Neurotrophic Factor Therapies for Parkinson's Disease 2010
Funding to advance neurotrophic factor approaches through preclinical research toward the clinic or through the stages of clinical development
09/23/2009
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) invites investigators to apply for funding through a directed LEAPS mechanism focused on supporting development of neurotrophic factor therapies for PD. LEAPS are multi-year grant awards for collaborative, milestone-driven efforts. Projects appropriate for this program should advance neurotrophic factor approaches through preclinical research toward the clinic or through the stages of clinical development. Investigators are encouraged to apply a coordinated cross-disciplinary approach toward proposed research projects.
Applicants may seek up to three years of funding for projects focused on accelerating the development of neurotrophic factor therapies.
Please note that pre-proposals are mandatory and will be used to evaluate your proposal’s fit with the stated aims and review criteria of the RFA. All pre-proposals received in response to this program will be subjected to a triage process and only those pre-proposals deemed to be of suitable scientific merit will be invited to submit a full application.
MJFF employs an expedited, abbreviated granting mechanism to accelerate discoveries and ultimately translate findings to PD patients more quickly.
Submission deadline: 6 p.m. ET, Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Anticipated Funding: June 2010
Please click on the links below for all of the application process information.
Conference Call
MJFF will hold a 45 minute long conference call on October 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time to clarify and explain the Neurotrophic Factor Therapies for Parkinson's Disease 2010 program and to answer applicants' questions. To participate in this call, you must RSVP via email to conferencecalls@michaeljfox.org. Participants will receive a reply with call-in details.
Application process information
Press Release
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Neurotrophic Factor Therapies for Parkinson's Disease 2010 -- RFA
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Neurotrophic Factor Therapies for Parkinson's Disease 2010 -- Pre-proposal Instructions
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Neurotrophic Factor Therapies for Parkinson's Disease 2010 -- Checklist and Template
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To begin an application for this program online: click here.
For additional information about this initiative, contact the Foundation at research@michaeljfox.org.
