Movement Disorders Research Award
American Academy of Neurology
All Regions
11/03/2008
$1,500
Movement Disorders Research Award
Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, and the AAN Movement Disorders Section and endowed by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

This award recognizes an individual for outstanding work in the field of Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders for either a single outstanding contribution or for lifetime achievement.

Presentation
Recipient is expected to present a 20-minute lecture during a movement disorders scientific session at the 61st AAN Annual Meeting.

Recipient will receive:

Certificate of recognition and $1,500 prize
Complimentary registration for 61st Annual Meeting
Recognition at 2009 Awards Luncheon at 61st Annual Meeting
Eligibility
Must be actively engaged in movement disorders research

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

Completed application form Note: Under general description, describe: How applicant’s scientific contributions have created a better understanding of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders .
Current curriculum vitae

Deadline

The deadline to apply for 2009 AAN Scientific Awards is November 3, 2008. Applications will be available in August 2008.

For more information, please contact Erin Jackson at ejackson@aan.com or (651) 695-2704.
Distinguished Investigator, Distinguished Scholar, Distinguished Scientist, Established Investigator, Neurologist, Neuroscientist, Physician Researcher, Senior Investigator, Senior Researcher
Jon Stolk Award in Movement Disorders for Young Investigators
American Academy of Neurology
All Regions
11/03/2008
$1,000
Jon Stolk Award in Movement Disorders for Young Investigators
Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by Kyowa Pharmaceutical, Inc., Lineberry Research, Quintiles, Dr. Dennis Gillings, and VelaPharma.

This award recognizes young investigators who have made significant contributions to movement disorders research. The award is named for Dr. Jon Stolk, a driving force in the drug development field for Parkinson's Disease.

Presentation
Recipient is expected to present a 10-minute lecture during a movement disorders scientific session at the 61st AAN Annual Meeting.

Recipient will receive:

Certificate of recognition and $1,000 prize
Complimentary registration for 61st Annual Meeting
Recognition at 2009 Awards Luncheon at 61st Annual Meeting
Eligibility
Must be within 5 years of completing neurology residency

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

Completed application form
Letter of recommendation
Maximum 500-word abstract on movement disorders research in which applicant played an important role (abstract will be ineligible for submission to the 2009 Scientific Program)

Deadline

The deadline to apply for 2009 AAN Scientific Awards is November 3, 2008. Applications will be available in August 2008.

For more information, please contact Kyle Krause at kkrause@aan.com or (651) 695-2733.
Junior Researcher, Junior Scientist, Neurologist, Neuroscientist, Physician Researcher, Young Investigator, Young Scientist
John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research
American Academy of Neurology
All Regions
11/03/2008
$15,000
John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research
Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and National Multiple Sclerosis Society and made possible through a special contribution from the John Dystel Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The John Dystel Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to research in the understanding, treatment, or prevention of multiple sclerosis. The prize is intended to recognize significant and exciting contributions by investigators, not to be a lifetime achievement award.

Presentation
Recipient is expected to present a 20-minute lecture during a multiple sclerosis scientific session at the 61st AAN Annual Meeting.

Recipient will receive:

$15,000 prize to be used at the recipient's discretion
Complimentary registration for 61st Annual Meeting
Reimbursement for 61st Annual Meeting travel and two days' meals and lodging expenses
Recognition at 2009 Awards Luncheon at 61st Annual Meeting

Eligibility
Must be actively engaged in basic or clinical research related to multiple sclerosis

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

Completed application form
Current curriculum vitae
Letter from colleague summarizing applicant's body of work including:
Relevant background material
Research accomplishments placed in context
Assessment of the direct or indirect impact of contributions to the understanding of multiple sclerosis

Deadline

The deadline to apply for 2009 AAN Scientific Awards is November 3, 2008. Applications will be available in August 2008.

For more information, please contact Franziska Schwarz at fschwarz@aan.com or (651) 695-2807.
Neurologist, Physician Researcher, Neuroscientist
Grant requests
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
All Regions
11/01/2008
$0

Grant requests
For all grant requests other than the Brighter Tomorrow grant

The initial contact should be made by letter of inquiry stating the amount sought, purpose of the grant, and nature of the organization requesting the grant. Please include an e-mail address if available. The letter should be sent to:

The Grant Committee
c/o Managing Director
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
6350 North Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33309

If you are awarded a grant we do ask as a minimum that you provide us with semi-annual progress reports however additional criteria may apply depending on the amount and type of grant.

FUNDING CYCLE

All grant requests excluding the Brighter Tomorrow grant, must be received prior to November 1 of each year. If your request is funded, funding will occur prior to January 15 of the following year.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, at its sole discretion, has the right to limit, refuse or cancel any grants made. The awarding of grants is at the determination of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Pilot Research
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
All Regions
12/31/2008
$40,000

Funding Programs

Pilot Research

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society provides funds for limited short-term support of research in areas where preliminary data are scant or nonexistent. This program is designed to support unique or novel ideas with the potential to open significant new areas of research on multiple sclerosis. Projects that are simply extensions of on-going research or that already have ample supporting data will not be considered.

For more information, please contact:

Patricia O’Looney, PhD
Vice President of Biomedical Research
(212) 476-0413
patricia.olooney@nmss.org

Application Procedure
Application forms are available from the Research & Clinical Programs Department of the Society. The forms are brief, with the project description strictly limited to two pages. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year, and they are peer-reviewed in an expedited manner.

Eligibility
Investigators at established research institutions may apply to this program. It is expected that the person indicated as the principal investigator in an application for a grant is the one who is personally and actively responsible for the conduct of the research and who is considered eligible by his or her institution to apply for a research grant. The principal investigator need not be a United States citizen. Applications for Pilot Research Projects under the direction of, or that request stipends for, postdoctoral fellows or for graduate students will not be accepted. Pilot awards must not be used to support dissertation work for a graduate student. Postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to apply for one of the Society's programs of research training.

Distinguished Investigator, Distinguished Scientist, Junior Faculty, Junior Investigator, Junior Researcher, Junior Scientist, Physician Researcher, Young Investigator, Young Scientist