Rettsyndrome.org: Funding Opportunities LOI

Name: Rettsyndrome.org: Funding Opportunities LOI
Application deadline: 15/07/15
General description:

-Basic Research Program wishes to promote the understanding of MeCP2 in the pathogenesis of the neurobehavioral phenotype of Rett syndrome (RTT). We seek to gain a better understanding of the underlying pathology of the disorder leading to an amelioration of the symptoms and a cure for RTT. Funding: up to $50K/yr over 2 years.

- Mentored Training Fellowship Program supports scientists early in their career in both basic and clinical research in the field of Rett syndrome so that they become successful, independent basic research scientists and clinical investigators. These talented researchers will be the future leaders in the Basic, Translational and Clinical research areas for Rett syndrome. Funding: $50K/yr over 2 years.

-Translational Research Program provides HeART (Help Accelerate RTT Therapeutics) awards are designed to promote the development and testing of therapeutics to treat and reverse Rett syndrome (RTT).. Funding: up to $75K/yr for 2 years;

https://www.rettsyndrome.org/research/funding-opportunities

 

Source: Foreign
Budget: Basic Research Program: up to $50K / yr for 2 years.
Mentored Training Fellowship Program: $50K / yr for 2 years.
Translational Research Program: up to $75K / yr for 2 years.
Number of research years: 2
Contact person: Robi, 2152, robertg@trdf.technion.ac.il; Michal, 1745, michall@trdf.technion.ac.il
Fields: Life Sciences and medicine
Type of fund: The fund is not a competitive fund
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