Call for Applications: Grant for Multiple Sclerosis Innovation (GMSI) 2015
Grantor: Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany)/EMD Serono Region: All Regions Closes: 01/23/2015 Maximum: €1,000,000 The deadline for grant applications is Friday January 23, 2015. The innovation grant will be awarded to support promising translational research projects by academic researchers to improve understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS) for the ultimate benefit of patients. Potential research topics that could be funded through the GMSI include MS pathogenesis, response to treatment and prediction of MS subtypes, identification of predictive or surrogate markers to allow better clinical dec...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 16, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany)/EMD Serono Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: ECD Global Alliance is Soliciting Letters of Intent for Funding of Research Projects Focused on Erdheim - Chester Disease
The ECD Global Alliance is soliciting Letters of Intent for funding of research projects focused on the study of Erdheim-Chester Disease. Number of Grants to be Awarded: Minimum of one (1) Maximum Amount of Monies to be Awarded: Up to $100,000 USD (total) Duration of Grant: 1 Year LOIDeadline: April 2, 2015 Eligibility Requirements: Open to all qualified researchers (international proposals welcomed) The purpose of the ECD Global Alliance is to help those affected by Erdheim-Chester Disease. As such, the Alliance’s mission is to provide support, promote research, raise awareness and share...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 16, 2014 Category: Research Authors: ECD Global Alliance Source Type: funding
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance General Research Grant
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance General Research Grant FARA accepts LOIs from qualified investigators for projects that target FARA’s research priorities twice per year (due February 1 and July 15). For those invited to submit a full application, the deadlines for submission are April 1 and September 15, respectively. On the Main Grant Page, put “General Research” in the “Grant Type” field. The applicant may request a budget of up to $150,000 per year for one or two years. General Research Grant Subtype: Postdoctoral Trainees and Ph.D. Students Salaries fo...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 16, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Source Type: funding
Bronya J. Keats Award for International Collaboration in Research on Friedreich's Ataxia
Bronya J. Keats Award for International Collaboration in Research on Friedreich's Ataxia The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance accepts LOIs focusing on FA research that relies on international collaboration among investigators in at least two different countries. Special consideration will be given to proposals that bring new scientists to the FA community. The rationale for the collaboration needs to be convincing and must clearly demonstrate that the research goals could not be achieved by just one of the participating groups and that the synergy among the groups is essential for the success of the projec...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 16, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Source Type: funding
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Phillip Bennett and Kyle Bryant Translational Research Award
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Phillip Bennett and Kyle Bryant Translational Research Award FARA accepts LOIs focusing on pre-clinical and clinical investigations that will advance treatments for FA. The specific aims must target one or more of the following: Identification of biomarkers for FA that will elucidate disease variability, severity, and prognosis; facilitate drug screening, and/or optimize selection of patients and clinical endpoints for clinical trials; Development of tools and technologies that can (a) be directly used for therapy development; (b) overcome existing obstacles to treatmen...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 16, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Source Type: funding
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Keith Michael Andrus Memorial Award
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Keith Michael Andrus Memorial Award FARA accepts LOIs focusing on advancing understanding and/or treatment of the cardiac involvement in FA. The deadline for the LOI is January 15. For those invited to submit a full application, the deadline for submission is March 1. On the Main Grant Page, put "KMA Award" in the "Grant Type" field. The applicant may request a budget of up to $150,000 per year for one or two years. (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 16, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Grant for Growth Innovation (GGI)
Grantor: Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany)/EMD Serono Region: All regions Closes: 01/06/2015 Maximum: €400,000 Call for Applications: Grant for Growth Innovation (GGI) The deadline for grant applications is Tuesday January 6, 2015. Researchers with proposals for projects that have the potential to advance understanding in the field of growth are invited to apply for the GGI 2015 award. We are particularly interested in: • Innovative translational research that could potentially improve patients’ lives • The impact of nutrition on growth • The metabolic impact...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany)/EMD Serono Source Type: funding
Request for Applications: Give to Cure Global Alzheimer’s Challenge
Request for Applications: Give to Cure Global Alzheimer’s Challenge Completed applications will be accepted until January 13th, 2015. To all you researchers,independent biotech, and industry players that have a promising Alzheimer’s treatment in the pipeline and are ready to launch clinical trials, we are here for YOU. Give to Cure is pleased to announce the launch of its Global Alzheimer’s Challenge with the release of its short form Request for Application (RFA). The goal of the Global Alzheimer’s Challenge is to accelerate the development of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease by...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Give to Cure Source Type: funding
Request for Grant Proposals: Center for Excellence in Surgical Education, Research and Training
Deadline: June 1, 2015 Since October 1999, the Board of Directors of the Association for Surgical Education Foundation had made available grant funds of up to $100,000 per grant for research projects which addressed the ASE's and CESERT's primary areas of interest. Proposals may be submitted for one- to two-year research projects. The maximum amount to be awarded for any CESERT grant proposal will now be $25,000 regardless of length of study. CESERT funds are intended to support excellence and innovation in surgical education research.The Foundation's Board of Directors has outlined grant-making pr...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Center for Excellence in Surgical Education, Research and Training Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: American Psychological Association Division 38 Awards Program
Outstanding Contributions to Health Psychology. Division 38 gives four awards each year for outstanding contributions to the field. One goes to a “senior” researcher member (i.e., someone who received her or his terminal degree > 10 years ago); one goes to a “early career” researcher member (i.e., someone who earned his/her terminal degree within the past 10 years); one goes to a clinical service provider member; and one goes to a health psychology educator/trainer. • To nominate someone for the Outstanding Contributions to Health Psychology by a Senior Professional Award, please se...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Psychological Association Division 38 Source Type: funding
Request for Proposals: Health in All Policies at Local Health Departments
Application deadline: 5:00 PM ET, Friday, December 19th Through support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NACCHO has released a competitive funding opportunity for Health in All Policies (HiAP) led by local health departments (LHDs). The aim of this project is to advance the progress of HiAP at the local level by LHDs and to encourage sustainable strategies for embedding health considerations into governmental structures and processes that will result in improved community health. Details: NACCHO will award 2 to 3 LHDs up to $10,000 each to engage in activities that will lead to the implemen...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: National Association of County and City Health Officials Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Bladder Cancer Research Innovation Award
We are now accepting letters of intent for the 2015 Bladder Cancer Research Innovation Award. The deadline to submit an LOI is January 14, 2015. BCAN is pleased to announce this new award, supported by the James Family Foundation, in conjunction with Partner Fund Management, which will support the work of one investigator with an exceptionally novel and creative project with great potential to produce a breakthrough in the management of bladder cancer. The Innovation Award will fund $300,000 over two years. Applicants may apply for one award – the Young Investigator Award or the Innovation Resear...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Source Type: funding
Division 17 Committee for Early Career Professionals American Psychological Association Convention Travel Grant
The Division 17 Committee for Early Career Professionals is happy to announce two travel grants of $500 to be awarded for 2015 APA Convention. All Early Career Psychologists who are Division 17 members (within seven years receipt of their doctorate) are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a need for funding, are presenting at the APA Convention, and/or who are active in a Division 17 section, committee, or STG. The application package must include the following information: 1. Brief self-statement (500 words maximum): This statement should include a summary of your profe...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Psychological Association Division 17 Society of Counseling Psychology Committee for Early Career Professionals Source Type: funding
IonOptix Travel Grant Competition 2015
Do you want the opportunity to travel to a conference of your choice courtesy of IonOptix? Here is your chance! We are giving 2 undergraduate or graduate students a €500 stipend to travel to a scientific meeting of their choice in 2015. IonOptix is pleased to announce its 2015 Student Travel Grant Competition. We want to support you with your thesis research and give you the opportunity to travel to a conference in North America or Europe. The grant is applicable to final year undergraduates, masters, and Ph.D. students in all areas of the life sciences. To qualify for the award, you must be presenting ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: IonOptix Source Type: funding
