2008-2009 research grant applications
The National Psoriasis Foundation will award up to five $50,000 one year pilot project grants to support advancement of both basic and clinical research into the cause and cure of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The purpose of pilot project grants is to provide support for innovative early stage ideas. These grants are designed to allow the investigator to determine whether their idea is worth pursuing and then to secure longer-term funding.
Award amount
Up to $50,000 direct costs for one year
Application
The pilot project grant application includes a 5-page research proposal.
Grant Review
The applications will be reviewed by the National Psoriasis Foundation Scientific Review Committee. Reviewers for each application will be chosen based on their expertise and the absence of real or perceived conflicts of interest
Deadlines
The deadline for the pilot project grant applications is Oct. 20, 2008. Awardees will be notified by Feb. 1, 2009 and awards will be made by March 1, 2009
Questions
Bruce F. Bebo, Jr., Ph.D.
Director of Research and Medical Programs
National Psoriasis Foundation
6600 SW 92nd Ave., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97223-7195
E-mail: research@psoriasis.org
Phone: 503.244.7404 or 800.723.9166 |
