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SUMMARY:[ Fondation Bertarelli Catalyst Fund - Research Funding ]
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200630
DTSTAMP:20260415T041924Z
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CATEGORIES:Call for proposal
DESCRIPTION:Diseases and injuries can severely affect the functions of the
  central and peripheral nervous systems as well as the sensory organs. To 
 develop novel therapeutic approaches – gene therapy\, optogenetics\, bio
 active molecules\, diagnostic tools\, imaging techniques\, or implants\, a
 mong others – the Fondation Bertarelli has donated CHF 5 millions to cre
 ate a Catalyst Fund.\n\nThis fund is designed to foster innovative researc
 h and the development of life-saving treatments for diseases (including ra
 re diseases) affecting the brain\, the spinal cord\, the peripheral nervou
 s system\, and the sensory organs.\n\nThe third call for proposals of the 
 Catalyst Fund is now open\, with a deadline for applications on 30 June 20
 20 (extended from 19 May 2020).\n\nWhat \n\n	Funding available for 2-year 
 projects (CHF 300’000 per project)\;\n	Projects should focus on diagnost
 ic procedures and/or therapeutic interventions (including basic research a
 pproaches) for diseases/disabilities affecting the central and peripheral 
 nervous systems and the sensory organs\;\n	Projects can be collaborative\,
  involving two or more institutions or two or more research groups within 
 the same institution\;\n	A preference will be given to new projects.\n\nWh
 o\n\n\n	Researchers employed by an academic institution in Western Switzer
 land (Bern\, Fribourg\, Geneva\, Jura\, Neuchâtel\, Valais\, Vaud)\;\n	Re
 searchers employed by a Swiss/European academic institution outside Wester
 n Switzerland who submit a collaborative project with at least one applica
 nt from an academic institution in Western Switzerland.\n\nWhere \n\n\n	Pr
 ojects should preferably be implemented at least in part at Campus Biotech
  in Geneva\, including the use of technological platforms\;\n	Collaborativ
 e projects with an institution outside Western Switzerland must be impleme
 nted at least in part at Campus Biotech.\n\n\nHow to apply: On-line portal
 \n\nMore details: Please visit the Catalyst Fund website
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