For Scientists

Discovery Grants

Applications for the 2012-2013 Discovery Grant cycle will be available
October 2, 2012

Purpose: The National Psoriasis Foundation is seeking grant applications that encourage the advancement of innovative research in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Discovery Research Grants are intended to allow researchers to undertake preliminary and proof of concept studies with the goal of developing competitive grant proposals that 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 Foundation's research pathways: (1) genetics, (2) cell biology, (3) immunology, and (4) epidemiological/health services research.

Anticipated number of awards: 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.

Eligibility: It is expected that the principal investigator will be personally and actively responsible for the conduct of the research and is considered eligible by his or her institution to apply for a research grant. The principal investigator need not be a United States citizen.

Questions: For more information on the Discovery Research Grant program
please contact research@psoriasis.org.

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