Call for Applications: Marfan Foundation Early Investigator Grant Program
Our newest grant program provides financial support for early investigators studying any or all disciplines involved in Marfan syndrome or a related disorder. Three two-year grants for $37,500 per year for a total of $75,000 per grant are awarded for basic or clinical research. Eligibility criteria: The principal investigator must hold an MD, DO, PhD, ScD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent degree. The investigator must have proven ability to pursue independent research as evidenced by original research publications in peer-reviewed journals. Applicants must have less than seven years experience in a faculty posi...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 6, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Marfan Foundation Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Marfan Foundation Faculty Grant Program
The faculty grant program supports two-year grants for basic or clinical research for all disciplines in Marfan syndrome and related disorders. Our Scientific Advisory Board evaluates proposals and award grants with the approval of our Board of Directors. We co-fund one two-year grant for $100,000 with the Canadian Marfan Association. The Canadian Marfan Association funding is provided by the Temerty Family Foundation. We award an additional one or two-year $100,000. Eligibility criteria: The principal investigator must hold an MD, DO, PhD, ScD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent degree. The investigator ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 6, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Marfan Foundation Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Marfan Foundation Victor A. McKusick Fellowship
The Victor A. McKusick Fellowship is a two-year-award available for PhDs for up to $50,000 per year and MD’s up to $75,000 per year. Fellows up to postgraduate year six are considered. Through this fellowship, we hope to cultivate promising young physician scientists or research scientists conducting basic, translational or clinical research in the field of Marfan syndrome and related disorders, and to stimulate their advancement toward independent research in this field. During the fellowship phase, the applicant is required to work with a mentor who can provide a training environment conducive to beginning...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 6, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Marfan Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Proposals: National Marfan Foundation Early Investigator Grant Program
The National Marfan Foundation (NMF) is pleased to announce its newest grant program for the early investigator.  Applications are new being accepted for two-year grants in basic or clinical research on Marfan syndrome and related disorders.  A total of three two-year grants for $37,500 per year for a total of $75,000 per grant will be awarded.  The NMF's grant program is designed to provide financial support for early investigators studying any or all disciplines involved in this area.  The principal investigator must hold an MD, DO, PhD, ScD, DDS, DVM or equivalent degree.  The inves...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 4, 2013 Category: Research Authors: National Marfan Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Proposals: National Marfan Foundation/Canadian Marfan Association Faculty Grant Program
The National Marfan Foundation (NMF) is pleased to partner with the Canadian Marfan Association (CMA) to support Marfan syndrome and related disorders research.  Applications are being requested for two-year grants for basic or clinical research.  The grant program is designed to provide financial support for faculty studying any or all disciplines involved in Marfan syndrome and related disorders.  Grant awards are based on proposal evaluation by the NMF Scientific Advisory Board with the approval of the NMF Board of Directors.  The NMF and the CMA will co-fund one two-year grant for $100,000.&nbs...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 4, 2013 Category: Research Authors: National Marfan Foundation/Canadian Marfan Association Source Type: funding