Department of Defense Research Program RFA have been released in the following areas:
Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP)
Gulf War Illness Research Program (GWIRP) anticipated release May 2013
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) anticipated release May 2013
Information on these programs can be found at: http://cdmrp.army.mil
Deadline: May 7, 2013
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its funding partners in the Grand Challenges family of grant programs are inviting innovators to apply for three new grant opportunities:
1) Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative to encourage innovative and unconventional global health and development solutions, is now accepting grant proposals for its latest application round. Applicants can be at any experience level; in any discipline; and from any organization, including colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for profit companies.
* The “One Health” Concept: Bringing Together Human and Animal Health for New Solutions – NEW
* Increasing Interoperability of Social Good Data – NEW
* Develop the Next Generation of Condom – NEW
* New Approaches for Detection, Treatment, and Control of Selected Neglected Tropical Diseases
* Labor Saving Strategies and Innovations for Women Smallholder Farmers
Initial grants will be US $100,000 each, and projects showing promise will have the opportunity to receive additional funding of up to US $1 million. Full descriptions of the new topics and application instructions are available at:
The Biogen Idec Grants Office is currently accepting applications for MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Please visit our website (grantsoffice.biogenidec.com) and click on Healthcare Professional programs to view the Areas of Interest (AOIs) for MS.
We will be accepting applications through May 1, 2013.
Biogen Idec Grants Office is aiming to support programs that are designed to close healthcare professional performance gaps and to enhance the delivery of health care that will ultimately improve patient health. Special consideration will be given to proposals that are unique, scientifically rigorous and incorporates adult learning fundamentals; for example, interactive interventions that reinforce the relevance of the presented content to real world practice through case scenarios
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PROPOSALS
Biogen Idec Grants Office is seeking proposals to close the above noted independently identified gaps that will ultimately increase neurologists’ knowledge in:
1. The most current clinical trial data on new therapies.
2. The latest evidence-based therapeutic regimens for relapsing MS.
3. The risks and benefits of available therapies.
4. The mechanisms of action for MS therapies and its impact on efficacy and safety.
5. The best practices in patients’ health during the treatment span of MS from onset onward, for example: modifying therapies, assessing the psychological aspect of the patient (i.e. depression), and managing symptoms (fatigue and cognitive dysfunction).
The Patient-Centered Coordinated Care Program, an initiative of the New York City-based Commonwealth Fund, is accepting Letters of Inquiry for projects designed to improve the quality of primary health care in the United States, including efforts to center care around the needs and preferences of patients and their families.
The program supports efforts to strengthen primary care by promoting the collection and dissemination of information on patients’ healthcare experiences and on physician office systems and practices that are associated with high-quality patient-centered care; assist primary care practices with the adoption of practices, models, and tools that can help them both become more patient-centered and coordinate more closely with hospitals, specialists, and other public and private healthcare providers in their communities; and inform the development of policies to encourage patient- and family-centered care in medical homes.
For eligibility and application guidelines as well as descriptions of previously funded projects, see the Commonwealth Fund Web site.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
Internal Deadline for applications. Please contact Matt Winfrey, Eppley Cancer Center for information.
The NCCN Foundation Young Investigator Awards (YIA) represent an ongoing program to provide two year grants of $75,000, per annum, for direct research expenses to promising young investigators across a broad range of oncology specialties and areas of interest. The awards may include funds up to $16,000 for data collection and research support (e.g., biostatistics) and $3,000 for IRB review and continuing review. Non‐research related expenses will be covered to a maximum of 8% within the overall budget. A separate administrative allowance, in addition to the $75,000 per annum award, may be provided for the expenses of participating in the annual NCCN meeting during the second year of the award. The award is open to physicians, scientists, and nurses working in an oncology laboratory, clinical research or clinical setting, or cancer control program in one of the NCCN’s 21‐member institutions, who (1) have a first full‐time appointment as an Assistant Professor, Instructor, or an equivalent level, or (2) are MD’s, PhD’s or, for oncology nurses, have an appropriate ‐ level advanced degree. The award may be used to fund salary and benefits of the grant recipient, postdoctoral or clinical research fellows and/or research assistants; data collection and entry; patient costs; analysis; computer costs; necessary purchased services, e.g., surveys; and supplies.