[ MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION - Imaging Biomarkers to Track Disease Progression and Therapeutic Efficacy | Research funding ]
Event details
| Date | 19.04.2019 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: The Michael J. Fox Foundation will award one- to three-year grants to develop imaging markers for use in disease-modifying clinical trials. Imaging is a powerful tool that can be used to visualize the structure and function of the brain in living subjects. While a variety of imaging techniques are available, including positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), none have been demonstrated to be a sensitive, specific and reliable biomarker test for the presence and progression of PD.
Applications must focus on developing robust and precise imaging markers.
Funding: Maximum USD $750’000
Duration: 1-3 years
Eligibility: Researchers at all academic levels at or above Assistant Professor are eligible to apply.
How to Apply: The pre-proposal is the first step in the application. Pre-proposals must be completed in the online application portal. Successful applicants will be given further instructions for submitting a full proposal.
Deadline (Pre-proposal): 19 April 2019 (5:00 pm EST)
Deadline (Full Application, by invitation): 19 July 2019 (5:00 pm EST)
Further information
Applications must focus on developing robust and precise imaging markers.
- Priority targets for this program are alpha-synuclein and neuroinflammation, but applications may focus on other promising therapeutic targets.
- Imaging modalities can include PET, SPECT and MRI.
- Projects should aim to develop novel imaging biomarkers as opposed to prospectively collecting data using existing technologies. Prospective data collection is appropriate only if a novel imaging technique or tracer is being tested. Novel data analysis techniques may be proposed but should utilize existing data sets.
- Examples of projects that are appropriate for this program include development of novel PET or SPECT tracers, early validation of new tracers, and development and validation of novel MRI techniques.
Funding: Maximum USD $750’000
Duration: 1-3 years
Eligibility: Researchers at all academic levels at or above Assistant Professor are eligible to apply.
How to Apply: The pre-proposal is the first step in the application. Pre-proposals must be completed in the online application portal. Successful applicants will be given further instructions for submitting a full proposal.
Deadline (Pre-proposal): 19 April 2019 (5:00 pm EST)
Deadline (Full Application, by invitation): 19 July 2019 (5:00 pm EST)
Further information
- See the official webpage for more details, or download the RFA
- Find the application portal here
- Participate in the MJFF funding opportunities webinar on 01 April to learn more
- For any other questions, contact the Research Office: [email protected]
Practical information
- General public
- Free