Scleroderma Research Grant Program - New Investigator Award
Funding Amount
$200,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Scleroderma Research Grant Program - New Investigator Award
Funder: National Scleroderma Foundation
Award Amount: $200,000 per grant
Geographic Scope: United States
Focus Areas:
Program Description
The Foundation's peer-reviewed research grants program provides funding opportunities for early-career investigators beginning their independent research careers in scleroderma. The program uses the same merit-based scoring system as the National Institutes of Health.- New/early-career investigators (researchers establishing independent research programs)
- Must be conducting scleroderma-related research
- Researchers from institutions across the United States
Eligibility
- Rigorous peer review by panel of scleroderma experts
- Committee comprised of medical and research experts from across the United States
- Only projects of significant scientific merit are recommended for funding
- All recipients required to submit annual progress reports
Selection Process
Background
Since its inception in 1998, the Foundation has committed over $30 million to advancing medical research in scleroderma. In 2021, the Foundation more than doubled its research funding commitment to $2.723 million annually and increased individual award amounts to $200,000 per grant.Contact:
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit Proposal via the Foundation's online application portal at scleroderma.org/researchapply
2. Required Materials:
- Detailed research proposal
- Budget and budget justification
- Curriculum vitae
- Institutional support documentation
- Letters of support (if applicable)
3. Submission Deadline: September 30 (annual cycle)
4. Review Timeline:
- Applications undergo peer review by panel of scleroderma experts
- Awards announced annually (typically in January-February)
5. Post-Award Requirements:
- Annual progress reports required from all grantees
- Reports reviewed by Foundation's Research Committee for compliance with programmatic, scientific, and fiscal/administrative policies
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
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