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ResearchGrant Application Information |
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January 2010:The Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation will be accepting grant applications for the coming year on an invitation only basis.General InformationA. Background The purpose of the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation (APMRF) is to promote research that is targeted toward understanding the molecular basis of Niemann Pick Type C (NP-C) disease and developing novel therapeutic strategies to treat and/or cure the disease. In addition, because NP-C disease is a cholesterol storage disease, it is anticipated that these studies should provide fundamental insight into cholesterol homeostasis and may serve to increase understanding of atherosclerosis and other cholesterol-related disorders. As part of our mission, the foundation will also seek to foster open collaboration between investigators currently working on NP-C disease-related projects. The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation is responsible for formulating the direction of research related to NP-C disease. As such, the SAB will generate a series of scientific priorities and set forth specific research funding announcements (RFA’s). Investigators are encouraged to respond directly to these RFA’s. However, novel applications in NP-C-related topics will also be considered under exceptional circumstances. Grant applications will be reviewed by the SAB via an expedited review mechanism. All funded projects will be reviewed by the SAB on an annual basis. B. Authority For Making Grants Grants are made by the Board of Directors of APMRF acting on the recommendations of the SAB and the President. APMRF reserves the right to cancel a grant for cause at any time and require the return of any unexpended funds. C. Eligibility For Grants Grants are awarded to qualified institutions and organizations within the United States and abroad. D. Duration Of Awards Research grant awards are for a maximum of two years. Funding for the second year of the grant is based on satisfactory progress as determined by the SAB based on the PI's oral presentation at the annual Scientific Conference on Niemann-Pick Type C Disease. Some awards are for one year only. Investigators are encouraged to apply to other sources of support after the initial one or two-year funding period; however, they may also reapply for continued funding for either their current or a new research project. E. Human Subjects
F. Prohibition Of Discrimination No person shall be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the APMRF because of race, ethnic origin, religion, sex, handicapping condition, disability or sexual orientation. G. Amendment Of Policies The APMRF reserves the right to modify or amend its policies governing grants. The grantee agrees to abide by any changes or to terminate the grant at the time when such changes become effective. Failure to abide by the policies governing grants or amendments shall be considered sufficient grounds for cancellation of a grant or a refusal to consider any pending application by the grantee. |
