Canada: Rapid Response 2016
Neurodegenerative Diseases of Aging
Round 2 of the Canada: Rapid Response 2016<http://westonbraininstitute.ca/rapid-response-2016/> program is now open. This program provides seed funding for novel, high-risk, high-reward translational research. This round of the program will focus on Parkinson’s and related diseases. Applications for round 2 will close Tuesday, July 5th at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
We will host an information session on Tuesday May 24th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, where you can learn more about the application process, and have an opportunity for questions.
REGISTER HERE<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1536132467473238017>
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Goal:
Provide seed funding for novel, high-risk, high-reward translational research ideas to catalyze the development of safe and effective treatments for neurodegenerative diseases of aging
Funding:
Up to $150,000 over up to 18 months
Eligibility:
Applicants must be researchers or postdoctoral fellows developing a therapeutic and/or a tool to help accelerate the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging
Disease Groups:
AD-related diseases:
AD, FTD, MCI and prodromals
PD-related diseases:
PD, PSP, LBD, MSA and prodromals
Current Round:
Round 2 (PD-related diseases)
Program Information Session:
Tuesday May 24th, 2016 1:00 p.m. EDT
Letter of Intent Deadline:
Tuesday July 5th, 2016 2:00 p.m. EDT
Upcoming Rounds:
Round 3 (AD-related diseases)
Round Opens:
July 2016
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APPLY HERE<https://weston.smartsimple.ca/welcome/432633/432633/>
The Institute welcomes inquiries about our funding programs at neuro@weston.ca or 416-935-4056.
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