Cleft Palate Foundation Research Grants

Cleft Palate Foundation Research Grants

The Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) currently offers four research grants, offered each year, in the area of cleft lip, cleft palate, and related craniofacial anomalies.

Application Deadline: In order to be considered, applications must be postmarked on or before January 15 (if January 15 is a US Federal Holiday, the deadline becomes January 16).

The following is a listing and description of the four grants:

* The Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Grant is sponsored by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Rosemont, Illinois. The purpose of the grant is to encourage scientific research to evaluate developmental and therapeutic issues relating to cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies. This grant is available to junior and senior investigators in an amount of $10,000.
* The Etiology of Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Research Grant is sponsored by the Peer Foundation in Florham Park, New Jersey. The purpose of the grant is to encourage scientific research on problems related to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cleft lip/palate and craniofacial anomalies. It is available to junior and senior investigators in an amount of $10,000.
* The Junior Investigators Research Grant is sponsored by the Cleft Palate Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to (a) aid in the development of scientific investigators who are committed to problems related to the cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial abnormalities, and (b) encourage scientific research on problems related to the diagnosis and treatment of cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial abnormalities. It is offered to new investigators (those enrolled in accredited graduate training programs related to the disciplines recognized by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association; those holding the academic rank of assistant professor or below; or investigators who are no more than 5 years past their PhD or specialty professional training) and has a maximum allocation of $5,000 per year.

* The CCA Research Grant is sponsored by the Children’s Craniofacial Association of Dallas, TX. The purpose of this grant is to promote scientific research about developmental and therapeutic issues related to cleft and craniofacial conditions. It is available to junior and senior investigators with a maximum allocation of $10,000 per year.
Cleft Palate Foundation

1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 102
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2820 USA
(919) 933-9044 , Fax: (919) 933-9604
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