FRAXA Research Foundation Grants and Fellowships Program

FRAXA Research Foundation Grants and Fellowships Program FRAXA aims to accelerate research aimed at finding a specific treatment for fragile X syndrome. Our goal is to bring practical treatment into current medical practice as quickly as possible; therefore, preference will be given to research projects that have a clear practical application and the results of which will be shared in a timely fashion. The next application deadline is February 1, 2015. FRAXA offers grants in two categories: Program Grants are intended for only the most translationally relevant proposals; basic science proposals will be streamlined out without review. Applicants with a more basic approach should consider the Postdoctoral Fellowship program, though these grants are still awarded with weight given to therapeutic potential. Postdoctoral Fellowships -- $45,000 per year for 2 years (for salary, fringe benefits, & consumable costs) -- Fixed amount and duration -- Approximately 8 total fellowships available for 2014, depending on available funds -- Applicants must be full time and have MD, PhD, or MD/PhD -- Previous grad/postdoc FRAXA grantees are not eligible (previous PI is OK) -- Limit of one application per lab group (current grantees are not eligible) -- PIs must demonstrate adequate overall funding to pursue this project; no supplements will be given for supplies or animal care -- Grants are non-transferable (only good for specified postdo...
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