Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance New Investigator Grants
These grant awards are for young or new investigators who have demonstrated an interest in FA research and want to further that commitment. We believe in welcoming, mentoring and supporting new scientists in the FA research community so that they have the necessary experience and motivation to launch successful independent careers.
Guidelines for New Investigator Grants
New Investigator Grants are accepted twice a year March 1st and September 1st then awards are announced June 1st and December 1st.
The terms of the awards are July 1 – June 30 for awards submitted March 1st and January 1 – December 31 for awards submitted September 1st.
Grant proposals should not exceed 24 months in duration.
Grant awards are made in one year allocations. All subsequent payments are contingent upon receipt and satisfactory review of a progress report. FARA reserves the right terminate any grant award for inadequate progress, failure to submit reports, deviation in scope of the original research, and/or changes in funding priority.
All grants should be submitted using FARA’s Research Portfolio Management Program – www.curefa.org/rpmp
On the Main Grant Page of the application please indicate “NIA” in the RFP field.
A letter of support should be provided by the applicant’s supervisor/advisor.
A personal statement from the applicant should also be included that addresses the applicant’s current interests, career goals and interest in Friedreich’s ataxia research.
FARA only funds direct costs. No indirect costs will be awarded.
A detailed budget must be submitted with all proposals, including a justification to support reported expenses. Reasonable and customary salary support and benefits are acceptable for the applicant. The budget should not exceed $100,000.
Additional allowable expenses include: laboratory reagents and supplies, equipment, animal expenses, patient expenses directly related to study and not reimbursable by third party insurers, patient travel
Expenses not awarded: indirect costs/overhead, travel to meetings and conferences, membership to scientific societies
Individuals who receive this award cannot reapply through this same mechanism. This award is intended to help the scientist achieve additional sources of funding and independence.
If human subjects are used in the proposed study, the study must be approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Full funding will not be provided until proof of IRB approval is demonstrated to FARA. Human subjects studied in the course of research conducted under a grant are under no circumstances a responsibility of FARA.
If animals are used in the proposed study, the study must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (or equivalent) indicating that appropriate precautions have been taken to assure that proper treatment, care and humane conditions have been provided.
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance
102 Pickering Way, Suite 200
Exton, PA 19341
USA
Phone: (484) 875-3015
Fax: (610) 363-1506
Email: info@cureFA.org
Website: www.cureFA.org
