Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Foundation Research Grants
The Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Foundation (PMDF) is awarding 2 grants of $5000 each for research into any aspect of Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders, particularly dystonias. We are especially interested in funding basic or clinical research into the causes of or treatments for these disorders.
Application requirements:
A 1-page, single-spaced summary of the proposed research written in language a layperson could understand, including background, significance, and qualifications of the investigative team (typeface: Times font 12, 1-inch margins).
A proposal written in scientific language, such as is used in a journal article, of no more than 10 single-spaced pages (typeface: Times font 12, 1-inch margins). Sections should include background and significance, specific aims, hypotheses, description of the proposed study methods, description of the research facilities, and budget.
A vitae of the primary investigator. If the primary investigator is a student, please send a vitae for both the student and research supervisor. Please be sure that the vitae contains current contact information.
Three relevant articles authored by the primary investigator.
Grant requirements:
Money cannot be used to support travel, rent, or indirect costs.
Grantees will be required to submit short, abstract-style quarterly progress reports.
Please send completed application to: The Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Foundation, C/O Vi Tran, Executive Director, 18430 Brookhurst Street, Suite 202 N, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Materials must arrive by end of day, February 29, 2008. Please visit our website at www.pmdf.org.
Parkinson Study Group: Request for Proposals
Submission deadline: Friday, March 14, 2008
The Mentored Clinical Research Award (MCRA) for new investigators is funded by a grant from the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) to the Parkinson Study Group (PSG). The purpose of this grant is to support a new investigator for a 1 year project in patient oriented research in Parkinson's disease or other parkinsonian disorders under the mentorship of an experienced investigator. The goal of the Award is to provide funding for an investigator with the potential to become an independent researcher.
Appropriate applicants for the MCRA are clinicians and scientists who are within 5 years of having completed formal training. The proposal should be hypothesis driven and amenable to completion in one year. The proposal should be directed toward patient oriented research in Parkinson's disease or related parkinsonian disorders. The applicant must identify an appropriate mentor or mentors with extensive research experience. Either the applicant or the mentor must be a member of the PSG.
Proposals should be sent electronically to roseanna.battista@ctcc.rochester.edu with a cover note that includes the candidate's name and the title of study. Proposals received will be reviewed by the PSG Mentoring Committee and applicants notified by May 2, 2008. Funding will begin on July 1, 2008 and continue until June 30, 2009.
For more details, please visit the PSG web site at www.parkinson-study-group.org.
International Essential Tremor Foundation Request for Proposals
Submission Deadline: February 28
Funding Period Begins: July 1
The IETF is receptive to receiving proposals for grants addressing the nosology, etiology, pathogenesis, treatment or other topics relevant to essential tremor (ET).
The aim is to stimulate inquiry into this poorly understood clinical disorder and to provide support to projects that are innovative and give promise of receiving more substantial support from NIH and/or other sources if sufficient preliminary information can be obtained from projects supported by the IETF.
Concise, clearly written proposals that are hypothesis-driven have the best chance of being funded. Proposals should be appropriate for a one-year funding period with the possibility of being renewed for a second year. Additional project support beyond the first year of funding requires a second proposal and explanation for additional funding, to be reviewed in competition with all proposals submitted during that funding cycle. In general, each IETF research grants will not exceed $50,000 for a given year. Institutional indirect costs will not be provided.
Grant guidelines and application can be obtained from the IETF website www.essentialtremor.org on the home page under the topic "Research" located in the left hand column. Applications must be sent electronically to: .
Sarah Matheson Trust for Multiple System Atrophy Research Grants
The Sarah Matheson Trust (SMT) has funds available for a number of research Project Grants. By funding research the Trust hopes both to improve understanding of the fundamental cause and pathogenesis of MSA and by supporting research which focuses on relieving symptoms, improve the quality of life of patients with MSA.
Applications are invited for 3 year Project Grants of up to £180,000. Candidates must be employed by the UK institution in which they intend to undertake the work.
Applications must be made on the Project Grant Application Form, which is available from the SMT Website http://www.msaweb.co.uk/research1.htm
Completed applications should be submitted electronically to , and in hard copy (with signatures) to The Sarah Matheson Trust, Pickering Unit, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY
The closing date for applications is 31st March 08.