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Funding Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

TSF SPARK Grants

Funder: The Sumaira Foundation Inc (Brookline, MA)

Focus Area: Research to advance understanding and treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) and related autoimmune conditions (MOG-AD, ADEM)

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

  • Clinical, translational, and basic researchers with experience in NMOSD and autoimmune diseases

  • Must be affiliated with academic institutions in the United States

    • Award Details:

  • Up to $25,000 per grant

  • Award granted to researcher's institution, not individual

  • Multiple grants awarded annually (2-3 in 2019, up to 4 in 2020, multiple in 2021)

    • Selection Process:

  • Grant Committee includes: 1 Medical Board member, 2 Executive Committee members, 1-2 independent NMOSD research key opinion leaders

  • Committee scores applications based on predetermined criteria

  • Committee has sole decision-making authority

    • Post-Award Requirements:

  • Mid-term project report required

  • Final completion report required

    • Contact:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: The Sumaira Foundation, PO Box 161, Brookline, MA 02446

  • Website: sumairafoundation.org

    • Background:
    The Sumaira Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by an NMO patient dedicated to generating global awareness of NMOSD, fundraising to find a cure, and creating community support for patients and caregivers.

    How to Apply

    Application Instructions

    Required Materials:

  • Two-page project summary

  • Budget information (funding secured and requested)

  • List of personnel

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    • Submission Process:
    1. Prepare two-page project summary including budget and personnel information
    2. Include current CV
    3. Submit through online portal

    Timeline (2020 cycle as example):

  • Applications due: April 30, 2020

  • Grant Committee review: By May 25, 2020

  • Recipients announced and checks distributed: June 3, 2020

    • Note: Timeline varies by year. Check website for current deadline information.

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