Neurochemistry Grants

Financial Support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry

Applications for financial support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry (CAEN) are invited from independent investigators, particularly scientists in early stages of their careers (postdoctoral young investigators; Ph.D. students at the final stages of their studies may also be considered) , from countries with limited financial support for research in Neurochemistry (defined broadly as molecular and cellular neurobiology).

There are three application deadlines per year:
April 30, August 31 and December 31.

Applications in Category 2 (Scientific Meetings) must be received at least two months prior to the event.

Activities for which support is requested should be undertaken in the 4 months immediately following the relevant deadlines.

The following activities are currently eligible for support:

CATEGORY 1: RESEARCH

A. Visit by the Applicant to Another Laboratory.

These visits are intended to allow the applicant to develop new technical or conceptual expertise for further application to the applicant's research program upon return to the home institution. Support may be applied to travel, accommodation and insurance. It is expected that funds for laboratory expenses will be provided by the host laboratory.

The applicant should provide:

1) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
2) Letter of support from the principal investigator of the proposed host laboratory
3) Short description of the project, including the expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
4) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
5) Complete information on other external funds made available/requested for the same purpose including those requested from local sources. Applicants are encouraged to actively seek additional sources of support, particularly from the receiving laboratory.

An advance sum (or the total if required) will be transferred to the applicant’s institution. Upon completion of the visit, the awardee should provide a full report (including a photograph of the awardee in the host laboratory) indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the award. The remainder of the financial support, if any, will be transferred to the awardee upon approval of the scientific report. Awardees are expected to acknowledge ISN in any publications resulting from the funded activity.

Awards will generally be in the range of 1,000 - $4,000 (US dollars).

B. Research supplies for use in the applicant's home laboratory.

The applicant (normally young independent investigators) should provide:

1) Brief description of the research project and its significance
2) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
3) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
4) Letter of support for the proposed research from the applicant's Departmental Chair

Awards will generally be in the range of $500 - $5,000.

CATEGORY 2: ATTENDING OR HOLDING SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

C. Travel awards for individuals to scientific meetings of ISN Sister Societies.

A limited number of travel fellowships are available for travel to meetings of the ISN Sister Societies (i.e., ESN, APSN, ASN) when these meetings are not being held jointly with ISN.

1. Applications for travel to ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.
2. Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.
3. Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to attend sister society meetings will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location and dates of the meeting
2) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
3) Detailed budget of expenses for which funds are requested
4) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
5) The expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applicant
7) Letter of acceptance from the meeting organizers.

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $1,500 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide 1 photograph of themselves at the relevant meeting attended.

D. Support for participation by individuals in scientific workshops in developed countries

Applications for travel to scientific workshops at ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.

Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.

Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to scientific workshops will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop, and an outline of the workshop topics and speakers/instructors
2) Letter of acceptance from the organizers for attendance at the workshop
3) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
4) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
5) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc.) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
6) Expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
7) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $2,000 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide a photograph of themselves at the relevant workshop attended.

E. Support for the implementation of scientific/educational Workshops and small schools.

Applicant(s) should be principal organizers of the workshop/school and should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop or school, an outline of the topics to be presented and the speakers/instructors who have agreed to participate
2) Significance of the topic and expected impact of the workshop on the field of research
3) Budget of the total projected costs, and details of any funding being sought from other organizations (all other sources of finance should be clearly stated, indicating in particular whether other ISN committees have been approached for support for the event).
4) Detailed budget of costs to be covered by funds requested from CAEN
5) Summary of the proposed number and countries of origin of the students expected to attend (particularly in the case of schools)
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applying organizer(s)

IN ORDER TO ASSURE A FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF CAEN’S RESOURCES, APPLICANTS MAY ONLY APPLY FOR 1 (ONE) OF THE ABOVE TWO CATEGORIES OF AWARDS EVERY 3 (THREE) YEARS. FOR EXAMPLE: AN APPLICANT COULD ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY IN YEAR 1 AND THEN CONFERENCE MONEY IN YEAR 3. THIS WOULD MEAN THAT THE APPLICANT COULD NOT ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY AGAIN UNTIL YEAR 4 (FOUR) AND FOR CONFERENCE MONEY UNTIL YEAR 6 (SIX).

Upon approval of an application the amount granted will be transferred to a bank account of the applicant’s institution, the host’s institution, or a designated bank account associated with the meeting. Other arrangements may exceptionally be considered but must be approved in advance by the ISN Treasurer. Transfer to any private bank account is not possible.

At the conclusion of the activity, a full report should be submitted to CAEN within one month of the end of the workshop, indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the funds provided. A list of recipients and the support provided for them should be included. The responsible organizer is expected to provide 1 photograph of attendees at the relevant workshop or school. The remaining 20% of the financial support will only be made available and transferred to the conference organizers or chairs upon i) receipt of the invoices corresponding to approximately 80% of the expenses and ii) approval by CAEN of the scientific report.

Awards will generally be in the range of $1,000- $6,000 (US dollars).

Submission of Applications.

Applications and inquiries should be directed to the Chair of CAEN:

Mike Cousin
Membrane Biology Group
Centre for Integrative Physiology
George Square
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh EH8 9XD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3259
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6527
Email: M.Cousin@ed.ac.uk

Financial Support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry

Applications for financial support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry (CAEN) are invited from independent investigators, particularly scientists in early stages of their careers (postdoctoral young investigators; Ph.D. students at the final stages of their studies may also be considered) , from countries with limited financial support for research in Neurochemistry (defined broadly as molecular and cellular neurobiology).

There are three application deadlines per year:
April 30, August 31 and December 31.

Applications in Category 2 (Scientific Meetings) must be received at least two months prior to the event.

Activities for which support is requested should be undertaken in the 4 months immediately following the relevant deadlines.

The following activities are currently eligible for support:

CATEGORY 1: RESEARCH

A. Visit by the Applicant to Another Laboratory.

These visits are intended to allow the applicant to develop new technical or conceptual expertise for further application to the applicant's research program upon return to the home institution. Support may be applied to travel, accommodation and insurance. It is expected that funds for laboratory expenses will be provided by the host laboratory.

The applicant should provide:

1) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
2) Letter of support from the principal investigator of the proposed host laboratory
3) Short description of the project, including the expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
4) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
5) Complete information on other external funds made available/requested for the same purpose including those requested from local sources. Applicants are encouraged to actively seek additional sources of support, particularly from the receiving laboratory.

An advance sum (or the total if required) will be transferred to the applicant’s institution. Upon completion of the visit, the awardee should provide a full report (including a photograph of the awardee in the host laboratory) indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the award. The remainder of the financial support, if any, will be transferred to the awardee upon approval of the scientific report. Awardees are expected to acknowledge ISN in any publications resulting from the funded activity.

Awards will generally be in the range of 1,000 - $4,000 (US dollars).

B. Research supplies for use in the applicant's home laboratory.

The applicant (normally young independent investigators) should provide:

1) Brief description of the research project and its significance
2) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
3) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
4) Letter of support for the proposed research from the applicant's Departmental Chair

Awards will generally be in the range of $500 - $5,000.

CATEGORY 2: ATTENDING OR HOLDING SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

C. Travel awards for individuals to scientific meetings of ISN Sister Societies.

A limited number of travel fellowships are available for travel to meetings of the ISN Sister Societies (i.e., ESN, APSN, ASN) when these meetings are not being held jointly with ISN.

1. Applications for travel to ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.
2. Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.
3. Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to attend sister society meetings will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location and dates of the meeting
2) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
3) Detailed budget of expenses for which funds are requested
4) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
5) The expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applicant
7) Letter of acceptance from the meeting organizers.

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $1,500 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide 1 photograph of themselves at the relevant meeting attended.

D. Support for participation by individuals in scientific workshops in developed countries

Applications for travel to scientific workshops at ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.

Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.

Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to scientific workshops will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop, and an outline of the workshop topics and speakers/instructors
2) Letter of acceptance from the organizers for attendance at the workshop
3) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
4) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
5) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc.) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
6) Expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
7) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $2,000 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide a photograph of themselves at the relevant workshop attended.

E. Support for the implementation of scientific/educational Workshops and small schools.

Applicant(s) should be principal organizers of the workshop/school and should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop or school, an outline of the topics to be presented and the speakers/instructors who have agreed to participate
2) Significance of the topic and expected impact of the workshop on the field of research
3) Budget of the total projected costs, and details of any funding being sought from other organizations (all other sources of finance should be clearly stated, indicating in particular whether other ISN committees have been approached for support for the event).
4) Detailed budget of costs to be covered by funds requested from CAEN
5) Summary of the proposed number and countries of origin of the students expected to attend (particularly in the case of schools)
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applying organizer(s)

IN ORDER TO ASSURE A FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF CAEN’S RESOURCES, APPLICANTS MAY ONLY APPLY FOR 1 (ONE) OF THE ABOVE TWO CATEGORIES OF AWARDS EVERY 3 (THREE) YEARS. FOR EXAMPLE: AN APPLICANT COULD ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY IN YEAR 1 AND THEN CONFERENCE MONEY IN YEAR 3. THIS WOULD MEAN THAT THE APPLICANT COULD NOT ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY AGAIN UNTIL YEAR 4 (FOUR) AND FOR CONFERENCE MONEY UNTIL YEAR 6 (SIX).

Upon approval of an application the amount granted will be transferred to a bank account of the applicant’s institution, the host’s institution, or a designated bank account associated with the meeting. Other arrangements may exceptionally be considered but must be approved in advance by the ISN Treasurer. Transfer to any private bank account is not possible.

At the conclusion of the activity, a full report should be submitted to CAEN within one month of the end of the workshop, indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the funds provided. A list of recipients and the support provided for them should be included. The responsible organizer is expected to provide 1 photograph of attendees at the relevant workshop or school. The remaining 20% of the financial support will only be made available and transferred to the conference organizers or chairs upon i) receipt of the invoices corresponding to approximately 80% of the expenses and ii) approval by CAEN of the scientific report.

Awards will generally be in the range of $1,000- $6,000 (US dollars).

Submission of Applications.

Applications and inquiries should be directed to the Chair of CAEN:

Mike Cousin
Membrane Biology Group
Centre for Integrative Physiology
George Square
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh EH8 9XD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3259
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6527
Email: M.Cousin@ed.ac.uk

Call for Proposals to Host 5th International Society for Neurochemistry Special Neurochemistry Conference

The ISN (International Society for Neurochemistry) now invites submission of proposals for the organization of the Fifth ISN Special Neurochemistry Conference to be held in 2012. For this purpose the ISN will provide 150,000 USD to the organizers.

Note that proposals will be considered from bona fide individuals, institutions and learned societies, who do not need to be directly connected to ISN or its sister societies. Submissions addressing topical and emerging areas are encouraged, and the proposed area may relate to neurochemistry in its broader context within neuroscience.

In 2004 the ISN began a series of Special Neurochemistry Conferences. The first one took place in Avignon, France, and focused on “Changes in Neuronal Gene Expression and CNS Drug Responses”. The second on “Neural Glycomics and Lipidomics” was held in Antigua, West Indies, in 2006. The 3rd Special Conference entitled: “Neurodegeneration and Regeneration” was held in Beijing in 2008. The focus of the 4th Special Conference to be held in Erice, Sicily, in May 2010 is “Membrane Domains in CNS Physiology and Physiology”.

Proposals will be examined by the ISN Council, and a decision made based on the quality of the scientific program as well as the suitability of the proposed venue.

The Conference will:
· be located in the American Region
· be focused on an important and timely neurochemical topic
· have a 3 day duration with no parallel sessions
· not exceed 300 participants
· not coincide in time with other major neuroscience meetings

Enquiries:
ISN Secretary/Professor Philip Beart [philip.beart@florey.edu.au]

Proposals should include:
· Name and address of organizer(s)
· A statement on the importance of the topic
· An outline of the program and list of speakers
· Details about the location, facilities and dates
· Information on Local Organizing Committee
· A preliminary budget

The ISN Council reserves the right to suggest changes to the scientific program.

Submission deadline: September 3, 2010

Proposals should be submitted by email to the ISN Secretary Professor Philip Beart [philip.beart@florey.edu.au]

Request for Proposals: Novel Approaches to Drug Discovery for Alzheimer’s Disease

ADDF funds drug discovery research programs from domestic and international investigators in academia and biotechnology companies. In addition, ADDF initiates, sponsors, and co-sponsors conferences to stimulate new ideas and approaches in areas of interest to the Foundation, bringing together physicians, scientists, and policy makers worldwide.

As a biomedical venture philanthropy, ADDF seeks to fill the critical translational funding gap between basic research and later stage drug development. We fund high risk, early stage drug discovery and development projects and catalyze scientists to enter the drug discovery field. We have adapted the operating model and principles of venture capital investing to our philanthropic mission in biomedical research. We help to create new biotechnology companies, and to fund early stage biotechnology companies, with programs dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease drug discovery. We seek a return on investment for all of our grants based on the achievement of scientific milestones. When these milestones are met, funds return to the Foundation to increase our ability to support more research.

ADDF FUNDING PROGRAMS
• ADDF Academic Drug Discovery and Development Program seeks to create and support innovative translational programs for Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and cognitive aging in academic medical centers and universities. Biomarker development studies and innovative proof of concept pilot clinical trials of new approaches to treatment, prevention and early detection are also supported.

• ADDF Biotechnology Development Program supports qualified scientific projects in existing, private, early-stage biotechnology companies. ADDF will provide support for qualified projects in more advanced companies if a clear need for non-profit funding to support the project can be demonstrated and justified.

• ADDF Biotechnology Founders Technology Transfer Program supports academic programs that are eligible for technology transfer and the start-up of new biotechnology companies. Up to 35% of funds from these awards may be employed for expenses related to company formation, such as administrative, legal, patent and third-party vendor costs.

RESEARCH FUNDING PRIORITIES
• Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive aging: ADDF supports drug discovery and drug development efforts towards novel treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and cognitive decline associated with aging. These may include disease modifying agents for preventing or delaying progression as well as cognitive enhancers. ADDF provides funding for target validation and proof-of-concept studies, high throughput screening of chemical libraries, lead discovery and optimization, rational medicinal chemistry, and pre-clinical drug development. ADDF also supports small proof-of principle clinical research studies.

• Early detection and prevention: ADDF supports the development of biomarkers, such as advanced brain imaging technologies, CSF and blood tests for the early detection of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. ADDF also supports clinical research projects to improve early detection of cognitive impairment through population-based approaches that can impact large numbers of individuals at risk.

GENERAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Grant applications are usually solicited by private invitation. Unsolicited proposals are also accepted, but inquiries with ADDF staff are encouraged to determine the Foundation’s interest prior to application. ADDF provides support for 1 year of research with potential for future follow-on funding. We seek successful long-term partnerships with investigators and research organizations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Full application guidelines and further information can be found on our website (www.alzdiscovery.org). All applicants are required to complete an electronic "Letter of Intent" (LOI) available on our website. After review of the LOI, we may invite a full application via email with a link to the electronic application form. ADDF will attempt to make a determination of interest within 90 days of receipt of the application.

ADDF accepts grant applications for the “General Request for Proposals” research award programs throughout the year (2010 deadlines for full proposals are January 7, April 1, July 1, and October 1).

If you would like to contact the Foundation, please call (212) 935-2402, or contact us by regular mail at the following address:

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
1414 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1502
New York, NY 10019

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Grants Program

APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED SOLELY IN PAPER FORM. AN ELECTRONIC COPY MUST BE INCLUDED.

Cycle II Due date: December 1, 2010

Email: grants@afsp.org for all grant submissions and questions related to grant submissions.

Eligibility
AFSP research grants support studies that aim to increase understanding of the causes of suicide and factors related to suicide risk, or to test treatments and other interventions designed to prevent suicide. Investigators from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply, and both basic science and applied research projects will be considered, providing the study has an essential focus on suicide or suicide prevention. AFSP grants are awarded for one or two-year periods. Grant applications are not accepted from for-profit organizations, or from federal or state government agencies.

An individual can hold only one AFSP grant at a time. As a general policy, an individual can hold only one AFSP grant at a time. During the second year of funding (of the first year in the case of one-year grant) a current grant holder may apply for another AFSP grant which if approved, would start after the first grant period has ended and the final progress report and financial statement has been submitted. In reviewing the new application, consideration will be given to the applicant's progress on the current application. Applicants should carefully review the grant policy statement for additional guidelines and restrictions. Grant applications that do not conform to the stated policies will not be reviewed.

A grant application submitted by an applicant who has previously held an AFSP grant and has not submitted a Final Report within the prescribed period (i.e., 60 days following grant completion or termination) will not be reviewed.

New grantees must begin their studies within six months of the approved start date. Failure to begin the study within this time frame may result in withdrawal of the grant award.

A grant may only be resubmitted twice.

Grant Categories

AFSP offers six types of research grants:

* Distinguished Investigator Grants for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide.
* Standard Research Grants for up to $75,000 over two years are awarded to individual investigators at any level.
* Linked Standard Research Grants for three or more sites of up to $225,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at any level.
* Young Investigator Grants for up to $85,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. In addition to a maximum of $75,000 for the investigator’s research, these grants provide an additional $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the Young Investigator.
* Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years and have not had more than three years of fellowship support. Fellows receive a progressive stipend of $42,000 in the first year and $46,000 in the second, with an institutional allowance of $6,000 per year.
* Pilot Grants for up to $30,000 over one or two years are awarded to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects that have the potential to lead to subsequent larger investigations.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10005

Toll-free: 1-888-333-AFSP (2377)
Phone: (212) 363-3500
Fax: (212) 363-6237
Website: www.afsp.org
Email: inquiry@afsp.org