American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders 2011 APFED Junior Faculty HOPE Research Grant
Objective: To support the development of an academic research career in the specialties of
pediatric and internal medicine, gastroenterology, allergy/ immunology and pathology. The funding is to support eosinophil related research projects.
Sponsor: American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders - a non-profit advocacy organization
for those living with eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic colitis, hypereosinophilic syndrome, and other eosinophilic disorders.
Amount: $50,000 one time annual grant.
Funding: The grant may be used for the purchase of supplies and services directly related to the approved research endeavors. Funds may also be directed to the salaries of technical personnel and other direct expenses as necessary for the completion of the research project. Funds may not be used for institutional indirect costs or to acquire administrative or clerical support.
Funds will be distributed in two equal $25,000 payments.
This grant will include a travel grant of up to $1000 which must be used to attend a professional meeting to present research results.
Eligibility: Applicants must be all of the following to be eligible for Grant:
-- MD, DO, Nursing Doctorate, PhD, or MD/PhD
-- Faculty members with faculty appointments in aggregate not to exceed five years (at the time the application is due)
-- Full-time faculty as an instructor or assistant professor at a medical school in the US or abroad.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file by November 1, 2010. Applicants will be notified regarding status of application by January, 2011.
American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders
PO Box 29545
Atlanta, GA 30359
Phone: (713)493-7749
8am-4pm Central Monday-Friday
