions will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers and judges on their ability to meet the following criteria:

  • Novelty
  • Potential Impact
  • Feasibility/Practicality
  • Quality of Team and Resources
  • Plan for use of funds
  • Clarity of plan: Milestones & defined go/no go decisions

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