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 The LAM Foundation
The LAM Foundation seeks proposals focused on smooth muscle proliferation and cystic lung destruction that occurs in Lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Three year fellowship or established investigator awards provide a maximum of $150,000. Pilot Awards of up to $35, 000 are also available. The fall deadline is September 15, notification is by December 30th and funding begins January 15th of the following year. For more information please visit the following website, www.thelamfoundation.org, or contact:
Francis X. McCormack, M.D.
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
The University of Cincinnati
231 Albert Sabin Way (MSB 6007)
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0564
Telephone. 513-558-4831.
Email. Frank.mccormack@uc.edu
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 The International Spinal Research Trust
The International Spinal Research Trust, a UK-based medical research charity, is inviting senior scientists (supervisors) at UK institutions to submit proposals for the support of PhD studentship projects, up to four years for science graduate or three years for those with clinical qualifications.
More info: www.spinal-research.org
Email to: research@spinal-research.org
Deadline: July 3, 2006
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 The Burroughs Wellcome Fund
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund, an independent private foundation dedicated to advancing the biomedical sciences, is now offering $750,000 over five years to established physican-scientists. BWF is particularly interested in supporting investigators who will bring novel ideas and new approaches to translational research. For complete program information, eligibility guidelines, and application forms please visit the following website: www.bwfund.org.
Deadline: September 1, 2006
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 The Angelman Syndrome Foundation
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation announces the availability of $30,000 to be awarded in support of research on Angelman syndrome. Applications related to any area of research involving Angelman syndrome will be considered; highest priority will be given to pilot projects to test new ideas about the pathogenesis of, therapy for, and educational best practices in Angelman syndrome. One-year grants are awarded for amounts of up to $100,000.. Please submit applications to: ASF 3015 E New York St, Ste A2265, Aurora, IL 60504. Questions to: Joseph Wagstaff, M.D., Ph.D.; telephone: 704-355-092; email: joseph.wagstaff@carolinashealthcare.org.
More info: www.angelman.org
Deadline: June 30, 2006
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 Ranbaxy Research Awards-2005
Nominations are invited from Heads of Research Institution, Universities, and Medical and Pharmaceutical Colleges, for the Ranbaxy Research Awards-2005. There are four Awards of Rs, 1 lakh each, for excellence in original research in the medical and pharmaceutical Sciences.
More info: www.ranbaxysciencefoundation.com
Deadline: July 1, 2006
Questions to:
Dr. O.P. Sood
Member-Governing Council
Ranbaxy Science Foundation
77B, Sector 18, IFFCO Road, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area,
Gurgaon-122 015 (Haryana) India
Phone: 91-124-234177 (D) 2342001-10, 5012501-10
Email: omprakash.sood@ranbaxy.com
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 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Services, L.L.C. is asking for nominees for The Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research. This award aims to extend the legacy of Dr. Paul by honoring the work of an active scientist in academia, industry or a scientific institute. Given every two years, the Award includes a $100,000 prize and will acknowledge the work of an individual who has made a significant, transformational contribution toward the improvement of human health.
More info: www.pauljanssenaward.com
Deadline: June 30, 2007
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 Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA supports research aimed at developing treatments for the muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the neuromuscular system. These are the muscular dystrophies (among which are Duchenne and Becker); motor neuron diseases (including ALS and SMA); the peripheral nerve disorders (CMT and Friedreich's ataxia); inflammatory myopathies; disorders of the neuromuscular junction; metabolic diseases of muscle as well as other myopathies
Funding levels for primary research grants are unlimited. Development grants are a maximum of $45,000 per year. Overhead is limited to a maximum of 10% of direct costs to be included in the total amount of the grant request.
More info: http://www.mdausa.org
Deadline: July 15, 2006
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Grants Manager - Research Department
3300 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-2000
(520) 529-5454 (fax)
Email: grants@mdausa.org
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American Health Assistance Foundation
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) invites applications from researchers at non-profit institutions for the following programs:
Alzheimer’s Disease Research: grant awards for Standard Awards, a total of $400,000 over three years; Pilot Project Awards, a maximum of $75,000 per year for up to two years; and Research Fellowships, a maximum of $50,000 per year for up to two years, for research into the causes and treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease.
More info www.ahaf.org
Deadline: October 13, 2006
Call: 301-948-3244 or email: grants@ahaf.org.
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Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program
The Clinical Research LRP is a vital component of our nation's efforts to attract health professionals to careers in clinical research.
In exchange for a two-year commitment to your clinical research career, NIH will repay up to $35,000 per year of your qualified educational debt, pay an additional 39% of the repayments to cover your Federal taxes, and may reimburse state taxes that result from these payments.
More info: http://www.lrp.nih.gov/about/lrp-clinical.htm
The next Extramural Application Cycle will open on September 1, 2006
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