Ataxia-Telangiectasia Competitive Grant Awards
The A-T Children's Project provides competitive grant awards for basic and translational research grants related to ataxia-telangiectasia. 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. The Project strives to assist respected scientists in developing a clearer understanding of A-T. We are determined to find a timely cure, or life-improving treatments, for this serious disease. Grant awards are made through a careful and detailed selection process. The members of Scientific Advisory Board examine each proposal and make their independent recommendations to our Board of Directors which then votes on each proposed project. Proposals from junior investigators, from scientists in related disciplines, and from individuals with innovative new ideas for A-T research are particularly encouraged, as are laboratories and teams working together from industry as well as teaching universities. Submission Information and Deadlines Applicants please note that the A-T Children's Project is currently focusing its funding efforts on grant proposals that explore the neurobiology of the ATM protein or that facilitate translational or clinical research for A-T. As such, these types of proposals will be given priority funding. Applicants must submit an electronic copy of the proposal in either MSWord or .PDF formats to grants@atcp.org. Applicants must also submit three (3) copies of the proposal to: Brad Margus, President A-T Children's Project 668 South Military Trail Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 USA Phone: (954) 481-6611 / Fax: (954) 725-1153 Submission deadlines for grant applications are September 1 and March 1 of each year (or the following business day if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday). Hard copies of grant applications need to be postmarked by the deadline. Grants are reviewed and awarded quickly compared to most other grant-giving organizations. In most cases, a grant decision will be made and communicated to the applicant within 90 days after the grant application deadline.
National Ataxia Foundation Young Investigator Award In its continuing efforts to find the cause, treatment and cure for the ataxias, the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) provides limited, short-term financial support of ataxia research.
The National Ataxia Foundation will retain the right to unilaterally cancel any awards for non-compliance or non-performance. Awards are not transferable. Description Young Investigator awards are to encourage young clinical and scientific investigators to pursue a career in the field of ataxia research. The intent of this award is to fund only those studies in the field of Friedreich’s ataxia and Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA 3). It is our hope that ataxia research will be invigorated by the work of young, talented individuals supported by stable multi-year funding. Candidates must have attained a MD or PhD degree, and have an appointment as a junior faculty member. Individuals as the Associate Professor level are not eligible. Clinicians must have finished their residency no more than five (5) years prior to applying Each recipient will receive $50,000 per year for two (2) years. This award will be made to the sponsoring institution and will be used as salary support or for direct research expenses. Awards are for direct cost only, not for indirect costs or institutional overhead. The sponsoring institution must agree in writing to the following provision: a clinical investigator (MD) must be free to allocate a minimum of half time (50%) for a project; a non –clinician investigator (PhD) must allocate a minimum of three-fourths time (75%) for the project. Periodic progress reports will be required. Pre-Submission of Application Please submit a brief e-mail with your intentions to apply for NAF funding, including a full title of your research proposal, on or before August 1st to: naf@ataxia.org
Direct all inquires to: National Ataxia Foundation 2600 Fernbrook Lane # 119 Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752 Phone: 763-553-0020 Fax: 763-553-0167 E-Mail: naf@ataxia.org Web: www.ataxia.org
Ataxia Research Grants The National Ataxia Foundation funds research for new and innovative studies that are relevant to the cause, pathogenesis or treatment of the hereditary or sporadic ataxias. In its continuing efforts to find the cause, treatment, and cure for the ataxias, the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) provides limited, short-term financial support of ataxia research. The National Ataxia Foundation will retain the right to unilaterally cancel any awards for non-compliance or non-performance. Awards are not transferable. Description NAF research grants are for new and Innovative studies that are relevant to the cause, pathogenesis or treatment of the hereditary or sporadic ataxias. Due to the larger availability of funding for Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T), research projects will receive a lower priority. However, a higher ranking will be given to those Ataxia-Telangiectasia research studies which lend itself to an overall better understanding of the ataxia process. Research grants are offered primarily as “seed monies” to assist investigators in the early or pilot phase of their studies and as additional support for ongoing investigations on demonstration of need. It is hoped that these studies will be further developed to attract future funding from other sources. Grants awarded for one year only. If funding for a second year is desired then another grant application should be submitted for that funding period. It is anticipated that the average funds granted will be in the $5,000 to $15,000 range. Funding may be considered for up to $35,000 for projects deserving special consideration. In addition, due to the generous support from NAF’s members, there are additional funds available to support Friedreich’s ataxia and Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA 3) research. Funding may be considered for up to $125,000 per study.
National Ataxia Foundation has a policy that prohibits indirect costs being applied to NAF grant awards. The title of each study funded by NAF, the name of the principal investigator, institution, city, and state will be published on our web page, in our newsletter, annual report and wherever NAF feels appropriate. Each grant application must include a lay summary that will be used as NAF wishes and should not contain confidential information. The other parts of the grant application are considered confidential and will only be released to members of the review committee, NAF staff, and Board of Directors. The national ataxia foundation prohibits paying Primary Investigators (PI’s) salaries from this award
Pre-Submission of Application Please submit brief e-mail with your intentions to apply for NAF funding, including a full title of your research proposal, on or before July 15th to naf@ataxia.org.
National Ataxia Foundation 2600 Fernbrook Lane, # 119 Minneapolis, MN 55447
National Ataxia Foundation Friedreich’s Ataxia Special Projects Award In its continuing efforts to find the cause, treatment, and cure for the ataxias, the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) provides limited, short-term financial support of ataxia research. This application document includes NAF policies and guidelines relevant to its research program. It should be detached from the award application and used as a reference guide in completing the actual grant application. The National Ataxia Foundation will retain the right to unilaterally cancel any awards for non-compliance or non-performance. Awards are not transferable. Description This Special projects grant is for new and Innovative studies that are relevant to the cause, pathogenesis or treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia. Due to the generous support from NAF’s donors, these are additional funds available to support FA through this Friedreich’s Ataxia Special Projects Award. Each recipient will receive $100,000 per year for two (2) years based on performance. National Ataxia Foundation has a policy that prohibits indirect costs being applied to NAF grant awards. The title of each study funded by NAF, the name of the principal investigator, institution, city, and state will be published on our web page, in our newsletter, annual report and wherever NAF feels appropriate. Each grant application must include a lay summary that will be used as NAF wishes and should not contain confidential information. The other parts of the grant application are considered confidential and will only be released to members of the review committee, NAF staff, and Board of Directors. The National Ataxia Foundation prohibits paying PI salaries from this award. Pre-Submission of Application Please submit brief e-mail with your intentions to apply for NAF funding, including a full title of your research proposal, on or before August 15th to naf@ataxia.org.
Ataxia Research Grants The National Ataxia Foundation funds research for new and innovative studies that are relevant to the cause, pathogenesis or treatment of the hereditary or sporadic ataxias.
In its continuing efforts to find the cause, treatment and cure for the ataxias, the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) provides limited, short-term financial support of ataxia research. Description NAF research awards are for new and innovative studies that are relevant to the cause, pathogenesis or treatment of the hereditary or sporadic ataxias. Post-doctoral fellowship awards are to serve as a bridge from post-doctoral positions to junior faculty positions. Applicants should have completed at least one year of post-doctoral training, but not more than two at the time of application, and should have shown a commitment to research in the field of ataxia. The award will permit individuals to spend an additional third year in a post-doctoral position and increase chances to establish an independent ataxia research program. A letter from the mentor should outline a program of Studies for the applicant, and delineate the candidate’s future plans. It is anticipated that the average funds granted will be in the $35,000 to $45,000 range. National Ataxia Foundation has a policy that prohibits indirect costs being applied to NAF grant awards. The title of each study funded by NAF, the name of the principal investigator, institution, city, and state will be published on our web page, in our newsletter, annual report and wherever NAF feels is appropriate. Each grant application must include a lay summary that will be used as NAF wishes and should not contain confidential information. The other parts of the grant application are considered confidential and will only be released to members of the review committee, NAF staff, and Board of Directors . Pre-Submission of Application Please submit a brief e-mail with your intentions to apply for NAF funding, including a full title of your research proposal, on or before August 15th to: naf@ataxia.org . Submission of The signed original plus four (4) copies of the completed Application application should be mailed to: National Ataxia Foundation 2600 Fernbrook Lane, # 119 Minneapolis, MN 55447 In addition to the hard copies submitted, please e-mail the completed application in a single PDF to: naf@ataxia.org Deadline Application deadline: September 15 Review by Board of Directors: December 1-24 Written notification to applicant: December 26-31 Please do not call NAF about the status of your grant. Possible activation date: January 1 Review All applications are evaluated by a committee appointed by NAF’s Research Director of members of NAF’s Medical and Research Advisory Board. This committee will score and prioritize all grants received by the deadline. The Board of Directors will consider their recommendations for final approval and funding. Funding of awards is based on available funds, the priority score assigned each application and the relevance to the ataxias. Payment Awards are for one year only and no indirect costs should be applied to NAF funding. Checks will be issued quarterly beginning in January and mailed either directly to the researcher or to the person named in the application. (See reports.) Non-funded applicants will be notified around January 1. Publications When a paper or exhibit, based on the work supported by an NAF grant, is published or presented before a scientific organization, 3 copies of the paper or a description of the exhibit should be sent to the National Ataxia Foundation. In addition, any press releases regarding the study funded by NAF should be also e-mailed at: naf@ataxia.org All papers or exhibits and press releases shall carry a credit line to the National Ataxia Foundation. Reports A final scientific report and a laypersons summary are to be submitted electronically to the National Ataxia Foundation within four (4) months of completion of the research project or the anniversary date of funding.project or the anniversary date of funding. Third and fourth quarter payments will be held until progress reports are received and approved. The National Ataxia Foundation takes seriously its responsibility to report to its members on the use of their research contributions. Therefore, the final report will be published in the organization’s newsletter, Generations. A separate report must be submitted for this purpose and be written in such a manner as to be understood by the average layperson.
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