Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.alz.org/research/alzheimers_grants/types_of_grants.asp
Sponsor/Award: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - INVESTIGATOR INITIATED RESEARCH GRANTS - 2013 WINTER COMPETITION: FULL APPLICATION

Grant Amount: $240,000 FOR UP TO 3 YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Mar 25, 2013
Sponsor's: Apr 01, 2013

Subject Areas: Alzheimer Disease And Related Dementia, Cultural or Population Studies, Clinical Research or Studies, Neuropsychopharmacology, Socioeconomic Status, Alzheimer's Disease, Metabolic Disorders, Social Behaviors, Quality Of Life, Animal Models, Health Policy, Biology, Risk Factors, Pilot Study, Biomarkers, Caregiving, Prevention, Diagnosis, Dementia, Diabetes, Genetics, Robotics, Imaging, Population Health, Ethical Issues, Cardiovascular Research, Adaptive Technology
Description:

The Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG) forms the backbone of the Alzheimer's Association grant program. The IIRG program is the largest grant program (by applications) of the Association?s International Research Grant Program. The awards made through the IIRG mechanism are significantly competitive.

To be considered responsive, the research grant application must address a question or questions relevant to the 2013 areas of focus (see Section II) or a compelling issue in Alzheimer research pertinent to the applicant`s special interest or expertise.

Application Details:

Researchers with full-time staff or faculty appointments are encouraged to apply. Applications from post-doctoral candidates will not be accepted

Only successful LOIs from the 1 FEB 2013 deadline are invited to submit a full proposal. Once the online LOI is approved, an e-mail notification will be sent granting access to the on-line application at proposalCENTRAL. A budget summary is required. Your budget must not exceed the maximum amount of the award, $240,000 or $100,000 per year.

INDIRECT COSTS OF 10% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Russelo,Theresa M
Halbersma,Joseph David

Sponsor Contacts:

GRANTSAPP@ALZ.ORG
225 N. Michigan Ave.,
Fl 1700
CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
312 335-5807