DSF’s Research Grant Program offers funding for
research directly related to Dravet syndrome and
associated disorders. These grants fund initial research
hypotheses that have not been fully explored. The results
extracted from this type of research will help bring untested
research to the point that it can qualify for larger
governmental funding. Research applications are judged principally
on novelty of the hypotheses, innovative approaches with a direct
relevance and application to Dravet syndrome and related epilepsies,
scientific quality, strength of approach, and likelihood of success.
Research Grant Awardees are required to give updates on their work
throughout the grant cycle and present their findings at our
annual Research Roundtable meeting.
2017 FUNDING CYCLE
Deadline for Applications: September 5, 2017
Award Announcement: Late November, 2017
Earliest Project Start Date: January 1, 2018
Award Announcement: Late November, 2017
Earliest Project Start Date: January 1, 2018
APPLYING
FOR A GRANT
Dravet Syndrome Foundation’s Scientific
Advisory Board oversees our Research Grant Program and makes funding
recommendations to DSF’s Board of Directors. Applications are reviewed once per
year.
RESEARCH
GRANTS
Up to $150,000 for a two-year project
Research Grant requests may be made for up
to $75,000 per year for two years. Indirect costs of no more than 10% of the
total award are permitted. If a grant request is for more than $150,000, a
Letter of Intent must be sent to Mary Anne by June 5, 2017. You will receive
notification by July 5, 2017 if we would like you to submit a formal proposal.
RESEARCH
GRANT ELIGIBILITY
If you are thinking of applying for a DSF
Research Grant ask yourself the following questions:
1) Is my research directly relevant to Dravet syndrome or related epilepsies?
2) Am I affiliated with an academic or research institution? (We do not award funds to individuals or private companies)
3) Am I available to present my findings at the annual DSF Research Roundtable before AES?
4) Am I fully compliant on all prior DSF Research Grant Awards?
1) Is my research directly relevant to Dravet syndrome or related epilepsies?
2) Am I affiliated with an academic or research institution? (We do not award funds to individuals or private companies)
3) Am I available to present my findings at the annual DSF Research Roundtable before AES?
4) Am I fully compliant on all prior DSF Research Grant Awards?
If you answer “Yes” to all of the above
questions, you are eligible to apply for a DSF Research Grant. If you answered
“No” or “Maybe” to any of the questions, please email Mary Anne to see how you may become compliant.
RESEARCH
GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Applications which do not include the
following materials and meet the specified page limitations will be returned
unprocessed, or will be deferred until a subsequent granting cycle:
1) Face Page – foundhere
2) Scientific Abstract and Lay abstract – 1 page or less
3) Budget Page*
4) Budget Justification Page
5) Hypothesis and Specific Aims – 1 page
6) Research Design – 4 pages, including background, preliminary data, experimental plan and methods
7) A statement on how the research will advance the understanding, treatment or care of people with Dravet syndrome or related epilepsies – ½ page
8) Citations – no limit
9) CV
1) Face Page – foundhere
2) Scientific Abstract and Lay abstract – 1 page or less
3) Budget Page*
4) Budget Justification Page
5) Hypothesis and Specific Aims – 1 page
6) Research Design – 4 pages, including background, preliminary data, experimental plan and methods
7) A statement on how the research will advance the understanding, treatment or care of people with Dravet syndrome or related epilepsies – ½ page
8) Citations – no limit
9) CV
*If the total budget for your project
exceeds the amount you are requesting from DSF, your budget page must include a
breakdown of how all funds, including those from other sources, will be used.
Indirect costs of no more than 10% of the total award are permitted
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