American Parkinson Disease Association Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships

American Parkinson Disease Association Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships Deadline: April 1, 2015 Academic year 2015-2016 Award One year grants up to a maximum of $35,000 will be awarded to post-doctoral (MD,MD/PhD, OD, OD/PhD or PhD) research trainees. Goal To support post-doctoral trainees whose research training focus holds promise for new insights into the pathophysiology, etiology, and/or treatment of Parkinson's disease. Eligibility Applicants must have completed their MD, OD, PhD, MD/PhD, OD/PhD or clinical residency program within two (2) years of the onset of the proposed award. Application • Applicants should provide a research proposal not to exceed three (3) pages to include background rationale, research plan/methods, and significance. • A description of where the research will be done and the resources available. • Applications must include a letter of reference and support from the mentor and any other key collaborators. • The applicant should list all current and pending support. • The applicant's NIH-Biosketch should be included. Funding Funding is not to be used for any of the following items: • Indirect costs. • Institutional overhead. • Travel expenses • Publication costs higher than $1,000. • Equipment cost higher than $8,000. Proposal Complete application form. One (1) original of the application mu...
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