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SUMMARY:BrightFocus Foundation - Macular Degeneration New Investigator Gra
 nt Program
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230731
DTSTAMP:20260527T230107Z
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CATEGORIES:Call for proposal
DESCRIPTION:Aim: BrightFocus provides research funds for researchers pursu
 ing pioneering research leading to greater understanding\, prevention\, an
 d treatment of age-related macular degeneration. This research grant is in
 tended to support investigators during their early years as an independent
  investigator involved in studies that have an impact on the causes and/or
  treatment of macular degeneration.\n\nDuration:      3 years\n\nFundi
 ng:       $ 450’000\n\nEligibility: This research grant program is 
 restricted to new and early investigators who have received their MD\, PhD
  or equivalent degree within the past 10 years at the time of application.
   While BrightFocus designed this award with the intention of supporting 
 investigators who are just starting an independent research career in macu
 lar degeneration research who do not have independent grant support\, we w
 ill consider new scientists who also have new R01 or equivalent grant supp
 ort if the research proposed is not overlapping with other awards. Applica
 nts may currently be working in a non-profit\, governmental\, academic res
 earch institution\, or at a for-profit including start-up and biotech inst
 itution.\n\n\nHow to Apply: MDR employs a two-tiered review process in whi
 ch proposals are first submitted by Letter of Intent. Letters of intent mu
 st be submitted through proposalCENTRAL.  Instructions for use of the por
 tal can be found here. If EPFL will serve as your host institution\, pleas
 e use the following institution name in proposalCENTRAL: Ecole Polytechniq
 ue Fédérale de Lausanne EPFL. Reviewers will invite the most enthusiasti
 cally reviewed Letters of Intent to submit a full application.\n\nLetter o
 f Intent deadline: 31-July-2020 (11:59 pm EST)\n\nFurther information\n\n	
 More information about the program in general is available here\, and abou
 t the current call here.\n	The application portal can be found here.\n	For
  any other questions\, please contact the Research Office.\n
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