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.
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, PhDVice President of Biomedical Research(212) 476-0413patricia.olooney@nmss.orgApplication ProcedureApplication 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.EligibilityInvestigators 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.
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