Non-Europe Research Funding Opportunities (by date)
Updated 6 June 2011
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JUNE 2011 DEADLINEAngelman Syndrome Foundation : Clinical and Basic Science Research Awards
001 630 978 4245
Aims : To support clinical and basic science research into Angelman syndrome.
Funding : One- or two-year grants will be awarded for amounts of up to$100,000 per year. A total of $1,000,000 (USD) is available.
Amount : > £100K Closing Date : 15 June 2011 Duration : 1 year - 3 years
NIH - NI on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders : NIDCD Research on Hearing Health Care (R21)
001 301 496 7243
Aims : This FOA, issued by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health, encourages Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) applications from institutions/organizations to support research leading to accessible and affordable hearing health care (HHC). The overarching emphasis is on the acquisition of knowledge that can be rapidly translated into new or enhanced approaches for access, assessment or interventions with a goal to delivering better hearing health care outcomes. Applications should seek quality approaches that are effective, affordable and deliverable to those who need them as well as implementable and sustainable in settings beyond the research environment.
Funding : The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed two years. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year.
Amount : Unspecified Closing Date : 16 June 2011 Duration : 1 year - 3 years
NIH - NI on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders : NIDCD Clinical Trial Planning Grant (R34)
001 301 496 7243
Aims : The goal of this FOA is to provide support to complete the development of a comprehensive research protocol for large-scale, multicentre Phase III Definitive Clinical Trials (DCT). The planning grant is designed to permit early peer review of the proposed clinical trial in terms of its rationale, general design, organisational structure and implementation plan. The planning grant is used to support the development of a detailed Manual of Procedures (MOP) which is required for submission when applying for a Phase III Definitive Clinical Trial (PAR-08-205). The planning grant will provide support to establish the research team, develop tools for data management and oversight of the research, define recruitment strategies, and develop and finalise the MOP. The Planning Grant is NOT intended to support small Phase I/II Preliminary Clinical Trials. Applications for Phase I/II Preliminary Clinical Trials should use the NIDCD Phase I/II Preliminary Clinical Trials in Communication Disorders (PAR-08-204).
Funding : Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. Although the financial plans of the Institutes and Centers (ICs) provide support for this program, awards pursuant to this funding opportunity are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
Amount : Unspecified Closing Date : 16 June 2011 Duration : Unspecified
NIH - NI on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders : Proteomics in Auditory Developmental and Disease Processes (R21)
001 301 496 7243
Aims : High throughput technologies with the singular goal of comprising the most inclusive collection of representative genomic sequence, transcript, and/or protein, is a major goal of biomedical research. Data sets of transcript and protein expression provide investigators a cellular snapshot of existing proteins of a given complex/pathway, cell type, tissue and disease condition. While both sequence and transcript profiling have made significant advances in their technologies and utilisation, there remains a need to comprehensively catalogue protein content within many important cell types and tissues of the auditory sensory system. The molecular exploration of hearing has identified an impressive array of developing sensory organs and tissues. The identification of genes and the regulation of their corresponding proteins are important to normal and abnormal development, genetic disorders and environmental noise trauma. Numerous cell types, and their substructures, unique to the inner ear auditory pathway, such as hair cells, Deiters, Hensen, Claudius', interdental, and marginal/dark cells, and cells of the superior olivary complex have been virtually unexplored from a proteomic perspective. Additionally, middle ear infections (otitis media) and other diseases/disorders of the auditory system such as presbycusis, otosclerosis and cholesteatoma, pose important clinical challenges involving the identification of causative extrinsic factors, infectious organisms and the complexity of host response. Microarrays and other transcript trolling technologies have been used successfully to increase the number of candidate genes, but clearly there remain interpretive limitations to the correlative protein function. These assays bypass and/or inadequately address such substantial issues of post-translational modifications/regulation, turnover, and spliced transcripts.
Funding : Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year. Applicants may request direct costs in $25,000 modules, up to the total direct costs limitation of $275,000 for the combined two-year award period.
Amount : > £100K Closing Date : 16 June 2011 Duration : 1 year - 3 years
Thrasher Research Fund (USA) : Early Career Awards
001 801 240 4753
Aims : To encourage the development of medical research in child health by awarding small grants to new researchers
Funding : The grant amount is based on the actual budgetary needs of the project, with a maximum of $25,000 in direct costs for the entire grant. The duration of the project can be up to two years. Indirect costs of no more than 7% of direct costs will be paid on New Researcher Award Program grants. Up to $12,500 in total of the proposed budget may be used for salary (including fringe) of the new researcher. Funds not needed for salary are to be used for research supplies or other research-related expenses. The cost of attending one conference is allowed for the applicant to report findings resulting from Thrasher-supported research. Such travel costs may not exceed $2,000.
Amount : £10K - £50K Closing Date : 17 June 2011 Duration : 1 year - 3 years
AUGUST 2011 DEADLINE
American Epilepsy Society : International Award
001 860 586 7505
Aims : To promote research into the area of epilepsy.
Funding : The amount of funding available is unspecified.
Amount : Unspecified Closing Date : 01 August 2012 Duration : Unspecified
National Ataxia Foundation : Young Investigator Award
001 763 553 0020
Aims : To encourage young clinical and scientific investigators to pursue a career in the field of ataxia research.
Funding : Each recipient will receive $35,000 - $50,000 for one year of funding.
Amount : £10K - £50K Closing Date : 01 August 2011 Duration : 6 mths - 1 year
SEPTEMBER 2011 DEADLINE
A - T Children's Project : Research Grant Program
001 954 481 6611
Aims : The A-T Children's Project strives to assist respected scientists in developing a clearer understanding of ataxia-telangiectasia. They are determined to find a timely cure, or life-improving treatments, for this serious disease.
Funding : The Project provides competitive grant awards for basic and translational research grants related to A-T. One- and two-year projects are funded up to a maximum total direct cost of US $75,000 per year. Grants of US $75,000 per year, however, are rare; grants in the US $25,000 - 50,000 per year range are much more common.
Amount : £10K - £50K Closing Date : 01 September 2011 Duration : 1 year - 3 years
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association : Student Research Scholarship
Phone:- 001-513-988-6817
Aims : The International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association is a non-profit organisation designed to provide support, information, and research to those touched by mosaic Down syndrome
Funding : $500 per scholarship. Awardees may also apply for an additional $250 award to fly to and from their biannual conference to collect data, present data, and get to know the families at IMDSA. The next conference will be July 10th-12th in Cincinnati, OH. Exceptional projects can apply for a second year of funding.
Amount : < £5K Closing Date : 15 September 2011 Duration : Unspecified
OCTOBER 2011 DEADLINE
Scoliosis Research Society : Small Exploratory Grant
Phone:- 001 414 289 9107
Aims : To support new investigators who have a preliminary concept they would like to develop into a research project.
Funding : The maximum grant award for this category is $10,000 (approx £5,094).
Amount : £5K - £10K Closing Date : 01 October 2011 Duration : 6 mths - 1 year
Scoliosis Research Society : New Investigator Grant
Phone:- 001 414 289 9107
Aims : To support New Investigators.
Funding : The maximum award is limited to $25,000 however, the duration of research may extend up to two years.
Amount : £10K - £50K Closing Date : 01 October 2011 Duration : 1 year - 3 years
Scoliosis Research Society : Continuation or Extension Grant
Phone:- 001 414 289 9107
Aims : To support the continuation or extension of an on-going project, which has been previously funded by the Scoliosis Research Society.
Funding : Unspecified.
Amount : Unspecified Closing Date : 01 October 2011 Duration : Unspecified
International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect : The Kempe Lectureship
001 303 864 5220
Aims : The person selected to deliver the Kempe Memorial Lecture must be someone who has made significant contributions to the welfare of children and demonstrated teaching experience.
Funding : A plaque, acknowledgement on ISPCAN's website, and recognition in ISPCAN's newsletter. Travel expenses (airfare), accommodations, and Congress registration for the awardees will be covered by ISPCAN and the Congress.
Amount : < £5K Closing Date : 15 October 2011 Duration : Unspecified
International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect : Multidisciplinary Team Award
001 303 864 5220
Aims : To recognise a multidisciplinary team which has made substantial progress in the treatment or prevention of child abuse and neglect in its local community.
Funding : A plaque, acknowledgement on ISPCAN's website, and recognition in ISPCAN's newsletter. Travel expenses (airfare), accommodations, and Congress registration for the awardees will be covered by ISPCAN and the Congress.
Amount : < £5K Closing Date : 15 October 2011 Duration : Unspecified
International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect : Distinguished Service Award
001 303 864 5220
Aims : To recognise an individual for commitment and dedication to ISPCAN or an ISPCAN National Partner.
Funding : A plaque, acknowledgement on ISPCAN's website, and recognition in ISPCAN's newsletter. Travel expenses (airfare), accommodations, and Congress registration for the awardees will be covered by ISPCAN and the Congress.
Amount : < £5K Closing Date : 15 October 2011 Duration : Unspecified
APRIL 2012 DEADLINE
Scoliosis Research Society : Standard Investigator Grant
Phone:- 001 414 289 9107
Aims : To support research in any area of spinal deformity.
Funding : This grant is awarded for a maximum of $50,000 per year up to two years’ duration, the maximum total award being $100,000.
Amount : £50K - £100K Closing Date : 01 April 2012 Duration : 1 year - 3 years
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Autism Speaks : Trailblazer Initiative
001 212 252 8584
Aims : The Trailblazer Award mechanism will support highly novel “out of the box” autism-relevant research that addresses significant roadblocks or that can open new avenues to understanding the causes, diagnosis, subtyping, prevention, treatments, and cure of autism spectrum disorders.
Funding : Awards are limited to a period of 12 months and an amount up to $80,000 total, inclusive of 10% indirect costs.
Amount : £50K - £100K Closing Date : Apply Anytime Duration : 6 mths - 1 year
Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation : Research Grant Programme
001 202 496 5060
Aims : The Foundation provides funding for pilot studies on research important to the prevention and treatment of cerebral palsy, including improvement in the quality of life of persons with disabilities due to cerebral palsy and closely related developmental brain disorders.
Funding : Grants are generally awarded for up to 2 years at a maximum of $50,000 a year.
Amount : £10K - £50K Closing Date : Apply Anytime Duration : 1 year - 3 years
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation : Prize in Developmental Biology
001 914 997 4488
Aims : To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
Funding : Prize consists of a monetary award of $250,000 and silver medal in the design of the Roosevelt dime.
Amount : > £100K Closing Date : Apply Anytime Duration : Single Payment
Thrasher Research Fund (USA) : Project Grants
001 801 240 4753
Aims : To support clinical/translational paediatric research and in doing so to contribute to the Fund's mission of improving the health of children worldwide.
Funding : Amounts awarded and time periods vary depending on the specific needs of each proposal. The Fund’s median award is $230,000 with the majority between $150,000 - $300,000.
Amount : Unspecified Closing Date : Apply Anytime Duration : 1 year - 3 years