About the Instructor 

Dr. Thomas Sors is a global leader in research funding strategy. Over the past two decades, he has helped unlock over $300 million in research funding from agencies like NIH and NSF, private foundations, and corporate partners worldwide. His expertise spans translational research, biomedical innovation, and cross-sector collaborations, with a proven track record of helping investigators and institutions bring breakthrough ideas to life.

Dr. Sors has over a decade of experience training researchers through initiatives like the Indiana CTSI Postdoc Challenge, which he has led since 2014. The program has become a model for teaching postdocs how to both write and review grants—launching hundreds of early-career researchers into academic and industry positions.

Dr. Sors is co-founder of a biotechnology startup focused on infectious disease diagnostics.  As an entrepreneur and small business innovator, he has firsthand experience navigating SBIR/STTR applications, building investor-ready business models, and integrating science with commercialization strategies. He has advised startups and small businesses on how to win non-dilutive funding, enter federal innovation pipelines, and position themselves for scale.

His teaching spans the U.S., Latin America, Africa and Europe, delivered in both English and Spanish, and is known for being practical, empowering, and laser-focused on results. Whether you’re a PI building a major center, a postdoc applying for your first fellowship, or an entrepreneur seeking to commercialize innovation, Dr. Sors provides the step-by-step insight you need to secure high-impact funding.

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