Neuroradiology Grants

Klarman Family Foundation Grants Program in Eating Disorders Research
Program Officer: Gay Lockwood 617-279-2240 ext. 702

The Klarman Family Foundation Grants Program in Eating Disorders Research was established in 2008 to expand the number of outstanding scientists whose research explores the basic biology of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and/or binge eating disorder. The long term goal is to accelerate progress in developing effective treatments for these disorders. Examples of funding areas include but are not limited to molecular genetic analysis of relevant neural circuit assembly and function; animal models created by genetically altering neural circuits; testing of new chemical entities that might be used in animal models as exploratory treatments; and brain imaging approaches that identify neurochemical pathways in patients with these disorders. Clinical psychotherapeutic studies, medication trials and research in the medical complications of eating disorders are currently outside the scope of this Program.

For the 2009 cycle, two-year awards of $400,000 ($200,000 per year inclusive of 10% indirect costs) and one-year pilot studies of up to $150,000 (inclusive of 10% indirect costs) will be made to investigators with a faculty appointment at a nonprofit academic, medical or research institution in the United States, Canada or Israel. Eligibility is not limited to those investigators currently working in eating disorders research.

The next application deadline for the Initial Proposal Application is November 20, 2008 for awards beginning on June 1, 2009. Applications will be accepted through an online submission process.

Medical Research Grants Division
The Medical Foundation
95 Berkeley Street, Suite 208
Boston, MA 02116

EMF/FERNE Neurological Emergencies Clinical Research Grant - $25,000
Description: This grant program is sponsored by the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) and the Foundation for Education and Research in Neurological Emergencies (FERNE). The goal of this directed grant program is to fund research based towards acute disorders of the neurological system, such as the identification and treatment of diseases and injury to the brain, spinal cord and nerves. $25,000 will be awarded in this program annually. Only clinical applications will be considered - no basic science applications will be accepted.
Letter of intent Deadline: October 15, 2008
Application Deadline: January 5, 2009

•You MUST submit a letter of intent with a brief explanation of your proposal by October 15, 2008. A preliminary abstract should be included with the letter. Applications that do not submit a letter of intent will not be accepted.

The Emergency Medicine Foundation endeavors 1) to promote research within the specialty of Emergency Medicine, 2) to advance emergency medical care, and 3) to facilitate the academic growth and development of emergency medicine faculty and thereby invest in the future of the specialty of emergency medicine.

The Foundation for the Education and Research in Neurological Emergencies is an independent not-for-profit organization committed to the following principles: 1) Patients with neurologic emergencies deserve quality emergency care, 2) The emergency care for neurologic emergencies can be enhanced through quality scientific research, and 3) Emergency medical care providers can provide optimal medical care for patients with neurologic emergencies through participation in quality medical education that highlights state-of-the-art neurologic care.

The Directed Neurological Emergencies Grant Program awards up to $25,000 annually. The program is jointly sponsored by the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) and the Foundation for Education and Research in Neurological Emergencies (FERNE). Applicants may apply for up to $25,000 of the funds. The grants are awarded to researchers in established emergency medicine research programs to support research specifically in the topic of neurological emergencies. Only one directed research grant per institution, per cycle, will be awarded. EMF and FERNE have committed to this program for two years, with potential continuation of the program for a total of four years. Only clinical applications will be considered - no basic science applications will be accepted.

RESEARCH TOPICS
The goal of this directed grant program is to fund clinical research based towards acute disorders of the neurological system, such as the identification and treatment of diseases and injury to the brain, spinal cord and nerves.

ELIGIBILITY
Applications will be accepted from domestic institutions that have established research programs.

The principal investigator must be an accomplished clinical investigator in the area of study proposed, and must provide the guidance for the proposed program throughout the duration of the award. The principal investigator must hold an MD, DO, PhD, ScD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent degree. The investigator must have proven ability to pursue independent research as evidenced by original research publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or funding from extramural sources. He or she may be in any department within the institution. He or she will make all arrangements for conduct of the proposed research projects, and assumes responsibility for conducting the research projects and supervising the work of all associate investigator.

EMF/FERNE Neurological Emergencies Grant Program
Emergency Medicine Foundation
1125 Executive Circle
Irving TX 75038-2522