Research grants
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Purpose:
The National Psoriasis Foundation is seeking grant applications that encourage the advancement of promising new investigators and new ideas in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis research. The Discovery Research Grant mechanism will provide support for pilot research that is likely to lead to long-term funding from the National Institutes of Health or other federal agencies.
Research pathways:
The National Psoriasis Foundation supports basic and clinical research that leads to the prevention, diagnosis and cure of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Priority consideration will be given to applications that address one or more of the Foundations research pathways: (1) genetic, (2) cell biology, (3) immunology and (4) epidemiological/health services research.
Funds available and anticipated number of awards:
It is anticipated that approximately $450,000 will be available for this RFP and as many as nine new Discovery grants will be awarded in fiscal year 2010. Awards are contingent on the availability of funds and the receipt of sufficiently meritorious applications.
Budget and Project period:
Applicants may request up to $50,000 (direct costs only) per year. The total project period for the application submitted in response to this RFP is one year.
Research plan length:
The research proposal cannot exceed five (5) pages, including figures and tables, excluding references.
Applications must be received by Monday Oct. 26, 2009. They will be evaluated by an expert panel of peer reviewers and awards will be made no later than April 1, 2010.
Application:
Download the Discovery Research Grant application (Word format). Completed applications should be converted to a single PDF file and submitted by e-mail to: research@psoriasis.org.
Questions:
For more information on the Discovery Grant program please contact Psoriasis Foundation Director of Research Bruce F. Bebo Jr., Ph.D., at 800.723.9166,
ext. 404, or by e-mail at research@psoriasis.org.
Purpose:
In a collaborative effort, the National Psoriasis Foundation and the Arthritis National Research Foundation are seeking grant applications that focus on advancing psoriatic arthritis research.
Research priorities:
Priority consideration will be given to meritorious applications focused on research leading to the prevention, treatment or permanent remission of psoriatic arthritis. Proposals from applicants in early stage career development (equivalent to assistant professor) will be given special consideration.
Budget and project period:
Applicants may request up to $100,000 (direct costs only) per year. The total project period for the application submitted in response to this RFP is two (2) years.
Research plan length:
The research proposal cannot exceed eight (8) pages, including figures and tables, excluding references.
Important deadlines:
Applications must be received by the National Psoriasis Foundation Director of Research by Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. They will be evaluated by an expert panel of peer reviewers and awards will be made no later than April 1, 2010.
Application:
Download the Psoriatic Arthritis Research Grant application (Word format). Completed applications should be converted to a single PDF file and submitted by e-mail to: research@psoriasis.org.
Questions:
For more information on the Psoriatic Arthritis Research Grant program, contact Foundation Director of Research Bruce F. Bebo Jr., Ph.D., at 800.723.9166,
ext. 404, or by e-mail at research@psoriasis.org. Or contact Helene Belisle, ANRF Executive Director at 800.588.2873 or at anrf@ix.netcom.com.
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