Elevating Research Through Partnership

The Metis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting and accelerating military medical research across the United States.

Our Mission

Our mission is to innovate and transform defense health research by growing impactful scientific programs that save and enhance the lives of service members, their families, and the communities they serve.

We believe that supporting researchers is essential to advancing military medicine — today and for future generations.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2014 by military clinicians and researchers, The Metis Foundation was created to address a growing gap in support for defense health research. As research environments became more complex and funding more competitive, many promising investigators lacked the administrative and financial infrastructure needed to sustain their work. 

Metis exists to remove those barriers — providing the operational foundation that allows researchers to focus on discovery, innovation, and patient impact.

WHat WE Do

The Metis Foundation provides comprehensive scientific, administrative, and financial support for federally and privately sponsored military medical research programs.

Financial & Contract Management

We manage research finances with a focus on transparency, accountability, and compliance with federal and private sponsor guidelines. Our team oversees budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and contract execution, ensuring responsible stewardship of research funds.

Program & Project Management

We provide structured program and project management to support complex, multi-site research initiatives. This includes timeline development, milestone tracking, coordination among stakeholders, and ongoing performance monitoring to support successful program execution.

Clinical Trial Support

The Metis Foundation supports the operational and administrative components of clinical research and clinical trials. Our services include protocol coordination, regulatory documentation support, site coordination, and compliance oversight to ensure trials meet institutional and federal standards.

Collaboration Facilitation

We facilitate collaborations between the government, academic institutions, and industry partners by aligning research interests and operational requirements. Our role includes identifying collaborators, supporting partnership agreements, and enabling effective communication across organizations.

Our Role in the Military–Academic Research Ecosystem

Metis operates at the intersection of military medicine, academic research, and industry innovation. We are not a government agency or a contracting company. Instead, we serve as a trusted nonprofit partner that represents researchers and institutions as their Sponsored Research Office for extramural research.

We facilitate collaboration between the government, universities, healthcare systems, and private-sector partners to ensure research programs are efficiently managed, compliant, and positioned for success.

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