Funding
Funding
HFSP supports novel, innovative and interdisciplinary basic research focused on the complex mechanisms of living organisms. A clear emphasis is placed on novel collaborations that bring biologists together to focus on problems at the frontier of the life sciences.
Awardees
Awardees
In this section you find information about the awardees in the HFSP scientific programs. This includes a searchable database of HFSP awardees, information on the HFSP Nakasone Award and other achievements by HFSP awardees.
News & Impact
Events
Events
HFSP promotes and participates in several events every year. We are committed to bringing together the scientific community and forging new opportunities to network and have scientific discussions that help to create bridges and partnerships for the future of frontier science.
About
About
The Human Frontier Science Program is a program of funding for frontier research in the life sciences. It is implemented by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) with its office in Strasbourg. Here you can find all you need to know about the HFSPO.
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Secretariat

The Secretariat in Strasbourg, France, is the executive office of the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization. It receives applications and organises the review process, and co-ordinates the activities of the Board of Trustees, the Council of Scientists and the Review Committees. Enquiries about HFSP should be directed to the Secretariat. Enquiries should be made to the appropriate office listed below.

Executive Office

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Secretary General
Prof. Pavel KABAT (the Netherlands)

Deputy Secretary General
Hirokazu KUMEKAWA (Japan)

Senior Executive Officer
Irene KUGE (USA)

Awards Division

Fellowship Office

Contact for Research Grants:
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Contact for Fellowships:
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Director of Awards
Dr. Almut KELBER (Germany)

Dean of Masterclasses (Director of Fellowships)
Dr. Barbara PAULY (Germany)

Senior Scientific Officer
Dr. Carolyn JOHNSON (UK)

Scientific Officer
Dr. Elyse WILLIAMS (New Zealand)

Program Awards Officers
Dr. Carole ASNAGHI-MOUGENOT (France)
Armelle SCHMITT-KOUKOUI (Benin)
Carine SCHMITT (France)

Science Policy and Communications

Communications:
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Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Guntram BAUER (Germany)

Science and Communications Officer
Dr. Liliana GONÇALVES (Portugal)

Project and Engagement Officer
Katie LUCK (USA)

Operations

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Chief Operations Officer
Dr. Olaf KELM (Germany)

Director of Finance
Jennifer SAYOL (France)

IT Systems Manager
Xavier SCHNEIDER (France)

Operations Officer
Séverine ETCHANCHU (France)

Digital Workspace Officer
Russel BACHA (Lebanon)