Grants available in 2008
Funds are available to fund innovative research into the cause, inheritance, diagnosis, management and treatment of CGD. Calls for preliminary applications will be posted in the journal Nature in June.
Timetable for Grant Applications in 2008
- Preliminary applications to be received in 28th July 2008
- Applicants informed of decision following preliminary review by 8th September 2008
- Deadline for full applications by 3rd November 2008.
- Review by the Medical and Scientific Advisory panel in January 2009.
- Applicants informed of Trustee’s funding decisions in February 2009.
Types of award
Project grants
The purpose of these awards is to provide support for a time-limited project designed to answer a single quesiton or a small gourp of related questions. Such questions must be directed towards furthering our understanding of CGD and/or developing effective treatments for the condition and that fit within the priority areas. Support is provided for up to three years.
Innovative Basic Grant Awards
These are one-year grant awards to fund work that is fundamental to the understanding of CGD. Their aim is to provide support for a short-term, small-scale pilot or proof of concept research projects. Funds are available up to £40,000.
Ph.D. Studentships
Ph.D studentships are offered to exceptional candidates in laboratories that have a proven track record of research in CGD. The studentships are designed to encourage the best young science graduates to embark on a research career in CGD. Funds are available for up to £75,000 for three years.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
The information contained on this website is intended only as a guideline, not as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you or your child has any CGD symptoms or concerns.
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