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Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.rettsyndrome.org/research/for-scientists/grant-opportunities.html
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Sponsor/Award: |
International Rett Syndrome Foundation - RESEARCH GRANT - 2010 SPRING COMPETITION - FULL APPLICATION |
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Grant Amount: |
$50,000 PA FOR TWO YEARS |
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Deadline: |
Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Apr 19, 2010
Sponsor's: Apr 26, 2010
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Subject Areas: |
Diagnostics And Early Detection, Brain Development, Quality Of Life, Nervous System, Therapeutic Strategies, Rett Syndrome |
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Description: |
International Rett Syndrome Foundation's (IRSF) grant awards are meant to provide seed money for research that encompasses innovative therapeutic approaches and cutting-edge diagnostic techniques that will lead to follow-on funding. The two year Regular Research Grants are designed to assist investigators establish careers in fields relevant to Rett syndrome research and to obtain future funding from other agencies. Considering the interdisciplinary nature of such projects, collaborative studies between geneticists, molecular biologists, neuroscientists, child neurologists, researchers in drug discovery and other clinical or basic researchers are encouraged. Teams working together from different institutions as well as industry are also encouraged to apply. |
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Application Details: |
The maximum funding level for research grants is $50,000 per year for up to two years. Grants are made for technical support, supplies, equipment and relevant travel. Indirect costs of up to 10% of direct costs may be included. Proposals for less than the maximum amount are encouraged. Funding for the second year is non-competitive but is based on review of the first year's progress report. Please Note: Academic Investigators must hold a faculty position to be eligible. Before a full application can be submitted, the researcher must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) describing the project in a succinct manner (1-2 pages). The LOI should include objectives and specific aims of the proposal, preliminary data, design methods, and qualifications of the candidate and mentor. Only those with successful LOI's may apply to this competitionINDIRECT COSTS OF 10% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT BUDGET |
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NOTE: Letters of Intent and Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean signatures). Requests for Institutional signatures should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. |
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Western Contacts: |
Pocock,Katy
Russelo,Theresa M
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Sponsor Contacts: |
JKELLER@RETTSYNDROME.ORG | 917-267-4504
4600 Devitt Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
513 874-3020
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