How much funding does Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant provide?

Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant provides $200,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant?

Eligible applicants: Established investigators.

How often is Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant offered?

Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected September 30, 2027.

Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant

Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State Inc Chapter

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$200,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Next expected: September 30, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: September

From the program guidelines: “Submission Deadline: September 30 (annual cycle)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Established investigators

Other requirements

Research must focus specifically on scleroderma-related lung disease
Researchers from institutions across the United States

Overview

Funder: National Scleroderma Foundation (endowed by the Lurvey family)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Area: Scleroderma-related lung disease research

Program Description

An endowed memorial research grant established by Greg Lurvey in honor of his late wife, Debra Lurvey, who lived with systemic scleroderma. The grant awards an established investigator focused on lung-related research with $200,000 total funding over two years. The funding for this award consists in part of a legacy gift endowing the grant in perpetuity.

Eligibility

Established investigators
Research must focus specifically on scleroderma-related lung disease
Researchers from institutions across the United States

Background

Debra Lurvey lived with systemic scleroderma for many years, receiving Bosentan treatment for 10 years and outliving initial medical expectations due to family support and care. She was an avid supporter of scleroderma research and education, regularly attending National Scleroderma Foundation conferences and reading Scleroderma Voice magazine. After her passing, her husband Greg established this endowed grant in her memory.

First Award: January 2022

Contact:

National Scleroderma Foundation
55 Ferncroft Road Suite #315, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: (800) 722-4673
Email: info@scleroderma.org
Website: scleroderma.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are submitted through the Foundation's standard Scleroderma Research Grant Program application process.

Submit Proposal via the Foundation's online application portal at scleroderma.org/researchapply
Required Materials:
- Detailed research proposal focused on scleroderma-related lung disease
- Budget and budget justification
- Curriculum vitae
- Institutional support documentation
- Letters of support (if applicable)
Submission Deadline: September 30 (annual cycle)
Review Timeline:
- Applications undergo peer review by panel of scleroderma experts
- Awards announced annually (typically in January-February)
Post-Award Requirements:
- Annual progress reports required from grantees
- Reports reviewed by Foundation's Research Committee for compliance with programmatic, scientific, and fiscal/administrative policies