[ Dravet Syndrome Foundation - Research Grants ]
Event details
| Date | 04.09.2020 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: Dravet Syndrome Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to aggressively raising research funds for Dravet syndrome. Research Grant Awards are the largest type of grant awarded by DSF. These grants are intended for established, experienced, independent investigators affiliated with a research or academic institution whose proposed projects investigate hypotheses directly related to Dravet syndrome. The 2020 priority areas include:
Our 2020 priority areas include:
Funding: max. $150’000
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Applicants should be affiliated with a research or academic institution (excluding for-profit companies), may be US or foreign based, established in their field, and in good standing with their institution.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via the online portal and should include:
Deadline: 04-September-2020
Further information
Our 2020 priority areas include:
- Transformative research to enhance our understanding of the cellular, molecular, genetic and systems-level mechanisms that lead to Dravet syndrome, facilitating the continued investigation of disease-modifying or preventative strategies
- Research that will encourage the development of novel therapies to prevent onset or halt the progression of the Dravet syndrome
- Research focused on new, effective treatments for Dravet syndrome and/or its comorbidities
Funding: max. $150’000
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Applicants should be affiliated with a research or academic institution (excluding for-profit companies), may be US or foreign based, established in their field, and in good standing with their institution.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via the online portal and should include:
- Face Page – found here
- Scientific Abstract and Lay abstract – 1 page or less
- Budget Page (including indirect costs of 10%)
- Budget Justification Page
- Hypothesis and Specific Aims – 1 page
- Research Design – 4 pages, including background, preliminary data, experimental plan and methods
- A statement on how the research will advance the understanding, treatment or care of people with Dravet syndrome or related epilepsies – ½ page
- Citations in NIH format (listing all authors) – no limit
- CV/Biosketch – found here
Deadline: 04-September-2020
Further information
- More information about the program is available here
- The application portal can be found here
- For any other questions, please contact the Research Office
Practical information
- General public
- Free