RFP Funding Cycle 1
Funding Amount
Up to $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
RFP Funding Cycle 1
Status: Completed (Cycle 1)
Funder: International FOXP1 Foundation
Mission: To accelerate the development of effective treatments for FOXP1 Syndrome
- Novel aspects of FOXP1 function supporting identification/characterization of drug targets
- Therapeutic candidates
- FOXP1 biology (including genes that regulate or are regulated by FOXP1)
- Neurodevelopmental outcomes suitable for intervention by future therapeutics
- Both basic and translational research encouraged
Focus Areas
- Investigator Status: Applicants must hold PI status at a university/institution or organization with 501(c)(3) status
- Education: MD, PhD, or MD/PhD required. Master's degree in life sciences acceptable if applicant is in full-time academic position
- Career Stage: Open to all stages of investigators post-graduate degree
- Geographic Scope: Applicants working in all countries welcome to apply
- Co-PIs: Allowed
Eligibility
- Maximum Award: $75,000 (including indirect costs) for first year
- Indirect Costs: 10% of direct costs
- Duration: Typically 1 year initial award
- Multi-Year Options: PIs may request continuation in following cycles. Funding contingent on adequate first-year progress. Exceptions to 1-year duration and $75K cap may be granted for projects with strong justification or profound impact. Multi-year projects must conclude within 3 years of start date.
- Extensions: No-cost extensions available for up to 1 year if no additional funds required
- Combined Funding: Proposals combining IFF funding with other sources welcome
- Preference: Given to projects adhering to 1-year timeframe and demonstrating efficient use of funding
Funding Details
- RARE-X Data Collection Site: Over 200 patient records available; researchers may request access regardless of RFP submission at: https://forms.monday.com/forms/02fc5ad2b4b1a75e1d3520b913d73ecb
Resources Available
- Research Inquiries: research@foxp1.org
- Main Contact: Info@foxp1.org
- Address: International FOXP1 Foundation, P.O. Box 846, Mendenhall, PA 19357 USA
- EIN: 85-4079051
Contact Information
- RFP Released: Monday, April 1, 2024
- Letter of Intent Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024, 11:59pm ET
- Invitations to Submit Full Proposals: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Full Application Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024, 11:59pm ET
- Award Announcement: January 2025
Timeline (Cycle 1 - Completed)
How to Apply
Application Process
#### Stage 1: Letter of Intent (Deadline: September 13, 2024)
1. Format: Scientific abstract in PDF format
2. Length: ≤250 words
3. Content: Describe the proposed project
4. Submission: Email as combined PDF attachment to research@foxp1.org and CC sdasgupta@foxp1.org
5. Subject Line: "Letter of Intent–PI Full Name–Cycle 1"
6. Timing: Early submission prior to deadline highly encouraged
7. Notification: PIs notified by September 24, 2024 whether selected to submit full proposal
#### Stage 2: Full Application (Deadline: November 1, 2024)
Submission Instructions:
Required Components:
1. Project Title
2. Lay Abstract (≤250 words)
- Written for general/layperson audience
3. Scientific Abstract (≤250 words)
- May be same as letter of intent or include minor updates
4. Specific Aims (≤1 page)
5. Research Strategy (≤3 pages, not including references)
- Should include:
- Background/significance
- Innovation
- Research approach including rationale
- Preliminary data (if applicable)
- Methods
- Analysis plan
- Anticipated results/potential pitfalls/alternative approaches
- References do not count towards page limit
- All graphs/charts must fit within 3-page limit
6. Description of Translational Potential (≤1 page)
- Explain why proposal is important for specific path toward FOXP1 Syndrome treatment development
- Write to be understandable by both scientific and layperson audiences
7. Data Management and Sharing Plan
- Option A: Complete NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/data-management-and-sharing-plan-format-page)
- Option B: Provide summary (≤1 page) explaining:
- Data management and sharing plan
- How results will be released upon project completion (publication, website article, etc.)
- Plan for sharing data and other products with researchers
- Requirement: Applicants agree to deliver 1-hour live Zoom presentation to IFF describing project results following study completion
8. Budget
- Exact budget allocations as line items
9. Budget Justification
- Short descriptions explaining each budget line item
10. Curriculum Vitae or NIH-Format Biosketch
- PI and any Co-PIs
- ≤5 pages
Review Process
Evaluation Criteria:
Review Timeline:
Consent
By submitting LOI and application, applicant provides IFF permission to provide materials to external reviewers, Board, and Scientific Advisory Board for evaluation purposes.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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