Research Authority - Technion R&D Foundation
Active Funding Resources: Full list
Sub-lists: Life | Exact and Material | Soc & Humanities
For any assistance call Robi Guttman, 2152, robertg@technion... or Xenia Markuze, 3059, xenia@technion...
The list is arranged in chronological order (dd.mm) of deadlines, first Israeli, then Foreign
Israeli:
4.6
| Maccabi
Institute for Health Services Research: Research Grants - pre-proposals
A one year grant of 100,000 NIS for research into Health Services. Priority is given to collaboration with Maccabi researchers. Fields of interest for 2012 are:
1. Medical care in chronic diseases, with focus on integration among multiple care providers and patient empowering in disease management
2. Care for the Aged including preventive measures and integration of medical and community care
3. The effect of organizational intervention on work quality and efficiency of community physicians
4. Online services: Tele-medicine
5. Models of integration for hospital and community medical care - development and evaluation
www.maccabi-research.org/he/332.html
6.6
| MOST: Infrastructure Research in Brain
Research: Neurophysiology and Neurodegenerative Diseases (incl. social
implications)
Most is soliciting joint research proposals (at least 2 institutions) in [1] Neurophysiology [2] Neurodegenerative Diseases (including social implications). Funding: up to 2 million NIS over 2 years. The total allocation for this program is 5 million NIS.
www.most.gov.il/Departments/Scientific+Infrastructures+Program/2012/brain.htm
6.6
| MOST: Infrastructure Research in the Field of Orphan diseases (ALS) 2012
Most is soliciting joint research proposals (at least 2 institutions) in Orphan diseases ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Funding: 2 million NIS over 3 years. The total allocation for this program is 2 million NIS.
www.most.gov.il/Departments/Scientific+Infrastructures+Program/2012/disease.htm
6.6
| MOST: Infrastructure Research in the Field of Alternative and Renewable
Energy Sciences 2012
Most is soliciting joint research proposals (at least 2 institutions) in the field of Renewable and Alternative Energy with an Emphasis on Development of Drop-In Fuels as a Fossil Fuel Alternative for Combustion Engines. The proposed research should be application oriented but not for immediate application.
Funding: 2 million NIS over 3 years. The total allocation for this program is 10 million NIS.
www.most.gov.il/Departments/Scientific+Infrastructures+Program/2012/renewable+energies.htm
15.6 | MEKOROT: Water Research (preliminary proposals)
MEKOROT is soliciting research proposals in the following topics (see essential specifications on the linked file):
- Water quality, environment protection and water security;
- Decision support tools and models to deal with water events;
- Desalinization and Membrane Systems;
- Hydrology;
- Energy;
- Engineering services.
Call for proposal in Hebrew. Abstract form. Letter to submitters.
17.6
| MOST: Knowledge Centers (MERKAZEY YEDA) in "Fuel Substitutes for
Transportation"
The Ministry intends to fund one or more Knowledge Centers in the field of "Fuel Substitutes for Transportation" - development of alternative fuels for internal combustion engine from plants, algae and bio-mass...
Funding: The total budget allocated by the Ministry is 3 Million NIS, intended to support one or more Centers. The budget for each Center should be at least 2 Million NIS for 3 years period while a minimum of 25% of the budget should come from own institutional resources. The Centers are expected to become budgetary independent and to cover their expenses by services provided and other sources.
Interested researchers should carefully read the Call for Proposals and contact the Research Authority to check the funding feasibility - robertg@technion.ac.il, 2152
www.most.gov.il/Departments/Scientific+Infrastructures+Program/2012/transport.htm
17.6
| MOST: Collaboration program with China in Nano-Materials
and Apoptosis
Chinese-Israeli research teams are hereby invited to submit joint research proposals on
- Advanced Novel Nano-Materials
- Programmed Cell Death: Protein Structure and Mechanism.
Funding: up to $70,000 for each side over two years. About 7 joint projects will be funded.
http://www.most.gov.il/Departments/International+Scientific+Relations/Asia/China/cfp/nano+china.htm
5.7
| Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (Tashtyiot):
Research Proposals in Energy, Soil and Oceanography
Research grants for 3 years in Energy, Soil and Oceanography. For detailed topics see page 1-2 of the Call.
For the first time it is possible to submit joint research proposals with partners from the Joint Research Center (JRC) of the European Union in the following subjects: Mobility and SG Interoperability / Smart grids / Energy efficiency / Solar devices testing facilities / Emission Characterization of Alternative fuels (biofuels, GTL, LPG, methanol blends…etc.). For further details on JRC collaborations please contact the Liaison office - 3097
Funding: Proposals in Soil and Oceanography fields are limited to 55,000 NIS/year. Higher amounts may be requested only with a special justified request. Proposals in the field of Energy are not limited. Average of past budgets was ~155,000 NIS/year. There is no indication yet on the JRC funding amounts.
* In addition to the usual evaluation criteria, up to 20% will be added for collaboration with industry or with other academic institutions in Israel or abroad. Additional evaluation points will be added for focal topics issued by the Ministry (AMOT MIDA, page.4)
http://energy.gov.il/InformationForPublic/tenders/Pages/GxmsMniTenders_21_12.aspx
13.7
| Minerva: Gentner Symposia
Gentner Symposia may be held in Germany or Israel in all areas of research. They are aimed to initiate new collaborations in fields that are not yet in the focus of German-Israeli cooperations. The Symposia shall bring together Israeli scientists with colleagues from Germany and from other countries. Roughly 50% of the participants should be PhD students and post docs who will have the opportunity to get in contact with senior scientists. In each country, the scientists should come from various institutions. Proposals should NOT involve similar/identical topics or the same group of people as previous ones (www.minerva.mpg.de/gentner/list.html). Funding: up to 30,000 Euro.
16.7 | MOST: Infrastructure Research on the Israeli Population Preparedness
for Earthquake (PE)
MOST is soliciting research proposals to deal with the Israeli population preparedness in case of earthquake. Funding: up to 200,000 NIS over 3 years for projects conducted by one institution and 400,000 NIS over 3 years for joint projects of two institutions or more. Total allocation for this program is one million NIS. Requested topics:
1. Prevalent Perception of the Israeli population about the preparedness to cope with a severe earthquake and its consequences
2. PE at the individual, local and national level with focus on factors that may ameliorate it
3. Challenges and opportunities that may arise from involvement of the wide public in PE
4. Factors influencing the population level of knowledge on PE
5. Modeling an effective, lasting, culture-sensitive and multi-level dialog with the wide public on PE
6. Long range Post-Earthquake rehabilitation - Analysis of social challenges and opportunities at the planning stage
7. Principles and methodologies for promoting public PE
8. Estimation of casualty rates (bodily and mentally) in case of earthquake
www.most.gov.il/Departments/Scientific+Infrastructures+Program/2012/earthquake.htm
16.7
| MOST: Collaboration program with the Czech Republic in Advanced Computing /
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Czech-Israeli research teams are invited to submit joint research proposals on
* Advanced Computing
* Neurodegenerative Diseases
Funding: up to 60,000 Euro for each side over two years. About 6 joint projects will be funded.
www.most.gov.il/Departments/International+Scientific+Relations/Europe/czech/cfp.htm
31.7 | Ministry of Agriculture (HANHALAT ANAFIM) - Vegetables: Research Grants (Pre-proposals)
Research Grants for up to 3 years. For more Info read the file.
www.science.moag.gov.il > KOL KORE
1.9
| Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Batsheva de Rothschild
Fund: Aharon and Ephraim Katzir
Fellowships
are intended for extended studies in research and the learning of new methods at leading laboratories in the world in the life sciences, the exact sciences and engineering. Each fellowship is for up to $5K and will cover travel and accommodation expenses of the awardee alone. The fellowship is for 1 – 2 months in laboratories worldwide.
Call for proposal. | Guidelines.
6.9
| BSF: Israeli-American-Palestinian Workshops
Joint applications from US and Israeli co-PIs to organize a workshop focused on bringing together Israeli, US and Palestinian scientists for the purpose of facilitating development of joint research projects. These new partnerships should manifest in the preparations of new research applications to be submitted to various funding agencies (other than BSF). Focus is on areas of research having broad regional importance, such as (but not limited to) environment, water, alternative sustainable energy, genetic and infectious diseases. BSF’s budget for workshops is $50,000, to be given to one workshop, or divided between two workshops (more likely).
www.bsf.org.il/bsfpublic/DefaultPage1.aspx?PageId=24&innerTextID=24
www.bsf.org.il/data/FormsToDownload/BSF-Workshops-call.pdf?PageId=241&innerTextID=241
2.9
| ISF: Publication support in the fields of Humanities, Anthropology and
Political Science
Support
of 50% for book publishing and up to 100% for editing and translation
www.isf.org.il/english/applications_guidlines.asp
1.10
| DFG: Trilateral German-Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation - Preliminary
proposals
The program support peaceful development in the Middle East. In appropriate cases it is possible for a partner from another of Israel’s neighbor countries to participate in a project, either instead of, or in addition to, the Palestinian partner. The DFG funds the project expenses for all three partners. The German funding recipient is responsible for forwarding the funds to the Israeli and Palestinian partners in accordance with the award. Funding: Up to 5 years (with a 2-year initial phase). The average amount for all groups would be €150,000-€200,000 / year.
www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/international_cooperation/trilateral_projects/in_brief
ISF Programs for
2012 - www.isf.org.il/english/applications_guidlines.asp
* Some details are taken from 2011 round where ISF
has not published this year program details.
** When
not otherwise stated, a researcher can submit different proposals to many
programs.
2.9 | ISF: Publication support in the
fields of Humanities, Anthropology and Political Science
Support of 50% for book publishing and up to 100% for editing and translation
1.11 | ISF: Individual Research Grants
ISF accepts applications in: exact sciences and technology, life sciences and medicine, and humanities and social sciences. The grants are given to 1-4 investigators for up to 4 years (5 years as pilot in life sciences and medicine). The proposals are evaluated by their scientific excellence: [1] Originality & innovation, [2] Project importance & implications, [3] Adequacy of methods, and [4] Suitability of investigators’ scientific background (see review instructions: www.isf.org.il/english/reviews_guidlines.asp). Funding: There is no formal limit. The average annual budget for grants in exact sciences and technology stands at 203,500 NIS, in life sciences and medicine at 244,000 NIS, in humanities 109,000 NIS and in social sciences at 123,500 NIS
1.11 | ISF: BIKURA Individual track for
"High Risk" Projects
In contrast to previous years the program will not fund interdisciplinary research per se, but only "high risk" research [as defined in the program guidelines. Full proposals, along with an abbreviated proposal (previously called preliminary) will be submitted together by Nov. 1.
1.11 | ISF-NFSC: Collaboration program with
China in Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture
Collaboration program with the National Natural Science Foundation of China. In 2012 the program will accept joint research proposals in Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture with budget amounts of $100,000/year for each side, for 3 years.
1.11 | ISF - Broad Inst.: Collaboration
program in "mammalian
circuits" / PostDoc Fellowships
Details expected soon. Some general information see here:
www.broadinstitute.org/news/3980
* A PI can apply either for Broad collaboration program OR MORASHA Biomedical Program OR JDRF Diabetes Program, in a given application round.
1.11 | ISF: MORASHA Biomedical Research
Program in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Genetic Disorders and Metabolic Diseases
The program aims to strengthen the basic and the clinical research in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Genetic Disorders and Metabolic Diseases [Diabetes (type I & II), Obesity, Hyperlipidemia]. Funding: 360,000 NIS/year X 3 years + equipment in amount of up to 120,000 NIS. ISF will fund up to 20 projects.. Institutional matching is required in amount of 15% (for the matching issues, if you consider to apply, please write to Robi - robertg@trdf.technion.ac.il). As from this round the full proposals, along with an abbreviated proposal (previously called preliminary) will be submitted together by Nov.1.
* A PI can apply either for Broad collaboration program OR MORASHA Biomedical Program OR JDRF Diabetes Program, in a given application round.
1.11 | ISF-JDRF Joint Program in Type I Diabetes Research - Preliminary proposal
The program aims to strengthen the basic and the clinical research in Diabetes type I. Funding: 500,000 NIS/year X 3 years + equipment in amount of up to 120,000 NIS. ISF intends to fund up to 8 projects. Proposals will be evaluated in 2 stages; first, a preliminary proposal will be submitted by Nov. 1. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by 1.2.2013.
* A PI can apply either for Broad collaboration program OR MORASHA Biomedical Program OR JDRF Diabetes Program, in a given application round.
Application deadline to be decided |
ISF-JDRF: Joint Program in Type 1 Diabetes Research - Collaborative Research
Grants - Preliminary proposals
The program aims to strengthen the basic and the clinical research in Diabetes type I and to bring new scientists from other fields into type 1D diabetes research through close collaboration with acknowledged experts in diabetes. One of the program aims is to make possible participation of foreign researchers and to develop skills and technologies that are not currently available in Israel. Funding: 740,000 NIS/year X 3 years including equipment in amount of up to 120,000 NIS. The research should be performed mainly in Israel but up to 35% of the budget may be transferred to foreign participants.
1.11 | ISF: Research Grants in Petroleum
Alternatives for Transportation – Preliminary proposals
Funding: 360,000 NIS/year X 4 years + equipment in amount of up to 180,000 NIS. Proposals will be evaluated in 2 stages; first, a preliminary proposal will be submitted by Nov. 1. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by 25.12.
1.12 | ISF: Research Workshops in Petroleum
Alternatives for Transportation
The program will contribute to research workshops that will take place in 2013.
1.12 | ISF: Centers of Excellence (MOKDEY
MEHKAR), New and Extensions
A Center of Excellence will consist of at least 3 research groups. Grants are awarded for 4 years with possible extension for another 4 years. The max. budget is 5.4 million NIS in Natural Sciences and 2.7 million NIS in Social Sciences and Humanities. ISF intends to fund 3 new Centers of Excellence.
* A PI can apply either for an Individual Research Grant OR for a Center of Excellence, in a given application round.
1.12
| ISF: Research Workshops
The program is designated for researchers holding Individual Research Grants or Centers of Excellence (beginning from 2nd year of the grant till one year after its end), and sponsors research workshops in topics related to the awarded grants. Funding: up to 70,000 NIS. ISF contribution will not exceed 75% of the total cost of the workshop. ISF will contribute with 140,000 NIS to workshops organized within the Institute for Advanced Studies.
17.12
| USAID: MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAM (MERC)
Program funds peer-reviewed collaborative research projects between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Established as a result of the Camp David Peace Accords to promote Arab-Israeli cooperation, MERC has expanded beyond its original participants, Egypt and Israel. To date, the program has also funded Arab-Israeli projects with participation from Jordan, Morocco, West Bank/Gaza, Lebanon, and Tunisia. Other Arab countries are also eligible, including those in the Maghreb and Gulf regions. MERC currently supports nearly 40 active Arab-Israeli projects across a wide range of topics.
The
dual goals of the MERC Program are:
1) To contribute to development and the quality of life in the Middle East region through the application of research and technology.
2) To contribute to Arab-Israeli cooperation by establishing strong working relationships that last beyond the life of the project.
Only proposals developed jointly by Arab and Israeli investigators are accepted. Projects must include at least one Israeli and one Arab institutional partner.
MERC projects are not restricted to a particular technical sector. The program seeks applied research and technology development proposals within the broad areas of the natural and physical sciences and engineering. Investigators are also encouraged to integrate social science approaches, economics and the use of computer technology into the research where appropriate.
Funding: Total MERC funding for all participants over the length of a project (usually 2 to 5 years) may not exceed $1 mln, including overhead. Recently awarded grants ranged from approximately $120,000 to $900,000 with an average size of about $500,000.
http://www.trdf.co.il/files/1909_kol_adddocs_1.pdf
Israeli - all year round:
Israel Insurance Association Research Fund: Research Grants on
Natural Hazards - Earthquakes / Sinkholes
The Fund issued a call for proposal dedicated to applied research on the following:
- Possible Earthquake in Israel and its implications;
- Sinkholes in the Dead Sea region;
Funding: the call specifies approximate amount of hundreds of thousands NIS over up to 3 years.
Israel Insurance Association Research Fund: Research Grants
The Fund welcomes applications for financial support for the purpose of conducting research on insurance matters, especially on the subject of motor bodily injury insurance, and other insurance branches of importance to the public interest (i.e Earthquake and other Natural hazards risks and insurance). Funding: ask the Research Authority - 2152
Eng: www.igudbit.org.il/eng/Index.asp?CategoryID=451
Heb: www.igudbit.org.il/Index.asp?CategoryID=420
Guidelines and form: www.igudbit.org.il/_Uploads/1616keren(1).doc
The Batsheva de Rothschild Foundation: Batsheva Seminars in Natural Sciences
Scientific seminars of at least 4 days funded with $40,000. applications to be submitted at least one year before the intended date.
www.academy.ac.il/data/projects/23/Batsheva%20Seminar%20Guidelines7-11.pdf
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) (HA'RASHUT LE'NIAROT ERECH): Research Grants
Research grants in amount of 5,000-40,000 NIS in subjects relevant to ISA activity.
www.isa.gov.il/Default.aspx?Site=MAIN&ID=3302
| www.isa.gov.il/research
MOST - BMBF: German-Israeli Cooperation in Water Technology - Young Scientists Exchange Program
In order to encourage young scientists to engage themselves in the Water Technology Research Program in the framework of the German-Israeli Cooperation, BMBF and MOST have initiated a young scientists exchange program. The program is open to Israeli and German diploma/M.Sc.-students, post graduates, doctoral degree students, and post doctorates candidates who wish to spend a training period in Israel or Germany for 1-6. Candidates are considered “Young Scientist” if no more than 3 years have passed since receiving the PhD.
www.most.gov.il/NR/rdonlyres/A46A432D-E43C-404D-B182-481A0E6DA8DA/0/technowater.pdf
Israel Anti-Drug Authority: Research Grants
Research in medical, behavioral and other fields related to drug and Alcohol addiction.
www.antidrugs.gov.il/template/default.asp?maincat=12
Foreign:
28.5 | ALS Association: Clinical Management and Research
a.
Clinical Research Pilot Study: This
request for proposals seeks to fund pilot clinical studies to obtain
preliminary clinical data which will support applications to the National
Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) for subsequent larger
clinical trials of an intervention to treat or prevent ALS. The proposed study
must address questions that, when answered, will optimize the design of more
definitive clinical trials rather than simply addressing the clinical question
with lower power. The research proposal
should directly address how the preliminary study will advance the design of a
subsequent definitive clinical trial for efficacy. Funding:
max $150K/year for max 2 years.
b. Clinical Management Grants: The aim of the Program is to improve care and living with ALS with a focus on clinical, psychological and/or social management of ALS. Examples of relevant clinical management studies for this mechanism include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Studies that address the gaps in the delivery of care (as outlined in the ALS practice parameters).
•Studies that explore and develop telemedicine for the care of individuals with ALS.
•Psychological interventions in ALS to address the significant mental health issues facing ALS patients and care givers.
•Nutritional and respiratory intervention
•Studies to address the needs of care givers for patients with ALS and cognitive/behavioral impairment.
Funding: max $100K/year for a max 2 years.
http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/rfa-clinical-research.html
30.5 | DARPA: I2O Office-Wide BAA (DARPA-BAA-11-34)
Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that results primarily in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of the art.
www.darpa.mil/Opportunities/Solicitations/DARPA_Solicitations.aspx
31.5
| Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research -
pre-proposals
* Target Validation: 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. Funding: $250K for 2 years.
* Therapeutics Development Initiative: Supports preclinical PD research at for-profit institutions, this funding program seeks to support preclinical development of Parkinson’s disease therapies which have the potential for fundamentally altering disease course and/or improving treatment of symptoms above and beyond current standards of care. Proposals must focus on key and critical preclinical studies necessary for developing, optimizing and evaluating therapeutic strategies that, if successful, can move into human testing. No budget limit, 2 years projects
www.michaeljfox.org/research_fundingOpportunities_program.cfm?SegmentID=1
31.5
| British Council and the Social Science Research Council: a collaborative
grants program "Our Shared Past"
The
program is to encourage new approaches to world history curriculum and
curricular content design in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and North
America. Our Shared Past grants will promote the development of international
scholarly communities committed to analyzing history curriculum and reframing
the teaching of world history through the identification of new scholarship and
the development of new curricular content that illustrate shared cultural,
economic, military, religious, social, and scientific networks and practices as
well as shared global norms and values that inform world history and society.
We anticipate awarding 5 grants of up to
US$75K. The grant period will span 12 months, from 1.9.2012, to 31.8.2013.
*
Grants will be made to research teams or research centers on US university
campuses, including, but not limited to, Title VI National Resource Centers.
While we especially encourage research teams/consortia that include partner
institutions from the United Kingdom and/or the Middle East/North Africa
region, the principal investigator must be based at a US university.
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/our-shared-past/
31.5
| DARPA: Robotics Challenge
Concise description of the funding opportunity - The primary goal of the DARPA Robotics Challenge program is to develop ground robotic capabilities to execute complex tasks in dangerous, degraded, human-engineered environments. The program will focus on robots that can utilize available human tools, ranging from hand tools to vehicles. The program aims to advance the key robotic technologies of supervised autonomy, mounted mobility, dismounted mobility, dexterity, strength, and platform endurance. Supervised autonomy will be developed to allow robot control by non-expert operators, to lower operator workload, and to allow effective operation despite low fidelity (low bandwidth, high latency, intermittent) communications.
Proposal Due Date: May 31, 2012
www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f1a9cb8afea5b23da16cf9ce8f93063d&tab=core&_cview=1
1.6
| Volkswagen Foundation: Key Issues in the Humanities
Integrative projects in the area of cultural studies and social sciences. Humanists are called upon to identify topics which on the one hand possess the weight of a key topic for their disciplines, but which on the other hand also have links to questions under discussion in society. The overriding objective of this funding initiative is for the humanities to attract greater attention and gain a clearer profile, also and especially among the general public.
www.volkswagenstiftung.de/funding/challenges/key-issues-in-the-humanities.html?L=1
1.6
| National Alopecia Areata
Foundation (NAAF): Alopecia Areata Initiative -
Innovation Awards Program 2012
The Alopecia Areata Initiative will fund a minimum of two Innovation Awards in the first funding cycle. These awards will focus on funding the following area of interest: Characterization of the human relapsing, remitting disease process at the molecular and cellular level. Funding: $200K/year for 2years ($400K over 2 years).
1.6
| Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC): Pre-application
PCC supports high-quality, high-impact, novel research that has a high likelihood of success and of resulting in methods or products that will advance the anti-doping field and ensure integrity in sport. The PCC is currently requesting proposals for the following topic(s):
Detection of Human Growth Hormone Use
Detection of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) using low volume and alternative specimens
Funding: 2-year to 3-year projects ranging in funding between $100,000 and $1,000,000
www.cleancompetition.org/rfps.aspx
1.6
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc. (CFFT): Clinical Research
Awards
Projects may address diagnostic or therapeutic methods related to CF or the pathophysiology of CF, and applicants must demonstrate access to a sufficient number of CF patients from CF Foundation-accredited care centers and to appropriate controls. Up to $100K per year (plus 8% indirects) for a maximum of three years may be requested for single-center clinical research grants. For multi-center clinical research, the potential award is up to $225K per year (plus 8% indirects) for a maximum of 3 years. For trials exceeding these limitations, please contact Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics before submission.
http://www.cff.org/research/ForResearchers/FundingOpportunities/ClinicalResearchAwards/
4.6
| Moore Foundation's: Marine Microbiology Initiative - Investigator Awards
The initiative supports research in marine microbial ecology and related fields, enabling a comprehensive understanding of marine microbial communities, including their genetic diversity, composition, and function; their ecological role in the oceans; and their contribution to ocean health and productivity. The program will select 10-15 current and emerging leaders from around the world, at varying stages of their careers, who represent a variety of scientific backgrounds — from microbial ecology to biogeochemistry, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, and beyond. Funding: $200K - $500K per year, for an aggregate amount of approx. $25 million over 5 years.
4.6
| Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC): Call for Grant Applications in
Cross-disciplinary Semiconductor Research (CSR)
The role of this program is to stimulate non-traditional thinking about the issues facing the semiconductor industry. It is intended to seed new research and programs for the SRC GRC, SRC FCRP, and SRC NRI. Consistent with the incubator role of the initiative, the CSR proposals awarded will be 1 year non-overhead bearing grants at a funding level of $40K. Awardees are encouraged to develop a proposal for follow-on funding of expanded programs by the SRC GRC, SRC FCRP, SRC NRI or other agencies. Follow-on funding will depend on the availability of funds and strategic plan alignment. The SRC CSR Program specifically solicits exploratory proposals in three related but distinct areas in 2012. I) Emerging Technology, and II) Emerging Design, and III) Emerging Materials.
6.6
| DOD-CDMRP: Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program - Pre-application
The FY12 PRMRP topic areas are listed below.
• Arthritis
• Composite Tissue Transplantation
• Drug Abuse
• Dystonia
• Epilepsy
• Food Allergies
• Fragile X Syndrome
• Hereditary Angioedema
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Interstitial Cystitis
• Listeria Vaccine for Infectious Disease
• Lupus
• Malaria
• Nanomedicine for Drug Delivery Science
• Neuroblastoma
• Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disease
• Paget’s Disease
• Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis
• Scleroderma
• Tinnitus
• Tuberculosis
- Clinical Trial Award supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials of novel interventions with the potential to have a significant impact on patient care in the topic area of interest. Funding: $2.2M over 5 years;
- Technology/Therapeutic Development Award supports the development of new diagnostics or therapies that have the potential to make a strong clinical impact in the topic area of interest. Product-oriented: Device; Drug; Clinical guidance/guidelines. Clinical trials will not be funded. Funding: $1.5M over 3 years
https://cdmrp.org/Program_Announcements_and_Forms/
6.6
DOD-CDMRP: Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) - Pre-proposal
- Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award supports the exploration of highly innovative, untested, potentially groundbreaking concepts in prostate cancer. Emphasis is on innovation; potential impact may be difficult to predict. Human subject studies are permitted provided the studies are exempt or eligible for expedited review. Preliminary data are strongly discouraged. Peer and programmatic reviewers are blinded to the identities of the PI, collaborators, and their institutions. Funding: $75K over max 1 year.
- Physician Research Training Award: Supports training of physicians with clinical duties for careers in prostate cancer research. PIs must demonstrate a commitment to a career at the forefront of prostate cancer research and clinical practice. PIs must have a designated mentor with an established research program in prostate cancer. Institutions must provide at least 40% protection of PI’s time for research. Projects that focus on providing training in basic research are highly encouraged. Funding: max$520K ($130K/year) over max 4 years.
- Postdoctoral Training Award: supports prostate cancer research training opportunities for postdoctoral trainees who are recent doctoral graduates. PIs must have a designated mentor who is an experienced prostate cancer researcher. Funding: max $115K ($57.5K/year) over max 2 years.
https://cdmrp.org/Program_Announcements_and_Forms/
8.6
| Myositis Association: Letter of Intent
Current available funding is for up to $50,000 per year for 2 years for research into juvenile myositis, and up to $50,000 per year for 2 years for research into any other form of myositis. Funded proposals may take the form of:
- Research Fellowships – to support a young physician, or PhD scientist, who is beginning a career in myositis research in the laboratory of an established myositis investigator.
- Research Grants – to support new or innovative myositis research projects.
https://www3447.ssldomain.com/myositis/template/page.cfm?id=462
8.6
| Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation: Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator
Award
Two career development research awards of $75,000 each to be given over three years ($25,000 per year) to two female geneticists from anywhere in the world, who are in their first three years of an independent faculty-level position in any area of genetics.
http://www.ashg.org/awards/2012/rosalind_franklin12.html
10.6
| German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF): Green Talents
Competition
BMBF is seeking 25 outstanding young scientists (Master student or above, up to 35 years) who work on answers to the urgent questions of our time:
Society – How do we want to live: Sustainability strategies in policymaking, business, and society; Megacities: waste and water management, CO2-neutral cities and houses, disaster prevention; Mobility: bio fuels, electric mobility, new mobility concepts
Green Economy - How can we make value creation sustainable: Resource and energy efficiency, material efficiency, recycling, and substitution with innovative materials; Storage technologies and smart grids.
Environment - What environment do we want to live in: Climate protection, adaptation to climate change; System earth: biodiversity, land-use, and water management
In fall 2012, the awardees will be taken on a two-week tour to outstanding German research institutions to gain first-hand insights into sustainability research in Germany, to establish new contacts, to discuss their own research projects with experts from academia and industry, and to actively contribute to the ongoing scientific discussion – not least at the 9th BMBF Forum for Sustainability (FONA-Forum: www.fona.de/en/index.php) in Berlin. During the following year, the awardees will be invited for an additional research stay of up to 3 months at a German university, research institution, or company in order to carry out or further develop a research project.
14.6
| Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) & Canadian Centre for
International Governance Innovation (CIGI): Grant Program - Preliminary
INET and CIGI seek to advance new thinking on economic issues by sponsoring scholars worldwide, in economics as well as in related fields such as political science, sociology, anthropology, history, and the physical sciences. Funding: $25,000 - $250,000. Research themes (more details on site):
• Financial Instability and Macroeconomic Management
• Political Economy of Income and Wealth Distribution and Inequality Dynamics
• Governance of the International Monetary and Financial Systems
• Innovation
http://ineteconomics.org/grants
15.6 | Thrasher Research Fund: Early Career Award Program in children’s health - concept papers
Funds research topics important to children’s health. Both incidence and severity are considered when determining the significance of a problem being studied. Eligible to apply are: 1. Physicians who are in a residency/fellowship training program, or one year after. 2. Post-doctoral researchers up to 3 years after the Ph.D. Funding: up to $25K over 2 years. Success rate: 20%.
The fund has also a regular grant of ~$230K over 3 years where concept proposals are accepted any time.
15.6 | Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): Research Grant -
pre-proposal
MDA supports research aimed at developing treatments for the muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the neuromuscular system. These are the muscular dystrophies (among which are Duchenne and Becker); motor neuron diseases (including ALS and SMA); the peripheral nerve disorders (CMT and Friedreich's ataxia); inflammatory myopathies; disorders of the neuromuscular junction; metabolic diseases of muscle as well as other myopathies. Funding: up to $150K/year for 3 years.
www.mdausa.org/research/guidelines.html
15.6 | Eppendorf &
Science Prize for Neurobiology
The Prize in amount of $25,000 is awarded annually to one young scientist, 35 years of age or younger, for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology conducted by him/her during the past 3 years.
15.6 | Muscular Dystrophy Association: Development Grant -
Letters of intent
MDA will consider an application for a research grant from a candidate who may be a member of a research team in the laboratory of an independent investigator (Principal Investigator) under whose guidance the applicant will be given flexibility to conduct a neuromuscular disease research project. Check your eligibility for Development Grant here: http://mdausa.org/research/guidelines.html#developmentGrant
https://proposalcentral.altum.com/default.asp?gmid=44
15.6 | James S. McDonnell Foundatin -
JSMF: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Complex Systems
The Complex Systems program supports scholarship and research directed toward the development of theoretical and mathematical tools that can be applied to the study of complex, adaptive, nonlinear systems. It is anticipated that research funded in this program will address important questions in diverse fields. While the program's emphasis is on the development and application of the theory and tools used in the study of complex research questions and not on particular fields of research per se, JSMF is particularly interested in the continued development of complex systems science, and in projects attempting to apply complex systems approaches to coherently articulated questions. Proposals intending to apply complex system tools and models to problems where such approaches are not yet considered usual or mainstream are appropriate to the RFA but should be well justified as to why such approaches would be an advance. Funding: $200,000 over 2 years.
*In
order to get an idea of the topics awarded under the term of Complex Systems
you can use the search of granted awards: www.jsmf.org/grants/search.php
Eligibility criteria:
• Applicants should not currently have a Ph.D. and should not receive a Ph.D. on or before June 15, 2012.
• Ph.D. student applicants should have theoretical and/or experimental training in Complex Systems Science.
• Applicants should expect to complete coursework and dissertation sometime in 2013.
• Ph.D. students that have already identified a postdoctoral position and postdoctoral research mentor should not apply. Support for such positions is readily available through traditional funding mechanisms
• JSMF Fellowships can be only be used to support postdoctoral training at a qualified institution with 501(c)(3) status or foreign equivalent that is already on file with the foundation.
http://www.jsmf.org/apply/fellowship/
19.6 | DOD-CDMRP: Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program
- Visionary Postdoctoral Fellowship Award: Research must be in one or more of the FY12 PRCRP Topic Areas. Supports training of postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of an early-career investigator (mentor) with expertise in one or
more of the FY12 PRCRP Topic Areas. Supports training of postdoctoral fellow to include a budget option for research supplies. Applications must not address breast, prostate, lung (excluding mesothelioma), or ovarian cancer research. Preliminary data not required. Clinical trials will not be supported. Funding: $240K over up to 3 years.
- Career Development Award: Research with
emphasis in discovery must be in one or more of the FY12 PRCRP Topic Areas. Supports investigator in the early stages of their career.
Applications must not address breast, prostate, lung (excluding mesothelioma), or ovarian cancer research. Preliminary data
not required. Clinical trials will not be supported. Fumding:
$240K over up to 2 years.
** FY12 PRCRP Topic Areas:
• Blood cancers
• Colorectal cancer
• Genetic cancer research
• Kidney cancer
• Listeria vaccine for cancer
• Melanoma and other skin cancers
• Mesothelioma
• Pancreatic cancer
• Pediatric brain tumors
All applications must address research into at least one of the FY12 PRCRP Topic Areas.
https://cdmrp.org/Program_Announcements_and_Forms/
20.6 | DOD-CDMRP: Autism Research Program - Pre-application
- Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-impact ideas that advance the understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and lead to improved outcomes.Applications in the following areas are encouraged:
* Improved sub-grouping of individuals with ASD to inform the mechanisms, natural history, and response to treatment (e.g., biomarkers, risk factors, sex ratio).
* Identification of therapeutic targets, excluding new gene discovery.
* Psychosocial research across the lifespan, including influences in brain function/structure.
* Co-morbid conditions across the lifespan, especially sleep disorders and gastrointestinal issues.
Preliminary data are required. Clinical trials are not allowed.
Multiple Principal Investigator (PI) option: Up to three investigators may collaborate on a single application, each of whom will be recognized as a PI and receive a separate award.
Investigators are encouraged to submit their data to the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR), a secure bioinformatics platform for data sharing. Funding: $400K over up to 3 years.
- Pilot Award supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will drive the field of ASD forward. Applications in the following areas are encouraged:
* Improved sub-grouping of individuals with ASD to inform the mechanisms, natural history, and response to treatment (e.g., biomarkers, risk factors, sex ratio);
* Identification of therapeutic targets, excluding new gene discovery;
* Psychosocial research across the lifespan, including influences in brain function/structure;
* Co-morbid conditions across the lifespan, especially sleep disorders and gastrointestinal issues;
Preliminary data are not allowed. Clinical trials are not allowed. Not intended to support the continuation of existing studies or the next logical extension and/or incremental step. Projects involving human subjects or human biological substances must be either exempt under Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 219, Section 101(b) (32 CFR 219.101(b)) or eligible for expedited review under 32 CFR 219.110 or 21 CFR 56.110. Funding: $100K over 2 years.
https://cdmrp.org/Program_Announcements_and_Forms/
22.6 | Kennedy's Disease Association: Research
Grants
KDA is planning to fund one or more research grants this fall to further the understanding of the pathological mechanisms of Kennedy’s Disease. The KDA projects that funding for each grant will be up to $25K. Applications from junior investigators and from senior post-doctoral fellows are encouraged.
http://www.kennedysdisease.org/promote-research/research-grants
25.6 | Spencer Foundation: New project: “Evidence for the classroom”
- request for proposals
Request for Proposals reflects goals that both calling for evidence that can inform current discussions about data-based educational reforms and seeking to stimulate new thinking about how to use data in the classroom. We invite proposals for research studies that address the following central question: How do K-8 teachers use student performance data for instructional decisions and how do organizational and individual factors affect that use? (For terms amd detailes see the links). We plan to support research projects on this topic and anticipate funding projects through awards ranging from $40,000 to $300,000, covering direct and limited indirect costs for up to three years of work.
www.spencer.org/content.cfm/data-use-and-educational-improvement
www.spencer.org/resources/content/2/1/4/documents/RFP.pdf
26.6 | Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF): Program to
Accelerate Clinical Trials (PACT) for Alzheimer’s
Disease
The goal of this Request for Proposals is to increase the number of innovative drugs tested in humans for Alzheimer’s disease. This program will fund biomarker-based pilot clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease. Funding: up to $1,000,000 per application.
*Letter
of Intent is due two weeks prior to deadline. The deadlines for 2012 are July
10 and October 10.
26.6 | Yamada Bee Farm Grant for Honeybee Research
In order to protect individual health, the Institute for Bee Products & Health Science has been conducting researches on bee products and natural products from the stand point of preventive medicine. Research topics must be related to natural materials including honeybee products such as royal jelly, propolis, honey, bee larvae, bee pollen, etc. Any original and new research subjects are welcome as long as they are related to health and preventing medicine. There are two types of grant:
I. New research grant: for researchers or beekeepers who have never received the research grant from the Yamada Research Grant. Following list shows subjects of application:
1.Preventive medical researches on natural materials such as honeybee products. The following fields will be given a priority.
A. Brain science, neuroscience, mental science
B. Cardiology, gastroenterology, metabolomics (metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, etc.)
C. Immunology (cancer, allergy, etc.)
D. Otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology, stomatology
E. Anti-aging (skin, derma, bones, muscles, etc.) or longevity
2.Basic research on honeybees or beekeeping technology research.
Funding: up to 2,000,000 Japanese Yen (~$25K) per theme over 1 year.
II. Continuing research grant: For researchers or co-researchers who have previously received a research grant from the Yamada Research Grant.
Funding: up to 10,000,000 Japanese Yen (~$125K) per theme over 1 to 3 years.
http://grant.bee-lab.jp/grant/entry_eng.html
http://grant.bee-lab.jp/grant/grant_2012/guideline_eng.html
27.6 | DOD-CDMRP: Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic
Research Program (PRORP) - Pre-application
- Clinical Trial Award supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials that will have a significant impact on military combat-related orthopaedic injuries. Preliminary data are required. Military/Veteran study population highly encouraged. Funding: $2.5M for up to 5 years.
* Nested Career Development Option: additional funds of $225K may be requested to support the mentored career development of an active duty military research- or physician-scientist at an early career stage. (Total combined direct costs
of $2.725M)
- Translational Research Partnership Award supports the development of multidisciplinary translational research partnerships between clinicians and laboratory scientists to accelerate the movement of promising research hypotheses into clinical applications. Minimum of 2 PIs required; maximum of 3 PIs allowed. At least one partner must be a laboratory scientist and at least one partner must be a clinician. At least one partner must have significant experience in
orthopaedic research or orthopaedic medicine. Preliminary and/or published data are required. Does not support definitive clinical trials, but limited clinical testing is permissible. All applications must have a direct relevance to orthopaedic injuries sustained during combat or combatrelated activities. Funding: $500K for up to 3 years.
*Nested Career Development Option: additional funds of $225K may be requested to support the mentored career development of an active duty military research- or physician-scientist at an early career stage. (Total combined direct costs of $725K)
- Idea Development Award: Supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high gain research. Emphasis is on Innovation and Military Benefit. Preliminary data are not required. Clinical trials not allowed. Funding: $500K for up to 3 years.
*Nested Career Development Option: additional funds may be requested to support the mentored career development of an active duty military research- or physician-scientist at an early career stage. (Total combined direct costs of $725K).
https://cdmrp.org/Program_Announcements_and_Forms/
30.6 | Children’s Leukemia Research Association: Research Grant
Program
Any doctor at the Ph.D. or MD level who is involved in research towards finding the causes and cure for leukemia may apply. Funding: $30,000.
http://www.childrensleukemia.org/researchgrants.html
1.7 | EFSD/JDRF/NN: EFSD and JDRF and Novo Nordisk: European Programme in Type 1 Diabetes
Research
To foster multi-disciplinary research targeted at finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications. The award will normally be in an amount of €100K but the partnership will consider on a case-by-case basis special requests for amounts of up to €400K. The duration of each award may be one year or longer, depending upon the needs of the project and as justified in the application, so long as the total duration of the award does not exceed three (3) years. The specific goals of the Programme are to:
i.
promote the highest quality
of basic and clinical biomedical research in Europe and its associated
countries applicable to type 1 diabetes;
ii. expedite the practical application of scientific advances in our understanding of the aetiology, pathogenesis, treatment and prevention of type 1 diabetes and its complications;
iii. encourage clinical translational research bridging the bench and the bedside;
iv. increase awareness of type 1 diabetes research throughout Europe.
http://www.europeandiabetesfoundation.org/EFSD-JDRF-Novo/EFSD-JDRF-Novo-RFA12.html
1.7
| EFSD/JDRF/NN: EFSD and JDRF and Novo Nordisk: Fellowships in Type 1 Diabetes
Research
The objective of the EFSD/JDRF/NN Research Fellowships is to support young investigators engaged in research focused on type 1 diabetes and its complications.
Postdoctoral Fellowships, each in the amount of €50K (fifty thousand), will be awarded to individuals already holding a PhD, MD or equivalent degree. Application may be made by any paid-up member of EASD under the age of 38 years on 1 January 2012.
http://www.europeandiabetesfoundation.org/EFSD-JDRF-Novo/EFSD-JDRF-NN-Fship12.html
1.7 | Manpei
Suzuki Diabetes Foundation (MSDF): International Prize in Diabetes Research
The Prize in amount of $150,000, is for original and excellent achievements in diabetes research.
https://www.manpeisuzukiprize.org/
2.7 | Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR): Target Identification in
Lupus - Letter of Intent
The ALR funds research that will accelerate the development of new treatments for lupus. As such, grant proposals should be innovative in direction and utilize state-of-the-art techniques. Fundamental studies in genetics, immunology, cell biology and molecular biology to identify and characterize molecular systems must be oriented towards the development of drugs that would prevent and/or ameliorate clinical signs and symptoms of lupus. Funding for the TIL award will be made for up to $200K/year (max 3 years: total amount up to $600K) including indirect costs. Funding for the 3-rd year is based on the successful submission of a non competitive progress report.
http://www.lupusresearch.org/research/grants.html
6.7 | Mesothelioma Applied Research
Foundation: Mesothelioma Research Grants
Translational research for the treatment of malignant Mesothelioma. Encouraged projects include, but are
not limited to, benchwork/translational/clinical
investigations of:
1. Strategies for early detection of new or progressive disease;
2. Definition of targetable differences between normal and transformed mesothelium and development of novel strategies for treatment taking advantage of these targets;
3. Therapeutic intervention, including but not limited to: a. Immune
Response Targeted Therapy; b. Novel chemotherapeutic compounds; c. Novel
radiation or surgical techniques;
4. Determination of clinical/molecular determinants for prognosis.
Funding: $100K over 2 years ($50K/year).
10.7 | Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) - Charles River :
Use of Aged Rats as a Relevant Preclinical Model for the Development of
Therapeutics for Cognitive Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
To accelerate the discovery of new drugs for cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease, ADDF and Charles River Discovery Research Services (CRDRS) implement a grant program to fund pre-clinical studies focused on proof-of-concept testing of novel compounds in aged rats. CRDRS has made available aged rats up to 24 months old and relevant services that include: Morris Water Maze behavioral testing, in vivo 1H-MRS for N-Acetyl-Aspartate and other metabolites, FDG-PET imaging, biochemical and histological endpoint assessments, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis of compounds in biological fluids. Funding: $150K for one year, with the possibility of follow-on funding for one additional year. Priority interests for this RFP include:
• Testing of novel compounds and targets proposed to be associated with age-related neurodegeneration and impairment in cognition and behavior
• Employing novel outcome measures and/or biomarkers in the aged rat model
26.7 | DOD-CDMRP: Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) -
Pre-proposal
- Health Disparity Research Award supports new ideas based on innovative concepts or methodologies for prostate cancer disparity research that have the potential to make an important contribution to reducing and ultimately eliminating disparities in prostate cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality. Preliminary data are encouraged, but not required. Qualified Collaborator Option supports a higher level of funding for PIs who include a collaborator that significantly contributes to the research project such that it could not otherwise be accomplished and contributes a minimum 10% level of effort to the project. New Investigator Option supports applicants early in their faculty appointments or in the process of developing independent research careers. Nested Traineeship Option supports predoctoral or postdoctoral training for individuals committed to pursuing careers as independent investigators in prostate cancer health disparity research. Does not support clinical trials. Funding: $450K over 3 years. Funding for the Qualified Collaborator Option: max $600K over 3 years. Additional funds can be requested if including the Nested Traineeship Option.
https://cdmrp.org/Program_Announcements_and_Forms/
1.8 | National MS Society (NMSS): Research Grants
Studies related to multiple sclerosis that may serve in preventing, treating and curing MS and improving quality of life. NMSS supports fundamental as well as applied studies, non-clinical or clinical in nature, including projects in patient management, care and rehabilitation. Before submitting a proposal, investigators must consult the Research & Clinical Programs Department by phone or email to determine whether the research plan is appropriate and relevant to our goals. NMSS supports studies for terms of 1-5 years
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/for-professionals/researchers/get-funding/index.aspx
3.8 | DARPA: Cyber Fast Track (CFT) DARPA-PA-11-52
The CFT Program objective is to capture multiple small cyber projects with a focus on shorter time frames, low cost, and with the expectation of results demonstrated in less than 12 month periods. The program will accept proposals for any/all technologies related in the area of cyber. Specifically excluded in this effort is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e51e3a8f9ea8aae926b8ceffa2a9fa0b&tab=core&_cview=1
10.8 | Russell Sage Foundation: Project Awards in Basic Social
Science
The Foundation supports basic social science research within the "announced programs" (see below). The major awards range between $35K - $500K.
• Future of Work - the causes and consequences of changes in the quality of low-wage work in the United States and other advanced economies.
• research on current U.S. Immigration …
• Cultural Contact - understanding and improving relations between racial and ethnic groups in schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and other key institutional settings.
• Social Inequality - the social effects of rising economic inequality, with particular attention to the U.S.
• Behavioral Economics - which incorporates the insights of psychology and other social sciences into the study of economic behavior.
www.russellsage.org/how-to-apply/apply-project-awards
15.8 | EMBO - European Molecular Biology Organization: Long-Term Fellowship
Awarded for a period of up to 2 years and support post-doctoral research visits to laboratories throughout Europe and the world (up to 3 years if the receiving institute is in Singapore). All fellowships must involve movement between countries and one of those countries must be an EMBC Member State (Israel included).
www.embo.org/programmes/fellowships/long-term.html
20.8 | American Epilepsy Society - AES/Epilepsy Foundation: Research
Infrastructure Awards - letter of intent
The AES and the Epilepsy Foundation are partnering to provide an opportunity for scientists to obtain support for nationwide or international networks of clinical or basic science researchers focused on understanding the causes, consequences and treatment of epilepsy. These funds are meant to be used to support pilot projects and hold organizational and planning sessions with representatives from each center in the planned network. These planning sessions should also be used to develop the research effort and collect results that would be used to prepare and submit a larger application for support from the Federal Government and establish the multicenter research program over the long term. Funding: up to $50K/year for 2 years.
http://www.aesnet.org/go/research/aes-sponsored-grant/research-infrastructure-awards
20.8 | American Epilepsy Society - AES: Research Initiative Awards
The AES has established a novel grant opportunity for its membership that will provide seed support to encourage innovative basic or clinical research associated with the epilepsy field. Awards from the Research Initiative Fund will be given to AES members who are established investigators. Awards will be made based on the proposed budget, with an anticipated award of $30,000 – $50,000 per project. Up to three projects will be funded each year. Only AES members are eligible to apply as PI (although not all participating collaborators must be AES members).
http://www.aesnet.org/go/research/aes-sponsored-grant/research-initiative-awards
30.8 | DARPA: Defense Sciences Research and Technology
DARPA-BAA-11-65
The mission of the DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is to pursue and exploit fundamental science and innovation for National Defense. Therefore, DSO is soliciting proposal abstracts and full proposals for advanced research and development in a variety of enabling technical areas.
www.darpa.mil/Opportunities/Solicitations/DARPA_Solicitations.aspx
30.8 | Juvenule Diabetes Research
Foundation - JDRF: The Development of Tools and Technologies for Site-Targeted
Delivery of Therapeutics to Pancreatic Islet Endocrine Cell Types-Target
Identification and Validation - LOI
Projects may request up to $250K/year for 3 years. Note that the third year of funding will be dependent upon the achievement of predetermined milestones by the end of year 2.
http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=114027
31.8 | Volkswagen Foundation: Integration of Molecular Components
in Functional Macroscopic Systems - Outline proposals
To promote the advancement of molecular or nanoscale units to more complex functional systems at a macroscopic scale. The challenge lies in exploring the missing link between the macroscopic and the nano level. For this reason, the Foundation addresses the need to encompass the complete related research chain, from the production of nano-components, through their integration in larger systems, their controllability and manipulation, as well as proof of functional capability, up to and including the production of prototype devices or components. Proposals should therefore integrate at least 2 of these steps. The initiative is aimed at scientists drawn from the disciplines of chemistry, physics and biology, whereby the Foundation may also consider engineering sciences and medicine. Projects may be eligible for funding in the longer term, possibly up to 5 or 6 years.
31.8 | Gates Foundation:
Vaccine Innovation Award
The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award will celebrate revolutionary ways children in the poorest parts of the world are immunized. The winning innovation will be recognized with a US $250,000 prize. The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award is open to individuals from any discipline. We recognize that innovation in the delivery of vaccines can take many shapes. We are looking for ideas big or small that have resulted in tangible improvements in immunization coverage in developing country communities. Nominations must represent an innovative approach to vaccine delivery work that has demonstrated impact.
www.gatesfoundation.org/vaccines/Pages/vaccine-innovation-award.aspx
31.8
| Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM): Vision Grants - to improve patient
care in the intensive care unit
SCCM supports clinical and outcomes research specifically related to the Society’s objectives: [1] Education [2] Integrated Team of Dedicated Experts [3] Outcomes Measurements and Reporting [4] Continuous Improvement. SCCM interest is broad and includes applications that focus on technical aspects, such as electronic surveillance systems, or studies exploring cultural and educational factors among ICU staff that either impede or facilitate a climate promoting best practice and error reduction. Funding: $50K for one year.
http://www.sccm.org/Professional_Development/Research/Pages/SCCMVisionGrant.aspx
1.9
| Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation: executive summary
- Individual Grants: This grant is intended only to cover the salary of the applicant: For established investigators, post-docs, PhDs and technicians. The goals of the individual research grant programme are to perform/promote basic and clinical research related to spinal cord injury by encouraging new investigator’s work (including Ph.D. students and technicians) on regeneration and recovery processes, but also to encourage well-established researchers to develop new ideas and/or to transfer their efforts of other areas into spinal cord research. Maximum sum per grant is: €15K/ year for established investigator applicant; €42K/year for postdoctoral applicant; €27K/year for PhD applicant; €20K/year for technician applicant;
- Project Research Grants: This grant is intended to sustain a full research project: Funds cover personnel, equipment, animal costs, consumables, etc. Maximum sum per grant is €70K/year (€50K for Postdoctoral applicant) all inclusive. Indirect costs (overhead costs) are limited to 10% of direct costs (equipment, products, animals and animal care, fringe costs, etc.).
www.wingsforlife.com/en/research/application/
1.9 | Glaucoma Foundation: Research Grant
TGF's 3 focus areas are Optic Nerve Rescue and Restoration, Molecular Genetics, and Nanotechnology. Initial grant funding for a one-year period is for up to $40K; a grantee is permitted to apply for a renewal of up to $50K.
www.glaucomafoundation.org/Grant_Application.htm
1.9 | EFSD/Lilly European Diabetes Research Programme
Applications within any area of basic or clinical diabetes research. Funding: €100K Euro for one year or more.
http://www.europeandiabetesfoundation.org/Lilly/Programme/EFSD-Lilly-RFA12.html
1.9 | EFSD and Lilly: Mental Health and Diabetes Programme
Research aimed at clinical investigations into improved care of patients with diabetes and mental diseases including all forms of depression, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s. Special emphasis should given to improving the co-operation between psychiatric and diabetes care. Funding: up to € 250K. The duration of the award may be 1 year or longer, depending upon the needs of the project.
http://www.europeandiabetesfoundation.org/Lilly/Mental_Health_and_Diabetes/EFSD-Lilly-MHRFA12.html
3.9 | Plateforme Mutations: High throughput
sequencing and Rare Diseases
The goal is to support research projects aimed at identifying – by the use of high throughput exome sequencing and/or region specific sequencing - genes involved in rare diseases whose molecular basis remains unknown. Funding will vary from 50 to 100% of the incurred cost of the project.
www.cns.fr/spip/High-throughput-sequencing-and.html
6.9 | Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF): Accelerating DRUG DISCOVERY for Frontotemporal Dementias (2012 ADDF-AFTD RFP) - LOI
The ADDF and AFTD seek to accelerate and support drug discovery for FTD and related dementias. Priority areas for this program include:
• Target validation studies
• 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
Funding: $150K for 1 year.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS FUNDING WILL NOT SUPPORT APPLICATIONS FOR BASIC RESEARCH. The
deadline date for applications is September 20, 2012. Submission of a Letter of
Intent (LOI) is required prior to September 6th, 2012.
15.9 | EFSD, Chinese Diabetes Society and Lilly: Research
Fellowships in Diabetes for Chinese Young researchers to carry out a projects in Europe or associated
countries
The objective of the Research Fellowships is to encourage collaborative research in diabetes. Applications for fellowships may be accepted from applicants working in China to carry out a scientific project in a recognised research institution in Europe or its associated countries. Applicants should have demonstrated their ability in the field of diabetes research. Funding: 100K for 2 fellowships of Euro €50K each. The money awarded will be paid into the account of the host institution.
26.9 | Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF): Program to
Accelerate Clinical Trials (PACT) for Alzheimer’s Disease.
The goal of this Request for Proposals is to increase the number of innovative drugs tested in humans for Alzheimer’s disease. This program will fund biomarker-based pilot clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease. Funding: up to $1,000,000 per application.
*Letter of Intent is due two weeks prior to deadline. The deadline
for 2012 is October 10.
1.10 | Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation (ROTRF):
Clinically oriented research in Organ Transplantation - LOI
Clinically oriented research projects, such as observational clinical studies or studies that use human transplant samples for laboratory examinations, and focusing on the pathogenesis and prevention of human transplantation diseases, including organ injury and rejection, viral infection, and late graft deterioration. ROTRF may consider related clinical issues in non-transplant patients, including hepatitis C and other viral infections, and inflammatory processes relevant to human organ transplantation. These related clinical issues should demonstrate their relevance to disease phenotypes in organ transplant patients. ROTRF will also consider studies that investigate transplant populations, ethics, organ preservation and allocation, and healthcare delivery. ROTRF will welcome research in emerging technologies that examine the pathogenesis of human disease states in organ transplantation. Funding: up to 200,000 Swiss Francs (~$219K) over 2 years. Areas Funded by the ROTRF:
* Improvement of long-term graft survival and prevention of chronic
organ dysfunction
* Relevant immune recognition, regulation and effector mechanisms
* Histocompatibility
* Inflammation and tissue injury in transplantation
* Development of new agents for use in transplantation
* Prospective and specific analysis of human organ transplant populations
* Induction of antigen-specific unresponsiveness
* New clinical trial methods and surrogate endpoints
* Tissue injury and organ preservation relevant to transplantation
* Cell or tissue transplantation relevant to organ transplantation
www.rotrf.org/grantprogramme/rotrf/index.html
15.10 | Lesbian Health Fund (LHF): Research on lesbian health.
LHF's mission is to improve the health of lesbians and their families through investigation and research. Funding: up to $10,000. Research goals include:
* Determination of rates and risk factors for cancers and other diseases among lesbians
* Issues of access to medical care for lesbians
* Study of mental health concerns of lesbians and their families
* Definition and investigation of lesbian family issues
* Methodologic exploration of diversity in the lesbian population
www.glma.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=959&grandparentID=594&parentID=922&nodeID=1
15.10
| John Templeton Foundation: Core Funding
Areas (Pre-proposals)
Short on-line pre-application is requested. ** Science & the Big Questions:
- Mathematical & Physical Sciences: Foundational questions in mathematics or that seek a deeper understanding of the nature of reality within the realm of physics, cosmology, astronomy, chemistry, or other physical sciences. Projects that are unlikely to be supported by conventional funding sources are especially encouraged.
- Life Sciences: Projects investigating the evolution and fundamental nature of life, human life, and mind, especially as they relate to issues of meaning and purpose. Projects are welcome from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including the biological sciences, neuroscience, archeology, and paleontology.
- Human Sciences: Projects that apply the tools of anthropology, sociology, political science, and psychology to the various moral and spiritual concepts as altruism, creativity, free will, generosity, gratitude, intellect, love, prayer, and purpose.
- Philosophy & Theology: Projects that attempt to develop new philosophical and theological insights, especially (but not only) in relation to advances in scientific understanding.
- Science in Dialogue: Projects that bring one or more scientific disciplines into a mutually enriching discussion with theology and/or philosophy, whether for a scholarly audience or the public at large.
** Character Development: The Foundation supports a broad range of programs, publications, and studies focused on character development, from childhood through young adulthood and beyond, which include awe, creativity, curiosity, diligence, entrepreneurialism, forgiveness, future-mindedness, generosity, gratitude, honesty, humility, joy, love, purpose, reliability, wisdom and thrift. We remain open to other possibilities for extending our activities in the area of character development, especially projects that deal with the crucial relationship between culture and behavior.
** Freedom & Free Enterprise: The Foundation supports a range of programs intended to liberate the initiative of individuals and nations and to establish the necessary conditions for the success of profit-making enterprise.
** Exceptional Cognitive Talent & Genius: The Foundation has made a strong commitment to identifying and nurturing young people who demonstrate exceptional talent in mathematics and science. In the US, we have supported accelerated learning for students capable of working well beyond their grade level, and we have funded a number of important national studies of the issue. Internationally, the Foundation has sponsored academic training and competitions for students who show extraordinary potential but whose talents might not otherwise be developed, especially because of their economic circumstances or insufficient educational support
Grant Amounts in 2011 (www.templeton.org/what-we-fund/grant-search/results/taxonomy%3A1176 ):
- 47 grants: less than $200K;
- 38 grants: $200K - $1 Million;
- 8 grants: greater than $1 Million.
www.templeton.org/what-we-fund/core-funding-areas
19.10 | Thrasher Research Fund: Early Career Award Program in children’s health - concept papers
Funds research topics important to children’s health. Both incidence and severity are considered when determining the significance of a problem being studied. Eligible to apply are: 1. Physicians who are in a residency/fellowship training program, or one year after. 2. Post-doctoral researchers up to 3 years after the Ph.D. Funding: up to $25K over 2 years. Success rate: 20%.
The fund has also a regular grant of ~$230K over 3 years where concept proposals are accepted any time.
26.10 | Association for International Cancer Research, UK (AICR):
Research Grants
AICR awards project grants to support fundamental and translational research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. Funding: no formal upper limit, if budget more then £200K (over 3 years) is needed, it is recomended to contact scientific Co-ordinator (matfield@aicr.org.uk) in the first instance. Applications requesting substantially more than £250,000 which are submitted without prior discussion are liable to be rejected.
www.aicr.org.uk/ApplyingforResearchGrants.stm
1.11 | Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC): Pre-application
PCC supports high-quality, high-impact, novel research that has a high likelihood of success and of resulting in methods or products that will advance the anti-doping field and ensure integrity in sport. The PCC is currently requesting proposals for the following topic(s):
Detection of Human Growth Hormone Use
Detection of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) using low volume and alternative specimens
Funding: 2-year to 3-year projects ranging in funding between $100,000 and $1,000,000
www.cleancompetition.org/rfps.aspx
1.11 | Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America: Senior Research Awards - Letter of Intent
Proposal relevant to inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis). Funding: $117k/year, for up to 3 years.
www.ccfa.org/ccfaprof/sra/index.html
15.11 | Muscular Dystrophy Association: Special grants - Letters
of intent
are awarded to encourage scientific meetings for researchers and/or clinicians to exchange ideas and to establish collaborations. Meetings focused on therapy development will be considered a priority. MDA supports meetings and conferences focused on the muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the neuromuscular system. These are the muscular dystrophies (among which are Duchenne and Becker); motor neuron diseases (including ALS and SMA); the peripheral nerve disorders (CMT and Friedreich's ataxia); inflammatory myopathies; disorders of the neuromuscular junction; metabolic diseases of muscle as well as other myopathies.
https://proposalcentral.altum.com/default.asp?gmid=44
30.11 | Muscular Dystrophy Association: Human Clinical Trials Grant -
Letters of intent
https://proposalcentral.altum.com/default.asp?gmid=44
1.12 | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc. (CFFT): Clinical
Research Awards
Projects may address diagnostic or therapeutic methods related to CF or the pathophysiology of CF, and applicants must demonstrate access to a sufficient number of CF patients from CF Foundation-accredited care centers and to appropriate controls. Up to $100,000 per year (plus 8% indirects) for a maximum of three years may be requested for single-center clinical research grants. For multi-center clinical research, the potential award is up to $225,000 per year (plus 8% indirects) for a maximum of three years. For trials exceeding these limitations, please contact Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics before submission.
http://www.cff.org/research/ForResearchers/FundingOpportunities/ClinicalResearchAwards/
20.1.13 | FRAXA Research Foundation: Grants and Postdoctoral
Fellowships on Fragile X Treatment - letter of intent
FRAXA offers grants in two categories:
Program Grants ($100K/year) are intended for only the most translationally relevant proposals; basic science proposals will be streamlined out without review. Approximately $350,000 will be available for 2013 program grants. Those applicants with a more basic approach should consider the Postdoctoral Fellowship program ($45K/year for 2 years), though these grants are still awarded with some weight given to therapeutic potential.
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Preference is given to institutions within the United States.
http://www.fraxa.org/applyinggrants.aspx#application
Foreign - all year round:
US department of Defense (DOD) Broad Agency Announcements (BAA):
Air Force: www.wpafb.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-100217-027.pdf
Office of Naval Research (ONR):: www.onr.navy.mil/en/Science-Technology/Contacts.aspx
DARPA: www.darpa.mil/Opportunities/Solicitations/DARPA_Solicitations.aspx
Army Medical Research and Materiel Command: www.usamraa.army.mil/pages/baa_forms/index.cfm
DFG: Individual Grants Programme
DFG - the Germany research foundation funds German scientists but Israeli partners can be funded as subcontractors".
www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/individual/individual_grants/index.html
www.dfg.de/download/programme/emmy_noether_programm/antragstellung/1_02_e/1_02e.pdf
Immune Tolerance Network (ITN): Clinical Trials and Assays & Biomarkers in diseases of the immune system - Concept Proposals
ITN is a non-profit, government-funded consortium of researchers working together to establish new treatments for diseases of the immune system. The ITN conducts clinical trials of specialized immune tolerance therapies in the following areas:
* the prevention of organ transplant rejection (in liver, kidney and islet transplantation)
* the treatment of autoimmune diseases (such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, lupus and others)
* the prevention and treatment of allergies and asthma
Clinical Trials: ITN accepts applications for novel clinical trials, in the areas of:
Islet Transplantation
Kidney & Liver Transplantation
Autoimmune Diseases
Allergy & Asthma
Assays & Biomarkers: ITN accepts applications for the development of novel tolerance assay or mechanistic studies, for the purposes of establishing new surrogate markers of immune tolerance and investigating the mechanisms of clinical tolerance.
** ITN does NOT accept proposals for non-human or preclinical studies.
www.immunetolerance.org/professionals/proposals/guidelines
Hereditary Disease Foundation: Research Grants and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Huntington's disease - Letters of Intent
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. Budget: Research Grant: $50,000 for one year, PD Fellowship: $40,500 - $56,000 for one year.
www.hdfoundation.org/funding/grants.php
Children's Tumor Foundation: Neurofibromatosis (NF) Clinical Trial Award - Letter of Intent
NF Clinical Trial Awards of up to $125,000 total award are available to support pilot-scale clinical testing of potential candidate therapeutics for the treatment of tumors and other manifestations of NF1, NF2 or Schwannomatosis.
www.ctf.org/For-Scientists/nf-clinical-trial-award.html
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF): General Request for Proposals
ADDF funds drug discovery research by domestic and international investigators in academia and in biotechnology companies. ADDF seeks to fill the critical translational funding gap between basic research and later stage drug development. Funding priorities: Early identification; Prevention of AD and cognitive decline; Treatment of AD and cognitive aging.
ADDF funding programs:
* Academic Drug Discovery Program seeks to create and support innovative drug discovery programs in academic medical centers and universities.
* Academic Drug Development Program funds academic scientists with innovative ideas for proof-of-concept pilot clinical trials.
* Biotechnology Development Program supports qualified scientific projects in existing, private, early-stage biotechnology companies.
* Biotechnology Founders Technology Transfer Program supports academic programs that are eligible for technology transfer and the start-up of new biotechnology companies with programs dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
www.alzdiscovery.org, http://www.alzdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-general-rfp-and-funding-priorities1.pdf
Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: Rapid Response Innovation Awards One-of-a-kind rolling application program to support novel PD related research in real-time. The goal is to rapidly support innovative research focused on the cause of and cure for PD. In particular, MJFF is eager to fund high-risk, high-reward projects tackling critical scientific roadblocks that if successful, can open new avenues for PD therapy development. Research proposals may be submitted at any time during the year and funding decisions will be made within six weeks. The Awards are designed to support projects with little to no existing preliminary data, but that have the potential to significantly impact our understanding or treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Applications are limited to 3-page narratives. Funding: $75,000 for 1 year.
www.michaeljfox.org/research_openFundingPrograms_rapidResponse.cfm
Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: Biomarker Development
The Foundation wishes to engage researchers and drug makers seeking to develop and optimize Parkinson’s disease (PD) biomarkers that can inform potential clinical trials of promising therapeutic strategies. Investigators may submit a Project Summary and if selected will be invited to propose formal projects for funding consideration.
http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_fundingOpportunities_program.cfm?SegmentID=2
Fox
Foundation for Parkinson's Research: LRRK2 Challenge
wishes to engage researchers and drug makers focused on studying and/or therapeutically targeting the Parkinson’s disease (PD)-associated gene/protein leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2). Investigators may submit a Project Summary and if selected will be invited to propose formal projects for funding consideration and participate in our growing LRRK2 Consortium.
http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_fundingOpportunities_program.cfm?SegmentID=2
Fox
Foundation for Parkinson's Research: Dyskinesia
Challenge
wishes to engage researchers and drug makers focused on studying and/or therapeutically treating levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID). Investigators may submit a Project Summary and if selected will be invited to propose formal projects for funding consideration.
http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_fundingOpportunities_program.cfm?SegmentID=2
Eu. Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD): Renold Fellowships for Young Scientists Enable young scientists (age < 35 years (PhD) or < 40 (MD/PhD with clinical training)) to travel and stay up to 3 months at other institutions in order to learn different scientific techniques. Funding: Eu. 7,000. Applications must be received a minimum of 3 months before the date of proposed travel.
www.europeandiabetesfoundation.org/MSD/Albert-Renold/EFSD-MSD-ARenold.html
Thrasher Research Fund: Pediatric Research Support for clinical/translational pediatric research. Emphasis is placed on projects with potential findings that would be clinically applicable in a relatively short period of time for the prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of pediatric medical problems. Funding: Projects are supported for up to 3 years with up to $400,000.
www.thrasherresearch.org/sites/www_thrasherresearch_org/Default.aspx?page=37
Volkswagen Foundation (VF): Key Issues in the Humanities – Outline applications The objective of this funding initiative is for the humanities to attract greater attention and gain a clearer profile, also and especially among the general public. VF does not dictate these key topics – on the contrary the call is for resourcefulness and creativity of the scholars in tracking down corresponding problem areas and questions. This funding offer is primarily aimed at working groups from the core of the humanities – from philosophy and from philological-historical disciplines. However it is also open to economists, legal scholars, and social scientists, insofar as they devote themselves to relevant key topics.
Volkswagen Foundation (VF): Off the Beaten Track If you have an outstanding idea for a research project, are pursuing an innovative and unusual line of research, have already secured appreciable progress for your field, think across disciplines and the mainstream, but find nothing among the current funding initiatives of the VF under which you could classify your project, you may still be knocking on the right door. However, whoever wishes to obtain support here must not only satisfy the highest standards, but must also plausibly demonstrate that no support can be obtained among the regular funding offers of other institutions.
www.volkswagenstiftung.de/foerderung/aussergewoehnliches.html?L=1
Volkswagen Foundation (VF): Symposia and Summer Schools To fund symposia, workshops and small conferences aimed at providing impetus for the study of new research questions and for developing cutting-edge research areas, or which hold promise of opening up innovative research perspectives by uniting various disciplines and approaches. Funding is also provided for summer schools, which transmit knowledge important for the further development of a particular research area to young academics and enable them to develop contacts beyond national borders and individual disciplines.
www.volkswagenstiftung.de/foerderung/strukturen-und-personen/symposien-und-sommerschulen.html?L=1
Volkswagen Foundation (VF): "Deutsch plus" - A Program for Multilingualism in Teaching and Research
Research projects: Funding will be made available for research projects dealing with the linguistic and cultural imprint on academic thinking and production.
Conferences: Events in the form of conferences, lectures, disputations and panel discussions designed to focus attention on multilingualism in teaching in research.
Proposals are accepted only in collaboration with German partners
Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation (CARF)
Applications will be accepted from around the world and must serve to further CARF's research goal toward safe, effective treatments, and eventual cure and prevention of cicatricial alopecia. Funding: up to $20,000 for 1-2 years
UICC International Cancer Technology Transfer (ICRETT) Fellowships To facilitate rapid international transfer of cancer research techiques and technology... Exchange knowledge and enhance skills in basic, clinical, behavioural, and epidemiological areas of cancer research, in cancer control and prevention (including tobacco control). Eligible candidates: qualified investigators, pathologists, epidemiologists, cancer registrars, behavioural scientists, tobacco control activists, laboratory technicians, clinicians and general practicioners, generally in the early stages of their careers. Research projects: Cancer control and prevention, Applied, clinical or basic cancer research, Clinical training projects, Surgery, radio and chemotherapy, Medical oncology, multidisciplinary cancer care Clinical trials, Detection and diagnosis. Duration: 1 month (extendable by 2 months at no additional cost), Available: 120-150 per year. Average value: for travel and 1 month stipend: $3,000
Broad Foundation - Broad Medical Research Program: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Grants Funding for up to 2 years for basic or clinical IBD research projects that: are innovative; are in the early stages of exploration; will improve diagnosis, therapy or prevention of IBD in the near future... In addition, BMRP wants to attract scientists who are not currently working in IBD to apply their knowledge, expertise and techniques to IBD research. Interdisciplinary collaboration is strongly encouraged. Requests for funding must be preceded by a brief Letter of Interest
Humboldt Foundation and Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres: Helmholtz Research Award Up to 6 awards annually to internationally acknowledged scientists from abroad in recognition of their achievements in research. Award-winners are invited to carry out research projects of their own choice in the fields of Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies, Structure of matter, Transportation and Space in cooperation with German scientists at one of the 15 member-centres of the Helmholtz Association for periods of 6-12 months. The Award is worth up to EU 75,000. An additional amount of EU 25,000 is made available for the promotion of cooperation in particular with university partners, if the awardee accepts the invitation to undertake research in Germany. Nominations must be made by established scientists at research centres of the Helmholtz Association or cooperating universities.
www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/preise/helmholtz.htm
The Human Frontier Science Program (HSFP): Short-Term Fellowships (2 weeks to 3 months) International collaboration in interdisciplinary, basic research in the life sciences, to support researchers early in their careers who wish to work in a laboratory in another country, to learn new techniques or to support the establishment of collaborations in a new area of research. A candidate from a non-supporting country (Israel) may apply to work in a research institution in any of the supporting countries: Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus (EU part only), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA. The Fellowships will cover travel and living expenses.
www.hfsp.org/how/appl_form.php
James S. McDonnell Foundation: Collaborative Activity Awards Supports research in 3 areas: Bridging Brain, Mind, and Behavior; Complex Systems; Brain Cancer Research. These awards support study panels, research networks or other ways of pushing work on mind/brain forward outside the usual mechanism of investigator-initiated research proposals. The collaborative award process is not used to support meetings, conferences, etc...
www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/index.htm
European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO): Short-term fellowships To advance molecular biology research by helping scientists to visit another laboratory for applying a technique not available in the home laboratory. The fellowships are only provided for exchanges between 2 EMBC member states and are not awarded for exchanges between two laboratories within the same country. The fellowships cover travel plus subsistence of the fellow alone.
www.embo.org/fellowships/short_term.html
Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) SPF sets priorities and gives precedence to providing forward-looking and flexible support for projects addressing problems in terms of what the world needs now in the fields of international understanding, exchange, and cooperation.
www.spf.org/e/grants/index.html
Solving Kids’ Cancer’s - The Therapeutic Development Initiative(TDI): This program seeks to fund clinical testing of novel agents that federal agencies or industry may be reluctant to support. Applicants may propose Phase Ø, proof-of-concept, or small Phase I studies that focus on neuroblastoma, pediatric brain tumors, and/or sarcomas. Grants range from $25,000 to $300,000. The TDI program funds Clinical Project Grants up to two years for promising therapeutic approaches with potential to significantly improve the treatment of pediatric cancer. Personnel costs may account for no more than 15-20% of the budget, and indirect costs are disallowed. The first step is to submit a 1,000-word Idea of Intent through the online portal. Members of both lay and scientific advisory boards will review the concept within five weeks and may then invite a full proposal.
http://solvingkidscancer.org/work/grants
Arnold P. Gold Foundation: The Gold Foundation provides financial support for
programs and projects that encourage compassionate and relationship-centered
healthcare. In order to become complete doctors, physicians must be able
to understand the human condition; scientific knowledge and technology are
critical to medicine, but do not represent the full scope of competencies
necessary for effective doctoring. For this reason, the Gold Foundation
partners with medical schools and teaching hospitals to infuse humanism into
medical training from the first day of medical school to the last day of
residency. The Gold Foundation creates and supports national programs for which
schools, teaching hospitals and other appropriate institutions may apply. We
also provide funding for innovative projects proposed by students, residents
and faculty.
http://www.humanism-in-medicine.org/index.php/grants/applying_for_a_grant
National MS Society (NMSS): Pilot research
The Society funds high-risk pilot grants to quickly test novel ideas. Funding is provided for one year to test innovative, cutting-edge ideas or untested methods and gather sufficient preliminary data to apply for longer-term funding. Finding: $40K for 1 year.
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/for-professionals/researchers/get-funding/index.aspx
Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytoma Foundation
(PLGA): Brain Tumor Research Grants
Proposals related to basic and translational* projects that can advance understanding of the underlying biology of the development and treatment of PLGA tumors will be considered. Investigators in the early years of their careers are encouraged to apply. Award funding is based on size, impact and complexity of project. Funding can be awarded over one, two or three year peiod. Previous PLGA Foundation grant recipients are eligible to apply.
http://fightplga.org/research/Apply_for_a_Grant
Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative:
Sarcoma Research Grants Program
Initiative funds research that is targeted at finding a cure for sarcoma, as well as research that attempts to develop more effective treatment regimens than those currently available.
http://sarcomahelp.org/sarcoma_research_grants.html
Michelson Grants: non-surgical sterilization products or
technologies for use in dogs and cats
Found Animals will provide up to $50 million in multiple, multi-year international grants through the Michelson Grants in Reproductive Biology, for promising research in pursuit of non-surgical sterilization products or technologies for use in dogs and cats. The Foundation seeks proposals for up to $250,000 USD per year for up to 3 years of funding.
http://michelson.foundanimals.org/michelson-grants
The Gateway for Cancer Research: Treatment Innovator
At The Gateway, our focus is on supporting treatment innovatorsSM who are innovating TODAY—researchers who seek treatments that can help save the lives of today's cancer patients. These passionate researchers are exploring cutting-edge approaches to fighting cancer, and we stand with them every step of the way. "Treatment InnovatorSM" is the term we use for researchers funded by The Gateway for Cancer Research: the men and women we support in their search for better treatments and cures that can help cancer patients TODAY. Applications are received year round. We do not have set rules that PIs need to be MDs. We encourage interdisciplinary teams and there are legal regulations when an MD needs to be involved.
* Gateway doesn’t fund: basic research and pre-clinical
research in animals and no early prevention, detection, retrospective or
educational studies.
http://www.demandcurestoday.org/treatment-innovations/what-is-a-treatment-innovator
Dana Foundation: Clinical Neuroscience Research Grant Program
Dana
is inviting grant proposals for "first in man" studies involving a
few patients with devastating brain disease for which there currently is no
effective treatment. Funded researchers set up "controlled clinical
studies" in a small number of patients with a specific brain disease,
based on promising animal studies suggesting that a specific therapy either
treated the condition or prevented it from getting worse. In these controlled
clinical studies, the new therapy is tested in some of the patients while the other
patients continue to receive currently available treatment. Through this
process, clinical researchers determine whether the tested new therapy shows
initial promise beyond currently available treatment. Grant studies can receive
up to $300K over 3 years.
* The Clinical Neuroscience Research program accepts preliminary proposals
from clinical researchers at international institutions. The Brain and Immuno-imaging program program
does not accept applications from institutions outside the United States.
http://www.dana.org/grants/clinical/