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Pediatric Scleroderma Research Award

NATIONAL SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

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.

    Geographic Scope

  • United States

    Focus Areas

  • Primary focus: Pediatric scleroderma research
  • Open to both basic science and clinical research
  • Eligible for new and established investigators

    Program Details

  • 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

    Eligibility

  • New investigators conducting pediatric scleroderma research
  • Established investigators conducting pediatric scleroderma research
  • Researchers at U.S. institutions

    Application Requirements

  • 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

    Contact Information

  • Address: 55 Ferncroft Road Suite #315, Danvers, MA 01923
  • Phone: (800) 722-4673 or (978) 624-1243
  • Email: info@scleroderma.org
  • Website: scleroderma.org

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

    Required Materials

  • Research proposal meeting NIH standards
  • Focus on pediatric scleroderma
  • Project description and scientific merit documentation
  • Institutional affiliation information
  • Budget and budget justification

Application Portal/Form

Detailed application guidelines available at: https://www.scleroderma.org/researchers-clinicians-industry/ and scleroderma.org/researchapply

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

science-research

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