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THE LAM FOUNDATION offers research funding for the study of the cellular and molecular basis of pulmonary smooth muscle infiltration in the fatal lung disease of women, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). The three-year LAM Post Doctoral Fellowship Awards and Established Investigator Awards provide a maximum of $150,000 over three years. Pilot project awards of up to $25,000 are also available for the initiation of innovative research projects. Fellowship candidates must have at least two years of experience, a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree, and perform the work in a laboratory with established expertise in smooth muscle biology, genetics of tuberous sclerosis or other LAM-related areas. Established investigators must have a substantial track record in research. Mechanistic, hypothesis driven approaches of all types are welcomed. Formalin-fixed LAM tissues, dispersed LAM lung cells, genetic probes and other reagents are available. Spring and fall application deadlines are March 15th and September 15th. The LAM Foundation
Translational Research Program 2006 Deadline: March 1, 2006
The Human Frontier Science Program supports international collaborations in basic research with emphasis placed on novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to fundamental investigations in the life sciences. Applications are invited for grants to support projects on complex mechanisms of living organisms. Research grants provide three years support for teams with 2-4 members with not more than one member from any one country unless members are absolutely necessary for the interdisciplinary nature of the project. Dealine: Compulsory pre-registration March 20,2006 Working at the interface of society in science requires a first-class scientific ability together with the vision to recognize new social responsibilities. We encourage fresh and bold thinking and offer the excellent opportunity of up to five years freedom in research to link your scientific work to its social dimension. Deadline 15th February 2006 Applications are invited from UK and international organizations for research designed to Deadline: February 24, 2006 The Wellcome Trust is one of the world’s largest biomedical research charities and our mission is to foster and promote research with the aim of improving human and animal health. Applications are invited from biomedical and veterinary science departments for undergraduates to work on a biomedical science research project during summer vacation. More info and application form Applications must be submitted on behalf of the student by the project supervisor.
Deadline: February 28, 2006. The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) provides a UK focus for the promotion, development and implementation of the 3Rs in research and testing. NC3Rs has a budget of £1million to fund research into the replacement, refinement and reduction of animals in research.
Deadline January 23, 2006 The Epigenome Network of Excellence (NoE) brings together 25 established research groups, 12 newly established research teams (NETs) and 26 associates, from 10 European countries, under a €12.5 Millon grant from the European Union (EU) Framework 6 Programme (FP6) to advance epigenetic research over the next 5 years (2004-2009). Three year grant of €150,000. Deadline: March 1, 2006
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