Synapse Announcements Blog - Funding Opportunities Synapse BLOG: Synapse Announcements Blog - Funding Opportunities http://www.mcasynapse.org/ Children’s congenital heart disease research Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/children-s-congenital-heart-disease-research http://www.mcasynapse.org/children-s-congenital-heart-disease-research Children's Heart Foundation seeks applications for congenital heart disease research. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded for clinical research projects related to diagnosing, treating, and preventing congenital heart defects. Deadline is June 7, 2013.
http://www.childrensheartfoundation.org/sites/default/modules/tinytinymce/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/filemanager/files/Call_for_proposals_2013.pdf

 

]]> Dermatologic surgery foundation invites grant applications Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/dermatologic-surgery-foundation-invites-grant-applications http://www.mcasynapse.org/dermatologic-surgery-foundation-invites-grant-applications American Society for Dermatologic Surgery invites applications for 2013 Cutting Edge Research Grant Program. Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded for studies that are clinically or socioeconomically related to dermatologic surgery and investigate evidence-based medicine, comparative efficacy, quality studies, or patient safety. Deadline is July 8, 2013.
http://www.asds.net/uploadedFiles/Doctor_Resources_NEW/Research_and_References/CERG_2013_hi%20res%20FINAL.pdf

]]> Cancer Research Projects wanted Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/cancer-research-projects-wanted http://www.mcasynapse.org/cancer-research-projects-wanted Conquer Cancer Foundation invites letters of intent for Innovative Cancer Research Projects. One-year grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to support projects that have the potential to reduce the cancer burden in low- or middle-income countries. Deadline is  August 1.
http://www.conquercancerfoundation.org/sites/conquercancerfoundation.org/files/2014_innovation_grant_rfp_5-1-2013.pdf

]]> Cardiomyopathies affecting children Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/cardiomyopathies-affecting-children http://www.mcasynapse.org/cardiomyopathies-affecting-children Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation invites applications for research grants of between $25,000 and $50,000. Funding will be awarded for research on cardiomyopathies affecting children aged 18 years and younger. Deadline is June 14, 2013. http://www.childrenscardiomyopathy.org/site/grants.php

]]> cognition biomarker research Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/cognition-biomarker-research http://www.mcasynapse.org/cognition-biomarker-research Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research invites applications for cognition biomarker research projects. Grants totaling $3 million will be awarded for projects aimed at developing biomarkers of cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease. Deadline for pre-proposals due June 19, 2013. https://www.michaeljfox.org/research/grant-detail.php?id=14

]]> Translational Health Sciences Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/translational-health-sciences http://www.mcasynapse.org/translational-health-sciences Institute of Translational Health Sciences invites applications for pilot research projects.  Grants of between $10,000 and $20,000 will be awarded for one-year pilot projects that address any aspect of translational health science. Deadline is July 25, 2013. https://www.iths.org/funding/small-pilot-project-grant

]]> Parkin Biology and Therapeutic Development Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/parkin-biology-and-therapeutic-development http://www.mcasynapse.org/parkin-biology-and-therapeutic-development Michael J. Fox Foundation invites proposals for Parkin Biology and Therapeutic Development studies. Grants of up to $125,000 will support pre-clinical research of the biological mechanisms of Parkin function and/or therapeutic agents with the potential to modulate Parkin function in a manner that alters the course of Parkinson's disease progression. Deadline is June 19, 2013. https://www.michaeljfox.org/research/grant-detail.php?id=13

]]> New Alzheimer's Drug Trials Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/new-alzheimer-s-drug-trials http://www.mcasynapse.org/new-alzheimer-s-drug-trials Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation seeks proposals for new Alzheimer's drug trials. Through the Program to Accelerate Clinical Trials, the foundation will award grants of up to $1 million for biomarker-based pilot clinical trials of Alzheimer drugs at the proof-of-concept phase.  Deadline is June 5, Sept. 5, and Dec. 5 (rolling).  http://www.alzdiscovery.org/

]]> Children's Leukemia Research Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/children-s-leukemia-research http://www.mcasynapse.org/children-s-leukemia-research Children's Leukemia Research Association invites applications for research projects. Grants of up to $30,000 will be awarded for the most promising projects, with the goal of isolating the causes of and finding a cure for childhood leukemia. Deadline is June 30.  http://www.childrensleukemia.org/researchgrants.html

]]> Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/functional-gastrointestinal-disorders http://www.mcasynapse.org/functional-gastrointestinal-disorders International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders invites proposals for research projects. Grants of $40,000 each will be awarded to three investigators for research in humans that ultimately leads to improvements in the understanding of idiopathic gastroparesis, its pathophysiology, and the care of patients. Deadline is Sept. 3.  http://www.giresearch.org/site/gi-research/grants/competitive/2013/

]]> Research to Prevent Childhood Obesity Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/research-to-prevent-childhood-obesity http://www.mcasynapse.org/research-to-prevent-childhood-obesity Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites concept papers for research to prevent childhood obesity. Through its Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity program, the foundation will award grants in two categories with the aim of providing advocates, decision-makers, and policy makers with evidence needed to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic. The foundation is particularly interested in research on environmental and policy strategies targeted at lower-income and racial and ethnic populations. Deadline is July 10. http://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/calls-for-proposals/2013/healthy-eating-research--building-evidence-to-prevent-childhood-.html

]]> Mental and emotional well-being Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/mental-and-emotional-well-being http://www.mcasynapse.org/mental-and-emotional-well-being The Paso del Norte Health Foundation invites agencies to submit proposals for projects that help promote mental and emotional well-being and Foundation Stigma Reduction Initiative strategies. Deadline is 10 am MST June 10. http://www.pdnhf.org/images/2013%20SRI%20RFP%20Packet.pdf

]]> Peroxisomal Disorders Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/peroxisomal-disorders http://www.mcasynapse.org/peroxisomal-disorders Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders invites applications for preliminary research support projects. Grants of up to $25,000 for up to two years will be awarded to investigators with early stage research projects that can be scaled into competitive, full-scale grant proposals related to PBD-ZSD. Deadline is June 14. http://www.thegfpd.org/for-doctors/grants

]]> Projects that Help Older Adults Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/projects-that-help-older-adults http://www.mcasynapse.org/projects-that-help-older-adults Tufts Health Plan Foundation seeks letters of inquiry for projects that help older adults live healthier lives. The foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry from nonprofit organizations for its Cycle 2 2013 Healthy Aging grants program in the categories of Health & Wellness, Purposeful Engagement, and Empowerment. Deadline is May 1.
http://www.tuftshealthplanfoundation.org/how_to_apply/how_to_apply.html?WT.mc_id=foundation_homepage_leftnav_how&WT.mc_ev=click

]]> Stop Diabetes Research Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/stop-diabetes-research http://www.mcasynapse.org/stop-diabetes-research American Diabetes Association seeks nominations for inaugural Pathway to Stop Diabetes Research Awards. Grants of up to $1.62 million over five to seven years will be awarded to support investigators with an innovative research initiative relevant to any diabetes type, diabetes-related disease state, or diabetes complication. Deadline is Aug. 16. http://professional.diabetes.org/Congress_Display.aspx?TYP=9&SID=695&CID=91814

]]> Breastfeeding Hall of Excellence Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/breastfeeding-hall-of-excellence http://www.mcasynapse.org/breastfeeding-hall-of-excellence Medela seeks nomination for Breastfeeding Hall of Excellence. Grants of $5,000 will be awarded to selected lactation consultants and breastfeeding advocates to fund research, sponsor continuing education, purchase equipment, or donate to the breastfeeding charity of their choice....
Deadline is April 30. http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/for-professionals/breastfeeding-hall-of-excellence-rules

 ]]> Surgical Education Research Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/surgical-education-research http://www.mcasynapse.org/surgical-education-research Association for Surgical Education Foundation invites proposals for Surgical Education Research. Grants of up to $25,000 will support projects that promote excellence and innovation in surgical education research. Deadline is June 1.  http://www.surgicaleducation.com/cesert-grants

]]> Advancement of Chemical Sciences Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/advancement-of-chemical-sciences http://www.mcasynapse.org/advancement-of-chemical-sciences Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation invites letters of inquiry for projects that advance chemical sciences. Through its Special Grants program, the foundation will award grants for projects with the potential to significantly advance the chemical sciences. Deadline is June 5.
http://www.dreyfus.org/awards/special_grant_program_chemical.shtml

]]> New Melanoma Research Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/new-melanoma-research http://www.mcasynapse.org/new-melanoma-research Melanoma Research Foundation invites applications for new research projects. Grants support projects that explore new avenues in melanoma biology, prevention and treatments, with the goal of finding a cure. Deadline is May 23. http://www.melanoma.org/sites/default/files/u13882/2013%20Final%20MRF%20RFP_2.pdf

]]> Human Fulfillment Research Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/human-fulfillment-research http://www.mcasynapse.org/human-fulfillment-research New Paths to Purpose Project invites letters of intent for Human Fulfillment Research. Grants of up to $250,000 will be awarded for projects that use behavioral science to explain or inform the ways that people pursue, experience, or fulfill purpose in their lives. Deadline is May 15. http://newpathstopurpose.org/grants/rfp

]]> Improve Senior Health in Care Facilities Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/improve-senior-health-in-care-facilities http://www.mcasynapse.org/improve-senior-health-in-care-facilities Donaghue Foundation invites letters of intent to improve senior health in care facilities. Through its “Another Look” program, the foundation will award grants totaling $450,000 for projects that address a particular problem affecting the elderly in care facilities with data that already exists. Deadline is May 10. http://donaghue.org/wp-content/uploads/another-look-grant-announcement-and-LOI-Instructions.pdf

]]> Early Career Psychologists Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/early-career-psychologists http://www.mcasynapse.org/early-career-psychologists American Psychological Foundation is accepting applications from early career psychologists. Grants of $10,000 grants will be awarded to early career psychologists in support of scientifically based research related to methods of intervention and/or treatment for serious emotional disturbance in children. Deadline is May 15.  http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/sparks-early-career.aspx

]]> Money for military and veteran support organizations Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/money-for-military-and-veteran-support-organizations http://www.mcasynapse.org/money-for-military-and-veteran-support-organizations MVAT Foundation invites applications from military and veteran support organizations. Grants are awarded to military and veterans organizations that support or provide services designed to promote and enrich the lives of active and retired military and their families. Deadline is May 31 and Oct. 31.  http://www.mvat.org/grants/

]]> Ovarian Cancer support group grant Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/ovarian-cancer-support-group-grant http://www.mcasynapse.org/ovarian-cancer-support-group-grant Ovarian Cancer Research Fund seeks proposals for woman-to-woman support groups. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to qualified hospitals to improve the quality of care for gynecologic cancer patients through a patient-to-patient support model. Deadline is May 1.
http://www.ocrf.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=933:woman-to-woman-program&catid=215:woman-to-woman-program&Itemid=544

]]> Grants for childhood obesity programs Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-for-childhood-obesity-programs http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-for-childhood-obesity-programs Johnson & Johnson Community Health Care Program invites applications from evidence-based childhood obesity programs. Approximately eight grants of $200,000 will be awarded to community-based education programs that improve the knowledge and healthy lifestyle choices of children between the ages of 8 and 12. Deadline is May 15.  http://www.jhsph.edu/admissions/scholarships/institutional-scholarships/johnson-and-johnson/

]]> Blood Cancer Research Projects Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.mcasynapse.org/blood-cancer-research-projects http://www.mcasynapse.org/blood-cancer-research-projects Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is accepting proposals for Blood Cancer Research Projects. Grants of between $200,000 and $400,000 a year will support projects to identify and develop safer, more effective treatments for patients with hematological malignancies. Deadline for letters of intent is June 3, 2013. http://www.lls.org/#/researchershealthcareprofessionals/academicgrants/quest_for_cures/

]]> Grants to support global health disparities initiatives Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-to-support-global-health-disparities-initiatives http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-to-support-global-health-disparities-initiatives Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation accepting applications to address global health disparities. Grants will support initiatives that address health disparities in four key areas: HIV/AIDS in Africa; hepatitis in Asia; serious mental illness in the United States; and cancer in Central and Eastern Europe. Deadline is open.  http://www.bms.com/foundation/Pages/bristol_myers_squibb_foundation_grants.aspx

]]> Grants will support nonprofits Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-will-support-nonprofits http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-will-support-nonprofits Safeway Foundation invites applications from nonprofit organizations. Grants will support programs in the areas of hunger relief, education, health and human services, and/or assisting people with disabilities. Deadline is open.  http://www.safewayfoundation.org/get-funded/what-we-fund.html

]]> Pediatric research projects sought Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.mcasynapse.org/pediatric-research-projects-sought http://www.mcasynapse.org/pediatric-research-projects-sought Gerber Foundation seeks proposals for pediatric research projects. The foundation supports health and/or nutrition-related research projects designed to improve health, nutrition, and developmental outcomes for infants and young children. Deadline for Concept Papers is June 1.  http://www.gerberfoundation.org/pd-research/research

]]> Grants will support programs focused on active duty, Reserve, and National Guard Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-will-support-programs-focused-on-active-duty-reserve-and-national-guard http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-will-support-programs-focused-on-active-duty-reserve-and-national-guard Fisher House Foundation seeks proposals for 2013 Newman's Own Awards. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to recognize and support innovative programs that improve the quality of life of active duty, Reserve, and National Guard and their families.  Deadline is May 1. http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/newmans-own-award/newmans-own-award/

]]> Money to help small organizations Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.mcasynapse.org/money-to-help-small-organizations http://www.mcasynapse.org/money-to-help-small-organizations eWomenNetwork Foundation is giving grants for small organizations. The foundation awards grants of $6,000 to small entrepreneurial organizations working to address the health, wellness, and/or safety of underprivileged women and/or children. Deadline is Mar. 31.  http://www.ewomennetworkfoundation.org/Give_Grants_Process.html

]]> Grants for projects that benefit children's health Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-for-projects-that-benefit-children-s-health http://www.mcasynapse.org/grants-for-projects-that-benefit-children-s-health Ronald McDonald House Charities is seeking proposals for projects to benefit children's health. The RMHC Global Grants program supports sustainable healthcare solutions focused on improving the global health and well-being of children. Priority is given to organizations whose project methodology uses a comprehensive ethnographic approach toward research, program development, program implementation, and/or evaluation. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3). Deadline is Aug. 23. http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/grants/

]]> NIH announces funding notices Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.mcasynapse.org/nih-announces-funding-notices http://www.mcasynapse.org/nih-announces-funding-notices UPDATE -- 

NIH on Friday announced new review criteria for NIH construction (C06 and UC6) and modernization (G20) grant applications submitted for due dates after May 1, 2013.  
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-13-038.html

 

NIH on Feb. 6 posted "Notices of Intent" to publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for "Planning Grants for the NIH Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative" and a FOA for "Planning Grants for the NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN)." Both FOAs are expected to be published on Feb. 28th with applications due April 30.    http://tinyurl.com/afml7s4           http://tinyurl.com/bhzdkq2

 

]]> Grants available in areas of Health/Medicine, Education and Community Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.mcasynapse.org/-grants-available-in-areas-of-health-medicine-education-and-community http://www.mcasynapse.org/-grants-available-in-areas-of-health-medicine-education-and-community RGK Foundation is accepting proposals for its 2013 Grants Cycle. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations working in the broad areas of K-12 education, community improvement/development, and health and medicine. Deadline is rolling.  http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines

]]> Pre-college psychology grant Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.mcasynapse.org/pre-college-psychology-grant http://www.mcasynapse.org/pre-college-psychology-grant Grants totaling up to $20,000 annually will be awarded for efforts aimed at improving the quality of education in psychological science and its application in secondary schools for high ability students.
Deadline is May 1, 2013. http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/pre-college.aspx

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