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Gut Microbiota International Call for Projects

Biocodex Microbiota Foundation

The purpose

The Biocodex Microbiota Foundation founds research projects focused on human gut microbiota related to health and disease. Every year, the call for proposals covers a specific theme chosen by an International Scientific Committee. Either clinical or fundamental research proposals can be submitted.

The maximal duration of the project will be 3 years.

The applicants

The grant is open to physicians, PhD's and Pharm-D's working in the subject area (gastroenterology, pediatrics, microbiology, infectious diseases and internal medicine, etc).

There are no geographic limitations of applicants. Candidates from all countries are potentially eligible.

A principal investigator having already received a Biocodex Microbiota Foundation international grant cannot apply anymore. However, principal investigator of a National Grant can apply for the International Grant.

The grant

The annual grant is set at €200,000 VAT included, independently of the duration of the project (between 1 and 3 years).

When the duration of the research is longer than one year, the payment of the grant will be spread annually and according to the provisional budget, under the condition that Biocodex Microbiota Foundation receives annual interim reports.

The grant will be awarded to researchers within universities, hospitals or other research settings in order to finance equipment, operations or staffing costs associated with the project. However, the grants will not be awarded to an individual.

The Biocodex Microbiota Foundation is a non-profit organization and thus, the institution overhead costs cannot be more than 10%.

The use of the total amount of 200 000€ must be justified. It is not possible to include: travels, congress expenses, accommodation expenses or publication costs.

The review of applications

All applications will be reviewed by the independent International Scientific Committee according to the following criteria:

The proposal's consistency with the predetermined subject
Its scientific quality
Its originality
Its benefit to human health
The quality of the researcher
The quality of the research environment
Feasibility in time
Feasibility with the budget

The International Scientific Committee is independent from the Company and is sovereign.

Their decisions will not be contested and do not have to be justified.

The applicants' undertakings

The applicants agree to provide the Foundation with a final report within the six months following the end of the project. However, if the project is longer than one year, they agree to provide an annual interim report, at each anniversary date.

The applicants will mention the Biocodex Foundation's support in any communication or publication of their work with the following sentence: "this work was (partially) supported by the Biocodex Microbiota Foundation". Applicant will send copies of these communications or publications to the Foundation.

The applicants authorize the Biocodex Foundation to publicize its support for their proposal and grants both on the Foundation website and through other means by uploading the non-confidential summary of the proposal.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong focus on human microbiota research (highest predictor)

This is the most important factor.

The Foundation explicitly funds projects investigating:

Human gut microbiota
Host–microbiome interactions
Microbiota-related disease mechanisms
Microbiome-based diagnostics
Microbiota-targeted therapeutics
Microbiome resilience and recovery
Women's health microbiota research

Projects outside microbiome science generally have low alignment with BMF priorities.

2. High scientific originality and innovation (very high predictor)

The Foundation repeatedly emphasizes support for innovative research projects selected by independent scientific committees.

Competitive proposals typically include:

Novel mechanistic hypotheses
New microbiome technologies
Previously unexplored host–microbe interactions
Innovative translational concepts
Emerging microbiome biomarkers

National grant programs explicitly state that selection is based heavily on quality and originality.

3. Mechanistic understanding of microbiota–host interactions (very high predictor)

A common theme among funded calls is a preference for research that goes beyond descriptive microbiome studies.

Examples of funded themes include:

Diet–microbiome–immune interactions
Microbiome resilience after perturbations
Gut microbiota resistome function
Microbiota-mediated disease mechanisms
Host–microbiota metabolic interactions

Projects that explain how microbiota influence disease are generally more competitive than purely observational studies.

4. Clear relevance to human health and disease

BMF's mission is to improve understanding of microbiota's role in:

Gastrointestinal diseases
Inflammatory disorders
Autoimmune diseases
Infectious diseases
Metabolic diseases
Neuropsychiatric disorders
Women's health conditions

Successful projects typically demonstrate how findings could ultimately improve prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.

5. Strong translational potential

Although fundamental science is supported, the Foundation increasingly emphasizes research that can lead to:

New diagnostics
Therapeutic targets
Personalized medicine approaches
Clinical microbiome interventions

Applications that bridge laboratory discoveries and clinical relevance often align particularly well with Foundation goals.

6. Investigator expertise in microbiome-related disciplines

Eligible applicants typically include MDs, PhDs, and PharmDs working in fields such as:

Gastroenterology
Microbiology
Pediatrics
Infectious diseases
Internal medicine
Immunology

Strong applicants usually have:

Prior microbiome publications
Relevant methodological expertise
Access to microbiome research infrastructure
Demonstrated productivity in the field.

7. Feasible project design and strong methodology

Review committees evaluate whether the project can realistically be completed within the funding period (typically 1–3 years).

Competitive applications generally include:

Clear hypotheses
Appropriate controls
Robust microbiome analytics
Statistical rigor
Realistic timelines
Well-justified budgets.

8. Early-career investigator development (especially national grants)

The Foundation explicitly notes that its national grant programs seek to support scientists at key stages of their careers and encourage continued microbiome research.

Applicants who demonstrate:

Emerging independence
Career-development potential
Long-term commitment to microbiome science

may have an advantage, particularly in national grant competitions.

9. International relevance and broad impact

The International Grant is open worldwide and reviewed by international scientific committees.

Projects with potential to:

Influence microbiome science broadly
Generate high-impact publications
Establish international collaborations
Create new research directions

are particularly attractive.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Eligibility Requirements

The grant is open to physicians, PhD's and Pharm-D's working in the subject area (gastroenterology, pediatrics, microbiology, infectious diseases and internal medicine, etc).

There are no geographic limitations of applicants. Candidates from all countries are potentially eligible.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Biocodex Microbiota Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 22 rue des Aqueducs, 94250 Gentilly

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