A-T Children's Project Basic and Translational Research Grants Related to Ataxia-Telangiectasia
The A-T Children's Project strives to assist respected scientists in developing a clearer understanding of ataxia-telangiectasia. 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 our 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.
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.
Applicants please note that the A-T Children's Project is currently focusing its funding efforts on grant proposals that are relevant to a therapeutic intervention for A-T and/or proposals that facilitate translational or clinical research for this disease. As such, these types of applications will be given priority funding.
Applicants should also be aware that meritorious proposals may be rejected if:
The proposed research is too far from being relevant to a therapeutic intervention
Our Scientific Advisory Board finds the research redundant and in no need of validation
The proposed research is likely to happen anyway, without our support
The research cannot realistically be achieved with the proposed budget
Letters of Intent
A Letter of Intent is not required. However, prior to submission of a full-length proposal, applicants seeking Scientific Advisory Board input may submit a Letter of Intent directly to the A-TCP Science Coordinator at cynthia@atcp.org . This letter (not to exceed two pages) should include a brief abstract describing the proposed research, specific aims and an estimated budget.
Proposal Submission Information and Deadlines
Applicants must submit an electronic copy of their Proposal in either MSWord or .PDF formats to grants@atcp.org Applicants must also submit three (3) copies of the Proposal to:
Cynthia Rothblum-Oviatt, PhD
Science Coordinator
A-T Children's Project
5300 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Suite 105
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073 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.
