Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.barthsyndrome.org/english/View.asp?x=1635
Sponsor/Award: BARTH SYNDROME FOUNDATION - RESEARCH GRANT - 2011 FALL COMPETITION

Grant Amount: UP TO $40,000 USD
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Oct 24, 2011
Sponsor's: Oct 31, 2011

Subject Areas: Genetic Diseases, Barth Syndrome
Description:

The Barth Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (BSF) and its international affiliates are pleased to announce the availability of funding for basic science and clinical research on the natural history, biochemical basis, and treatment of Barth syndrome.

Applications should be of 10?15 pages in length and must follow the instructions listed on the BSF website. In general terms, detailed information about the specific aims, significance, research design and methods, personnel, facilities, and budget will be required, along with evidence of application to the relevant Institutional Review Board for any work involving human subjects or to the Animal Use and Protection Committee for any work involving animal subjects.

Application Details:

Barth syndrome (BTHS) is a serious X-linked genetic condition associated with cardiomyopathy, neutropenia, skeletal muscle weakness, exercise intolerance, growth delay, and diverse biochemical abnormalities (including defects in mitochondrial metabolism and phospholipid biosynthesis). Because many clinical and biochemical abnormalities of Barth syndrome remain poorly understood, we are seeking proposals for both basic science and clinical research that may shed light on any aspect of the syndrome. We are determined to find improved treatments-and ultimately a cure-for this rare and under-diagnosed disorder. We are interested in providing "seed grant funding" to young investigators as well as attracting experienced investigators new to the field of BTHS basic science or clinical research. We anticipate that these funds will be used for the testing of initial hypotheses and the collection of preliminary data leading to successful long-term funding by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other major granting institutions around the world.

Send an electronic version of the full application (in .doc format, please) and all the attachments to the BSF Science Director, Matthew J. Toth, PhD, at matthew.toth[at]barthsyndrome.org or mtothbsf[at]comcast.net by 5:00pm (US Eastern Time) on Monday, October 31, 2011. In addition, one paper copy of the grant application, with appropriate signatures, should be received by the BSF by Monday, October 31, 2011 (absolutely NO extensions) at the following address: Matthew J. Toth, Ph.D. Science Director.

INDIRECT COSTS OF 10% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT 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
Pocock,Katy

Sponsor Contacts:

MATTHEW.TOTH[AT]BARTHSYNDROME.ORG
P.O. Box 618
Larchmont, New York, United States