The Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific Research provides seed funding to interdisciplinary high-risk, high-impact projects in the life, physical, and social sciences. Early-stage projects that are unlikely to receive funding from traditional grant-making agencies are encouraged. This competition is open to ladder faculty members in the participating schools (HMS, HSDM, HSPH, FAS and SEAS). Challenge grants will ordinarily range from $80,000-$150,000. In truly exceptional circumstances, the committee may consider larger awards.