The aim of this programme is to support novel, innovative and interdisciplinary basic research focused on the complex mechanisms of living organisms. Research is funded at all levels of biological complexity from biomolecules to the interactions between organisms.
HSFP is an international programme of funding for frontier research in the life sciences.
The programme supports novel, innovative and interdisciplinary basic research focused on the complex mechanisms of living organisms. Research is funded at all levels of biological complexity from biomolecules to the interactions between organisms.
HFSP places emphasis on novel collaborations that bring biologists together with scientists from fields such as physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science and engineering.
The UK contribution to HFSP’s budget is paid through MRC and BBSRC. MRC and BBSRC also play a role in HFSP management through representation on the HFSP board of trustees.
Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HSFPO) purpose
The objective of the HSFPO is to “promote, through international cooperation, basic research focused on the elucidation of the sophisticated and complex mechanisms of living organisms and to make the fullest possible utilisation of the research results for the benefit of all humankind”.
Membership
The member countries are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, the UK, US and the EU, which contributes on behalf of the non-G7 EU members.