Pediatric Scleroderma Research Award
Funding Amount
Up to $500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Pediatric Scleroderma Research Award
Funder: National Scleroderma Foundation Inc (MA, US)
Website: scleroderma.org
Overview
Specific research funding earmarked for pediatric scleroderma research, with up to $500,000 in total awards available annually. This program is open to submissions from both new and established investigators. The Foundation has identified pediatric scleroderma as a key priority area for research funding.- United States
Geographic Scope
- Primary focus: Pediatric scleroderma research
- Open to both basic science and clinical research
- Eligible for new and established investigators
Focus Areas
- Total annual funding: Up to $500,000 in awards
- Applicant eligibility: Both new and established investigators
- Merit-based peer review: Uses the same merit-based scoring system as the National Institutes of Health
- Review committee: Comprised of medical and research experts from across the United States
- Portfolio diversity: FY 2023 portfolio includes research focused on pediatric population
- Historical commitment: Foundation has committed more than $30 million to advancing medical research in scleroderma since inception in 1998
- Priority area: Identified as one of two key areas (along with lung disease) for increased funding commitment
Program Details
- New investigators conducting pediatric scleroderma research
- Established investigators conducting pediatric scleroderma research
- Researchers at U.S. institutions
Eligibility
- Annual peer review process
- All funded recipients must submit annual progress reports
- Reports reviewed by Research Committee for compliance with programmatic, scientific, and fiscal/administrative policies
Application Requirements
- Address: 55 Ferncroft Road Suite #315, Danvers, MA 01923
- Phone: (800) 722-4673 or (978) 624-1243
- Email: info@scleroderma.org
- Website: scleroderma.org
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit proposal in response to annual Request for Proposals (RFP) for pediatric scleroderma research
2. All applications undergo rigorous peer review by scleroderma experts
3. Applications are carefully reviewed, critiqued, and ranked by panel
4. Only projects of significant scientific merit are recommended for funding
5. Research Committee makes funding recommendations to Board of Directors annually
6. Successful applicants must submit annual reports on their progress
- Research proposal meeting NIH standards
- Focus on pediatric scleroderma
- Project description and scientific merit documentation
- Institutional affiliation information
- Budget and budget justification
Required Materials
Application Portal/Form
Detailed application guidelines available at: https://www.scleroderma.org/researchers-clinicians-industry/ and scleroderma.org/researchapplyFocus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
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