High Impact Pilot Project Award
Funding Amount
$110,000 over 2 years
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
High Impact Pilot Project Award
Funder: Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA)
Location: Westborough, MA 01581, US
Website: myasthenia.org
Overview
The High Impact Pilot Project Award funds clinical research focused on patient outcome measurements or advancements in clinical or research practices that improve present treatment paradigms. MGFA's goal is to support early-stage research that will lead to new federal, pharmaceutical, or private foundation supported investigations.Funding Details
Award Amount: $110,000 over 2 years Geographic Scope: International (US, Canada, Italy, Germany, Sweden, UK, and other countries) Recurrence: Annual- Clinical research on myasthenia gravis (MG)
- Patient outcome measurements
- Advancements in clinical or research practices
- Studies on structural biology of acetylcholine receptor
- Environmental influences on autoimmunity
- Cellular and molecular biomarkers for treatment-response prediction
- Research improving present treatment paradigms
Focus Areas
- Researchers and scientists internationally
- Institutions with capacity to conduct MG research
- Early-stage research projects with potential for future federal/private funding
Eligibility
- Applications reviewed by expert study section aligned with NIH standards
- Applications accepted globally
- Feedback provided to applicants not selected, allowing revision and resubmission in future cycles
- 2023 cycle received applications from scientists in Canada, Italy, Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United States
Application Process
Contact Information
Address: 290 Turnpike Road, Suite 5-315, Westborough, MA 01581 Website: myasthenia.org/mg-research/grant-funding/How to Apply
Application Process
1. Preparation
- Align research with MGFA's focus areas
- Prepare competitive proposal following NIH standards
- Consider feedback from previous submissions if applicable
2. Submission
- Submit letter of intent and full application through MGFA portal
- Applications accepted globally
- Follow NIH-aligned application standards and procedures
3. Review
- Expert study section review
- Scoring aligned with NIH standards
- Selection of most meritorious research projects
4. Feedback
- All applicants receive feedback from review council
- Applicants not selected can revise and resubmit in future grant cycles
- Letter of intent
- Full research proposal
- Project description and goals
- Budget and budget justification
- Biographical sketches of key personnel
- Institutional support documentation
Required Materials
Note
For specific application materials, timelines, and detailed submission requirements, visit myasthenia.org/mg-research/apply-for-grant-funding/ or contact MGFA directly.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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