NEW SPRING OPPORTUNITIES
AGING AND HEALTH POLICY
The Atlantic Philanthropies (Health & Aging)
Deadline: May 15, 2012
Funding: Stipends of up to $120,000 annually
Purpose: To make a positive contribution to development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. The program offers two different tracks: (1) residential track includes 9-to-12-month placement in Washington, D.C. or at state agency and (2) non-residential track includes health policy project and brief placement(s) through year at relevant sites.
Eligibility: Physicians, nurses and social workers with demonstrated commitment to health and aging issues and desire to be involved in health policy at federal, state or local levels. Other professionals with clinical backgrounds (e.g., pharmacists, dentists, clinical psychologists) working in field of health and aging also eligible to apply. Exceptions may be made for non-clinicians (e.g., public health administrators) in positions that can impact health policy for older Americans at a clinical level.
Link: http://www.healthandagingpolicy.org/index.html
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ALZHEIMER’S & RELATED DISORDERS
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, Charles River Discovery Research
Deadline: June 26, 2012 (LOI); July 10 (application)
Funding: Up to $150,000/1st year; possibility for 2nd year
Purpose: To accelerate discovery of new drugs for cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease, Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) has partnered with Charles River Discovery Research Services to co-develop and implement a grant program to fund pre-clinical studies focused on proof-of-concept testing of novel compounds in aged rats. For purposes of RFP, Charles River Discovery Research Services has made available aged rats up to 24 months old and relevant services.
Link: http://www.alzdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012_charles-river-addf-rfp_final2.pdf
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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
Deadline: June 26, 2012 (LOI) July 10 (application)
Funding: Up to $150,000/1st year; possibility for 2nd year
Purpose: Drug Discovery, Early Detection, Clinical Trials, or Prevention.
Eligibility: PhD., MD, other professional.
Link: http://www.alzdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-general-
rfp-and-funding-priorities1.pdf
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The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), Accelerating Drug Discovery for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Deadline: September 6, 2012 (LOI)
Funding: Up to $150,000
Purpose: AFTD provides support for basic and clinical research in frontotemporal degeneration and related clinical conditions (frontotemporal dementias, primary progressive aphasia, progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal syndrome). Priorities include:
• Development and testing of novel high throughput screening assays
• Medicinal chemistry on lead compounds
• Identification and in vitro testing of potentially disease modifying lead compounds
• ADME, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics on lead compounds
• Testing of lead compounds in a relevant animal model for preclinical proof of concept
• Development of biomarkers to accelerate drug development and early diagnosis
• Innovative pilot clinical trials
Link: http://www.theaftd.org/research/aftd-research-initiatives/current-rfps
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ANESTHESIA RESEARCH
Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Deadline: May 6, 2012
Funding: $150,000
Purpose: Two categories of identified need: clinical research and education and training. Highest priority given to studies that address peri-anesthetic safety problems for relatively healthy patients; studies that are broadly applicable AND that promise improved methods of patient safety with a defined and direct path to implementation into clinical care; or innovative methods of education and training to improve patient safety.
Eligibility: Awards made to a sponsoring institution, not to individuals/departments. Only one person listed as PI. All co-investigators, collaborators, and consultants must be listed. Applications not accepted from PI currently funded by the APSF. Re-applications from PI funded by APSF in previous years will be accepted without prejudice.
Link: http://www.apsf.org/grants_guidelines.php
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AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
Lupus Research Institute, Novel Research Grant
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Funding: Up to $100,000
Purpose: The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) invites applications for Novel Research Projects relevant to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; judged principally on novelty of hypotheses, scientific quality, strength of approach, relevance to lupus, and likelihood of success. Projects on aspects of disease less extensively studied and from investigators in diverse disciplines, including those not previously working in lupus encouraged. Investigations should be relevant to basic, translational, or clinical research on lupus.
Eligibility: Both established and new investigators; should hold advanced degrees and be affiliated with institutions of higher learning in U.S.
Link: http://lupusresearchinstitute.org/research/new-research-grants-novel-
approaches-lupus
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Pilot Research Grants
Deadline: New applications accepted on ongoing basis.
Funding: Max of $40,000 in direct costs for 1 yr, plus 10% indirect costs
Purpose: High-risk pilot grants to test novel ideas. Funding is provided for one year to test innovative ideas or untested methods and gather sufficient preliminary data to apply for longer-term funding. Supports fundamental as well as applied studies, non-clinical or clinical in nature, including projects in patient management, care and rehabilitation.
Eligibility: Person indicated as PI in an application is personally and actively responsible for conduct of research and considered eligible by his or her institution to apply for a research grant. Applications for Pilot Research Projects under the direction of postdoctoral fellows or for graduate students will not be accepted. Pilot awards may not support dissertation work for a graduate student. Postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to apply for one of the Society's programs of research training.
Link: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/for-professionals/researchers/get-funding/
pilot-research-grants/index.aspx
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BASIC & BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
Whitney Foundation, Helen Hay, Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Deadline: July 16, 2012
Funding: $147,000 across 3 years, contingent on satisfactory performance: $48,000 year 1, $49,000 year 2, $50,000 year 3. Research allowance of $2,500/year. Dependent child allowance $1,000/year per child.
Purpose: To support early postdoctoral research training in all basic biomedical sciences. The foundation grants financial support to help further the careers of people engaged in biological or medical research.
Eligibility: Candidates who hold, or are in the final stages of obtaining, Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and are seeking beginning postdoctoral training in basic biomedical research are eligible to apply for a fellowship. The foundation accepts applications from candidates who have no more than 1 year of postdoctoral research experience at the time of the deadline for submitting the application (July 16) and who have received a Ph.D. or equivalent no more than 2 years before the deadline, or an M.D. no more than 3 years before deadline.
Link: http://www.hhwf.org/HTMLSrc/ResearchFellowships.html
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W.M. Keck Foundation Medical Research Program
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Funding: Up to $1 million
Purpose: To advance the frontiers of medicine by supporting basic research that is high-risk and has the potential to transform its field. Past grants have supported the development of new medical technology, instrumentation or methodologies.
Eligibility: Research universities, medical colleges and major private independent scientific and medical research institutes are eligible.
Link: http://www.wmkeck.org/grant-programs/medicalresearch.html
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute - 2013 Investigator Competition*
Deadline: May 1, 2012 (To establish eligibility); June 13, 2012 (Application deadline)
Funding: 3 year award. Amount TBD.
Purpose: To enable Howard Hughes Medical Institute to strengthen its community of researchers and bring innovative approaches to study of biological problems through biomedical disciplines and adjacent fields of biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, computational biology.
Eligibility: Ph.D., M.D., or equvalent. Applicants must hold a tenured or tenure-track position as assistant professor or higher academic rank at one of the eligible institutions. Applicants must have more than five but no more than fifteen years of experience since appointment as an assistant professor or equivalent position.. Applicants must be the principal investigator on one (or more) active, national peer-reviewed research awards of at least three years duration, such as an NIH R01 grant at the time of the application deadline
Link: Howard Hughes Medical Institute - 2013 Investigator Competition*
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BIRTH DEFECTS AND INHERITED DISEASE RESEARCH
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Clinical Research Awards
Deadline: June 1, 2012 (Letter of Intent)
Funding: $300,000 to $675,000. Up to $100,000/year for up to 3 years for single-center clinical research grants. For multi-center clinical research, up to $225,000/year up to 3 years.
Purpose: Support to clinical research projects directly related to Cystic Fibrosis (CF) treatment and care. Projects may address diagnostic or therapeutic methods related to CF or the pathophysiology of CF. Applicants must demonstrate access to a sufficient number of CF patients from accredited CF Foundation care centers and appropriate controls.
Eligibility: Ph.D., M.D., other professional. Citizenship or Residency Unrestricted. Applicants must demonstrate access to a sufficient number of CF patients from foundation-accredited care centers and appropriate controls.
Link: http://www.cff.org/research/ForResearchers/FundingOpportunities/
ClinicalResearchAwards/
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Deadline: June 1, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. (LOI)
Funding: Up to $100,000 for up to 3 years
Purpose: To support projects designed to answer questions about the pathophysiology of CF or its management, or pilot programs aimed at determining the best strategies and methods for approaching questions that require assessment through larger-scale research and/or multi-center, collaborative trials.
Eligibility: Applicants must describe fully the potential impact of the proposed project on the pathological consequences of Cystic Fibrosis.
Link: http://www.cff.org/research/
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Hereditary Disease Foundation
Deadline: continuous (LOI)
Funding: Up to $50,000
Purpose: The focus of the Hereditary Disease Foundation is on Huntington's disease. Support research projects that will contribute to identifying and understanding the basic defect in Huntington's disease. Areas of interest include trinucleotide expansions, animal models, gene therapy, neurobiology and development of the basal ganglia, cell survival and death, and intercellular signaling in striatal neurons.
Link: http://www.hdfoundation.org/funding/grants.php
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Peter G. Pentchev Research Fellowship
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Funding: $50,000/year for two years, renewable
Purpose: The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation has established two-year postdoctoral fellowships for the purpose of funding outstanding candidates working on state-of-the-art projects that directly investigate Niemann-Pick disease Type C (NPC).
Eligibility: Candidates must be beginning their first or second full-time postdoctoral research fellowship, and have completed one or more of the following degrees: M.D. or Ph.D.
Link: http://www.nnpdf.org/PeterPentchevResearchFellowship.html
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CANCER RESEARCH
Doctors Cancer Foundation
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Funding: $50,000 award
Purpose: To support the best program for the management of lung cancer and other forms of cancer. There is a strong interest in cancer stem cells, microRNAi agents, and epigenetic agents, as well as promoting the best of the young scientists.
Eligibility: The award does not include payment for the salary of the investigator, overhead, or travel. The winner will be asked to come to New York to receive the award at the annual fund raiser.
Link: http://doctorscancerfoundation.org/id4.html
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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Deadline: June 1, 2012 (pre-proposal)
Funding: $450,000 over three years
Purpose: The Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award provides support for the next generation of creative thinkers with “high risk/high reward” ideas that can impact our understanding of and/or approaches to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of cancer. The Innovation award is designed to provide funding for extraordinary early career researchers who have an innovative idea but lack sufficient preliminary data to obtain traditional funding.
Eligibility: Institutional nominations not required; no limit to the number of applications that can be received from a particular institution. Applicants must be conducting independent research. Applicants must be tenure-track Assistant Professors within the first three years of obtaining their initial Assistant Professor position; Clinical Instructors and Senior Clinical Fellows holding an M.D. who are pursuing a period of independent research before taking a tenure-track faculty position; or Distinguished Fellows with a record of research accomplishments.
Link: http://www.damonrunyon.org/for_scientists/more/innovation_award_overview
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National Brain Tumor Society, Innovation Research Grant
Deadline: Letter of Intent accepted on a rolling basis. Submit by June 17 for next review.
Funding: $300,000 ($150,000 per year for 2 years.) No Indirect Costs.
Purpose: For transformative or catalytic scientific research projects that will significantly move the field forward toward effective brain tumor therapies. Will fund projects that highlight innovative research strategies and will support the development of novel brain tumor therapies for adult and/or pediatric brain tumor patients.
Eligibility: Ph.D., M.D., other professional. Citizenship or Residency Unrestricted. Open to all levels of scientists.
Link: http://www.braintumor.org/research/funding-opportunities/
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W. W. Smith Charitable Trust, Medical Research Award (NOTE: CANCER OR AIDS)
Deadline: June 15, 2012 (proposal)
Funding: $150,000
Purpose: The Trust continues to fund basic medical research in the areas of Heart, Cancer and AIDS and highlights the importance of basic medical research in the area of Juvenile Diabetes and continues to provide funds for finding a cure. The Trust tries to select promising researchers who have the potential to attract the NIH or other large funding organizations after the Trust’s support. Grants have generally been for basic medical research for faculty with appointments in universities, hospitals and research centers in the Delaware Valley.
Eligibility: PhD., MD, other professional.
Link: http://www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org/guidelines.htm (SEE FCR OFFICE)
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CROHN'S AND COLITIS RESEARCH
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America—Senior Research Award
Deadline: May 1, 2012 (LOI)
Funding: $104,247 per year up to 3 years
Purpose: The Foundation's guiding mission is to stimulate and encourage innovative research in the basic biomedical and clinical sciences in order to increase our understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, therapy, and prevention of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The objective of the Senior Research Award is to provide established researchers with funds to generate sufficient preliminary data to become competitive for funds from other sources, such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Eligibility: At the time of application, the applicant must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, and must be employed by an institution (public non-profit, private non-profit, or government) engaged in health care and/or health related research.
Link: http://www.ccfa.org/ccfaprof/sra/index.html
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Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America—Career Development Award
Deadline: May 1, 2012 (LOI)
Funding: $90,000 per year, up to 3 years
Purpose: Career Development Awards are offered to encourage the development of individuals with research potential to help them prepare for a career of independent basic and/or clinical investigation in the area of inflammatory bowel disease. Therefore, individuals who are already well established in the field of IBD research are not considered eligible for this award.
Eligibility: Applicant must hold an M.D., Ph.D or equivalent. Candidates holding M.D degrees must have five years of post-doctoral experience, two years of which must be documented research experience relevant to IBD. Generally, the candidates must not be in excess of ten years beyond the attainments of the doctoral degree. Applicants holding PhDs must have at least two years of documented post-doctoral research relevant to IBD.
Link: http://www.ccfa.org/ccfaprof/cda/index.html
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Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America—Research Fellowship Awards
Deadline: May 1, 2012 (LOI)
Funding: $58,250 per year, up to 3 years
Purpose: Research Fellowship Awards are offered to encourage the development of individuals with research potential to help them prepare for a career of independent basic and/or clinical investigation in the area of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Eligibility: Individuals who are already well established in the field of IBD research are not considered eligible for this award. Applicant must hold an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent. Candidates holding M.D. degrees must have two years of post-doctoral experience, one year of which must be documented research experience relevant to IBD. Applicants holding PhDs must have at least 1 year of documented post-doctoral research relevant to IBD.
Link: http://www.ccfa.org/ccfaprof/rfa/index.html
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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESEARCH
The John Merck Fund - Developmental Disabilities: Translational Research Program
Deadline: May 15, 2012
Funding: Up to $1 million over 4 years
Purpose: To support researchers in developing treatments and improving outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome (and FX-associated disorder
Eligibility: Must have academic rank in a university or medical school, or equivalent; record of research in areas related to developmental disabilities; also evidence of a scholarly commitment to a career in developmental disabilities.
Link: The John Merck Fund - Developmental Disabilities: Translational Research Program
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GLOBAL HEALTH
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Exploration
Deadline: May 15, 2012 by 11:30 a.m. PDT
Funding: $100,000- $1 million
Purpose: To encourage innovative and unconventional global health and development solutions and to encourage scientists worldwide to expand the pipeline of ideas to fight our greatest health challenges.
Eligibility: The grant program is open to anyone from any discipline, and from any organization – colleges and universities, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies.
Link: http://www.grandchallenges.org/explorations/Pages/introduction.aspx
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HEALTH CARE
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants for Hospitals and Clinics
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Funding: Up to $100,000
Purpose: Grant applications from hospitals and clinics will be considered generally where the proposal demonstrates one or more of the following: a new health need, an improvement in the quality of healthcare, or reduced health costs with better patient outcomes.
Eligibility: Generally, no grant will be considered that is to support a laboratory research project. Proposals for a continuing project must include a commitment from the applicant or a third party that the project will continue to receive all the necessary financial support after the grant from the foundation is expended.
Link: http://www.gladysbrooksfoundation.org/guidelines.html
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HEART DISEASE AND CRITICAL CARE
Eli Lilly and Company Distinguished Scholar in Critical Care Medicine
American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)/CHEST Foundation
Deadline: May 4, 2012
Funding: $150,000 (3 years)
Purpose: Award would support activities such as the development of public policy, patient education models, or economic analysis of treatment or care delivery in this patient group. The primary role of the Distinguished Scholar in Critical Care Medicine is to:
- Identify one or more projects that will make outstanding contributions to critical care medicine;
- Assist the ACCP and its Critical Care NetWork in the development of the project's dissemination of new critical care knowledge, fostering the promotion of best practices in patient care;
- Represent the ACCP as the distinguished expert in the specialty area of the project(s).
Eligibility: Ph.D., M.D., other professional. ACCP members who are FCCPs and involved in critical care medicine are invited to apply. The candidate must be board-certified in critical care medicine; and be a recognized clinician and/or scientist with a specialty in critical care as evidenced by publications, presentations, and/or peers.
Link: http://www.chestfoundation.org/foundation/clinical/dsCriticalCare.php
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American Heart Association - Summer 2012 National Innovative Research Grant
Deadline: July 17, 2012
Funding: Up to $150,000 over two years (includes 10% indirect costs)
Purpose: To support highly innovative, high-risk, high-reward research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate the field of cardiovascular and stroke research
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an M.D, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. At the time of award activation, applicants must have a faculty (or faculty equivalent) appointment. See announcement for citizenship requirements.
Link: http://my.americanheart.org/professional/Research/FundingOpportunities/
Funding-Opportunities_UCM_316909_SubHomePage.jsp
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American Heart Association - Summer 2012 National Clinical Research Program
Deadline: July 17, 2012
Funding: Up to $154,000 over 2 years (includes 10% indirect costs)
Purpose: To support early career investigators who have appropriate and supportive mentoring relationships to engage in high quality introductory and pilot clinical studies that will guide future strategies for reducing cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Eligibility: Applicants must be healthcare professionals with a masters or post-baccalaureate doctoral degree, including MPH, R.N, M.D., Ph.D. Interdisciplinary research teams are eligible. See announcement for citizenship requirements
Link: http://my.americanheart.org/professional/Research/FundingOpportunities/
Funding-Opportunities_UCM_316909_SubHomePage.jsp
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American Heart Association - Summer 2012 National Scientist Development Grant
Deadline: July 17, 2012
Funding: Up to $308,000 over 4 years (includes 10% indirect costs)
Purpose: To support early-career scientists in their progress toward independence by encouraging and adequately funding research projects that can bridge the gap between completion of research training and readiness for successful competition as an independent investigator
Eligibility: M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent post-baccalaureate doctoral degree. At time of award, applicants must hold faculty/staff position up to/including the rank of assistant professor (or equivalent). No more than 4 years since an applicant's first faculty/staff appointment (after receipt of doctoral degree) at the assistant professor level or its equivalent. See announcement for citizenship requirements
Link: http://my.americanheart.org/professional/Research/FundingOpportunities/Funding-Opportunities_UCM_316909_SubHomePage.jsp
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American Heart Association - Summer 2012 National Established Investigator Award
Deadline: July 17, 2012
Funding: Up to $400,000 over 5 years (includes 10% indirect costs)
Purpose: To support mid-career investigators with an established record of accomplishments; candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to cardiovascular or cerebrovascular science as indicated by prior publication history and scientific accomplishments.
Eligibility: M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent and be faculty/staff member; must also have current national-level funding as PI (or co-PI) on an R01 grant or its equivalent (e.g. VA Merit Award, NSF Grant, or PI of a project on a Program Project Grant from NIH). At time of award, must have at least 4 years but no more than 9 years since first faculty/staff appointment at assistant professor level or equivalent.
Link: http://my.americanheart.org/professional/Research/FundingOpportunities/
Funding-Opportunities_UCM_316909_SubHomePage.jsp
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Medtronic Foundation, HeartRescue Grant Program
Deadline: LOI (accepted continuously)
Funding: $90,000 over 3 years max.
Purpose: The goal of the HeartRescue program in the United States is to have a long-term impact in communities by creating a new generation of people who will understand the risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), will recognize SCA when it happens, and take immediate action to help save a life when it does.. Priority given to new initiatives that have no prior funding for their project. Priority also given to applicants who best demonstrate sustainability, cost effectiveness, community partnerships, and those that include a component serving a socio-economically disadvantaged or minority population.
Eligibility: Priority will be given to schools, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies that develop or improve existing components of a comprehensive school-based SCA education and emergency response plan.
Link: http://www.medtronic.com/foundation/grants/heart-rescue.html
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HEMATOLOGY
American Society of Hematology - Scholar Awards
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Funding: Up to $300,000 over 3 years (fellow scholars); up to $450,000 across 3 years (faculty scholars)
Purpose: To provide support to hematologists who have chosen a career in basic and clinical/translational research related to hematology
Eligibility: For Junior Faculty Scholar Award (either basic or clinical/translational research), applicants must be within the first 3 years of initial faculty appointment as of 7.1. 2012. Instructors, lecturers, and assistant professors are only eligible to apply in the junior faculty category. For Fellows Scholar Award (either basic or clinical/translational research), applicants must have more than 2 years, less than 5 years postdoctoral research training. Applicants who are fellows must have completed their ACGME clinical year plus 2 full years (no more than 5) of postdoctoral research. Must be ASH members or have pending application for membership; must work in U.S. institution.
Link: American Society of Hematology - Scholar Awards
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HEMOPHILIA
Pfizer - 2012 ASPIRE Hemophilia Research Awards
Deadline: May 14, 2012
Funding: Up to $250,000 over two years
Purpose: To support scientists conducting basic science, translational and clinical research that advances medical knowledge in the pathogenesis and treatment of hemophilia.
Eligibility: Professional degree (M.D, Ph.D. or equivalent)
Link: Pfizer - 2012 ASPIRE Hemophilia Research Awards
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IMMUNOLOGY
BD Biosciences Research Grant Program - Immunology Grant
Deadline: May 6, 2012
Funding: Up to $140,000 worth of research reagents
Purpose: To support scientists pursuing innovative ideas in immunology research that advance the scientific understanding of the disease
Eligibility: Not specified
Link: BD Biosciences Research Grant Program - Immunology Grant
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LUPUS RESEARCH
Lupus Research Institute
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Funding: Up to $100,000 per year for up to 3 years
Purpose: To support for idea-driven, novel research projects relevant to basic, translational or clinical investigation in lupus. Research applications will be judged principally on novelty of the hypotheses, scientific quality, strength of approach, relevance to lupus, and likelihood of success.
Eligibility: Both established and new investigators may apply. Applicants should hold advanced degrees and be affiliated with institutions of higher learning in the United States.
Link: http://www.lupusresearchinstitute.org/research/grant_application
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MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Muscular Dystrophy Association - MDA Research Grant & MDA Development Grant
Deadline: June 15, 2012 (Letter of Intent); July 15, 2012 (Full Application)
Funding: Research Grant, Unlimited amount, 1 to 3 yrs; Development Grant, Up to $180,000, 1 to 3 yrs.
Purpose: To support research aimed at developing treatments for the muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the neuromuscular system
Eligibility: Research Grant. Must be independent investigators and hold an MD, PhD, D.Sc or equivalent. Must be professional or faculty member (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor) at an educational, medical or research institution. Applicants must be qualified to conduct and mentor a program of original research. Development Grant, must hold an M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. or equivalent and be member of research team. Must be qualified to conduct program of original research under supervision of PI.
Link: http://www.mdausa.org/research/guidelines.html
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Deadline: June 1, 2011 (pre-proposal)
Funding: $250,000 over 2 years
Purpose: The Edmond J. Safra Core Programs for PD Research, part of the Foundation's annual Pipeline Programs, is a series of three funding opportunities that seek investigator-initiated proposals. The Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Target Validation program, which supports work demonstrating whether modulation of a novel biological target has impact in a PD-relevant animal model – an essential early step to the development of potential targeted therapies.
Eligibility: Post-doctoral fellows are NOT eligible to apply as PIs for Target Validation projects.
Link: http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_openFundingPrograms_program.cfm?ID=12
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PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY HEALTH
The Gerber Foundation
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Funding: Up to $300,000
Purpose: To fund research projects aimed at finding solutions to children’s health and nutritional problems. Of particular interest are those offering meaningful advances in prevention and treatment of diseases and those with broad applicability to the general population.
Link: http://www.gerberfoundation.org/
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American Association of Family Physicians Foundation
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Funding: Up to $50,000
Purpose: The Joint Grant Awards Program (JGAP) supports research that poses questions of high relevance to Family Medicine. The program goals are to support research of value to the practicing family physician; encourage proposals by junior investigators; and fund pilot studies.
Eligibility: The following candidates may apply: Individual family physicians, Family Medicine organizations or associations, Family Medicine residency programs, Departments of Family Medicine, educational and health care institutions or organizations that will use the JGAP support exclusively for research projects directly involving and impacting Family Medicine.
The principal investigator or one of the co-investigators must be an AAFP member. JGAP encourages the submission of proposals for which a family physician is the principal investigator.
Link: http://www.aafpfoundation.org/online/foundation/home/awards-and-grants/
individuals/jointgrants.html
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Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Grants (Global Health), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Deadline: LOIs accepted continuously
Funding: $200,000 to $5,000,000
Purpose: The foundation is currently developing the following strategies, which it believes will have the greatest potential to save the lives of mothers and children in the developing world:
1. Improve care during pregnancy and delivery.
2. Improve newborn care.
3. Improve health care for children under two years of age.
4. Research, document, and promote the effects of the work.
5. Advocate for more attention to the health of women, babies, and children.
Eligibility: Non-profits.
Link: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/grantseeker/Pages/funding-maternal-
newborn-child-health.aspx
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PHARMACOLOGY
American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Young Investigator Award
Deadline: May 12, 2012 Application
Funding: $35,000
Purpose: Intended to support a fellow or junior faculty member in clinical pharmacology or related field who is engaged in clinical/translational research. ASCPT broadly defines clinical research to be investigation in clinical pharmacology that is hypothesis-driven research that is focused on drug discovery and molecular research, drug development, drug action and disposition, clinical trials, regulatory sciences, therapeutics and outcomes research.
Eligibility: Ph.D., M.D., other professional. Citizenship or Residency Unrestricted. The applicant must be in a fellowship program focused on clinical pharmacology or must be within one year of the anniversary date of their faculty appointment. Applicant should be working in a lab or clinical research setting. Applicants should be planning an investigative career in clinical pharmacology.
Link: http://www.ascpt.org/AboutASCPT/Awards/ASCPTYoungInvestigatorAward/tabid/
6751/Default.aspx
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PHYSICAL REHABILITATION
Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Scott F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant
Deadline: May 1, 2012 Application
Funding: $30,000 indirect costs up to 15 percent
Purpose: For research or education on a topic related to the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The project should focus on medical rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions. Special consideration will be given to applications focused on outcomes research.
Eligibility: Ph.D., M.D., other professional. The applicant and/or at least one co-investigator must be members of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and/or the Association of Academic Physiatrists
Link: http://www.foundationforpmr.org/NEW/1grants/nadler.html
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Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric Research Grant
Deadline: Must be postmarked by May 1, 2012.
Funding: $30,000 or $10,000
Purpose: For research on a topic related to pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation. Special consideration will be given to applications focused on outcomes research.
Eligibility: Applicant and/or at least one co-investigator must be a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) or the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP).
Link: http://www.foundationforpmr.org/NEW/1grants/new_midcareer.html
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Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mid-Career Investigator Research Grants
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Funding: $30,000
Purpose: Short-term grant for research in topics related to the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Awards are to be used as seed money for new research projects that extend the applicant's work in new directions.
Eligibility: Not discussed.
Link: http://www.foundationforpmr.org/NEW/1grants/
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PREECLAMPSIA RESEARCH
The Preeclampsia Foundation
Deadline: May 18, 2012
Funding: $25,000
Purpose: The Preeclampsia Vision Grant program funds medical research pertaining to the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. New for this year is the announcement of grant funding for proposals on the application of health services research to the field of preeclampsia. The focus is on health delivery strategies such as enhancement of health care distribution, patient education, patient safety, and guideline development and/or utilization. All such studies may include a focus on health care disparities as well.
Link: http://www.preeclampsia.org/research-top/research-funding
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RHEUMATOLOGY
Pfizer, Inc. 2012 ASPIRE Rheumatology Research Awards
Deadline: May 30, 2012
Funding: Up to $100,000 for 2 years
Purpose: to increase the understanding of health disparities as it relates to rheumatoid arthritis in the Hispanic and other underrepresented populations in the following areas: epidemiology and current trends in the diagnosis and management, clinical phenotypic differences, and genomic research into the heterogeneity of and within the targeted population.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a professional degree (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent) and reside in the United States. ASPIRE Rheumatology Research Award winners are limited to one award per lifetime.
Link: https://www.aspireresearch.org/Rheumatology/index.html
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ACR REF/AF Career Development Bridge Funding Award
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Funding: Up $75,000 over one year
Purpose: Bridge funding to promising investigators so they have highest likelihood of achieving success in obtaining longer-term career development awards in rheumatology.
Eligibility: Must be American College of Rheumatology or Associate Rheumatology Health Professional members with MD, PhD, or equivalent from accredited institution. MD/PhDs are eligible to apply. Must have received a score on their NIH K08, K23, or VA CDA-2 award. Only applicants who received funding decision or scored over published payline will be considered for funding. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or non-citizen nationals of U.S.
Link: ACR REF/AF Career Development Bridge Funding Award
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SURGERY
American Surgical Association Foundation (ASAF) Fellowship
Deadline: Jun 15, 2012 Full Proposal
Funding: $75,000 per year, renewable.
Purpose: To support and encourage young surgeons who choose careers in investigation and academic surgery. During the fellowship years, the awardee should have a primary role in research and teaching. The fellow should have a faculty position following the fellowship in the department of surgery of the sponsoring institution.
Eligibility: PhD., MD, other professional. The applicant must have completed an ACGME-approved residency in general surgery or a surgical specialty and hold a faculty appointment in an accredited medical school or a similar medical institution. The application for the fellowship must be submitted within five years from the time that the applicant has completed their residency. Acceptance of other career development or fellowship awards precludes application for the ASAF Fellowship.
Link: http://www.americansurgical.info/awards_Fellowship.cgi
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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Progeria Research Foundation
Deadline: May 4, 2012
Funding: Up to $50,000 per year for up to 2 years
Purpose: To allow an investigator to embark on new lines of investigation, and to produce enough preliminary data to be competitive for longer-term funding by NIH and/or other agencies within 3 award categories: Innovator Awards, Established Investigator Awards, and Specialty Awards.
Eligibility: All grantees will be required to present their work at each PRF workshop taking place during their funding period, including any approved no cost extension period.
Link: http://www.progeriaresearch.org/research_funding_opportunities.html
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