PAF Research Grant Program - Initial Research Grants
Funding Amount
$3,000 - $50,000 per year
Deadline
October 1, 2026
163 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
PAF Research Grant Program - Initial Research Grants
Funder: Propionic Acidemia Foundation (IL, US)
Mission: PAF is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding improved treatments and a cure for Propionic Acidemia by funding research and providing information and support to families and medical professionals.
- Development of chelating compounds for PA toxicity
- Risk factors for development of brain damage, pancreatitis, kidney disease, cardiomyopathy and/or arrhythmias
- Disease modifiers in PA
- Development of new animal or cell/tissue-models for the study of PA
- Improved treatment including nutrition
Focus Areas
PAF is particularly interested in:- Basic and Clinical research projects
- Initial grant requests or continuation grants
- Projects designed to understand the molecular basis of PA pathology and explore possible therapeutic avenues
- Past awards have ranged from $3,000-$50,000 per year and may last 1 or 2 years upon competitive renewal
Eligibility
- Scientific validity and merit of the proposed research
- Technical feasibility
- Impact on accelerating discovery, development or evaluation of therapeutics
- Potential translation to humans
- Innovation
- Ability to complete the research within the funding period
- Relevance of proposed research to PAF goals and specific research priorities
- How the project fits with the current project portfolio
Evaluation Criteria
Grants are evaluated by the PAF Medical Advisory Board and Board of Directors based on:Geographic Scope
No geographic restrictions mentioned; international applicants welcome (past awards to researchers in Spain, Canada, UK)- Email: research@pafoundation.com
- Phone: 847-497-0977
- Mailing Address: PO Box 151, Deerfield, IL 60015-4421
Contact Information
- Applicants are encouraged to use funding to support innovative seed or pilot projects to produce preliminary data that could lead to more substantial funding from federal agencies, foundations or corporations
- Indirect costs will not be payable through the grant
- Number of awards each cycle is dependent on the number of applications, outcome of review and the availability of funds
- PAF is not obligated to make awards following each grant cycle
Additional Notes
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Format:
Required Components (in order):
1. Project Title
2. Principal Investigator Information
- Name, title, address (institution), phone, and email
3. PAF Grant Type
- Specify: initial research grant, continuation grant, or Fellowship
4. Abstract/Summary of the Project
- One technical abstract
- One for the lay audience
5. Introduction
6. Hypothesis to be tested
7. Significance of proposed research to individuals with PA
8. Specific Aims/Objectives
9. Preliminary Studies (if applicable)
10. Methods and procedures
11. Proposed results and potential challenges
12. Project timeline
13. Detailed Project Budget
- Total direct cost estimate for all categories of requested support
- Include justification in U.S. dollars
- No indirect costs permitted
- Include total proposed by year if project period is longer than 1 year
14. Bio sketch for all key scientific and technical personnel
- NIH or other standard Bio sketch format acceptable
15. Relevant Publications
- During the past five-year period
- For continuation applications: list research articles submitted during the current grant period (published or in press)
16. Assurances and Collaborative Agreements
- Letters of Intent to Collaborate
- Letters of Agreement from consultants
17. Other Sources of Support
- Current and pending research support of all key scientific and technical personnel
- Include title, abstract, annual and total amount of grant, funding period and percent of effort
- If none, indicate "none"
18. Letter of Support (if applicable)
- Required for applicants without a faculty appointment (e.g., post-doctoral level)
- Must be from project mentor
Questions:
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