Pediatric Lupus Research Grant

The Pediatric Lupus Research Grant aims to provide pilot funding for innovative research initiatives focusing on pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It supports various projects, including feasibility studies and the development of new methodologies or technologies. With a total funding of up to $90,000 for two projects over one year, this grant encourages collaborations and aims to significantly improve the lives of children affected by lupus in the U.S. and Canada.

The Pediatric Lupus Research Grant is intended to provide pilot funding for a new project or research idea focused on pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This grant provides support to investigators to initiate new research ideas and projects and is intended to complement rather than compete with traditional sources of funding.
Objectives
The Pediatric Lupus Research Grant is intended to provide pilot funding for a new project or research idea focused on pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This could include, but is not limited to:

• pilot or feasibility studiesdevelopment of new research methodologydevelopment of new research technology, tools or devicesnovel partnerships/collaborations

This Request for Applications is intended to support any of the four pillars of health research: biomedical, clinical research, health systems/services or social, cultural, environmental and population health so long as there is a clear tie to advancements in U.S. and/or Canadian lupus research. These awards are intended to provide the opportunity to a broad array of researchers to seek additional funding and to develop a program of research that will substantially impact the lives of children living with lupus and their families
Funding Opportunity
Applications to the Pediatric Lupus Research Grant will be adjudicated through a peer reviewed process. There are funds available to award two projects for a term of one year at up to $45,000.00 USD each. Grants are nonrenewable and cannot be carried forward.

Eligibility

Applicants and co-applicants must:Hold an MD or PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution in the U.S. or CanadaBe a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or Canada at the time of application. Collaborators may be from other countries, however no funds from the Lupus Foundation of America may be transferred outside of the U.S. or Canada.Hold an academic appointment at an U.S. or Canadian university, teaching hospital, or similarly accredited institution (i.e., institution eligible for NIH funding or tri-council funding)Principal Investigators are permitted to submit up to a maximum of one application per competition