Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant
Funding Amount
$200,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant
Funder: National Scleroderma Foundation (endowed by the Lurvey family)
Award Amount: $200,000 ($100,000 per year for two years)
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.- Established investigators
- Research must focus specifically on scleroderma-related lung disease
- Researchers from institutions across the United States
Eligibility
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
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How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are submitted through the Foundation's standard Scleroderma Research Grant Program application process.
1. Submit Proposal via the Foundation's online application portal at scleroderma.org/researchapply
2. 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)
3. Submission Deadline: September 30 (annual cycle)
4. Review Timeline:
- Applications undergo peer review by panel of scleroderma experts
- Awards announced annually (typically in January-February)
5. 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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