Canada: Rapid Response 2017 Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases
Hello,
I am writing on behalf of the Weston Brain Institute, which supports translational research to accelerate the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging. We are pleased to launch the Canada: Rapid Response 2017 program for Alzheimer’s and related diseases.
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Program Overview |
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. |
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Funding |
Up to $200,000 over up to 18 months |
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Disease Groups |
This program is run through alternating disease-focused calls |
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PD-related diseases: PD, PSP, LBD, MS, prodromes, and vascular contributions to the listed diseases
Closing May 9th |
AD-related diseases: AD, FTD, MCI, prodromes, and vascular contributions to the listed diseases
Now Open
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Eligibility |
Principal applicants must be at or above the level of postdoctoral researcher and at a CRA qualified institution located in Canada. Project must involve the development of a therapeutic and/or a tool to help accelerate the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging |
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Program Dates |
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Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases |
Parkinson’s and Related Diseases |
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Program Information Webinar: |
June 12th, 2017 at 1pm EDT (Register here) |
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LOI Deadline: |
July 5th, 2017 at 2pm EDT |
May 9th, 2017 at 2pm EDT |
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Anticipated Award: |
December 2017 |
October 2017 |
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1. Projects may request up to $200,000 per project (previous years, $150,000) over up to 18 months 2. 3. Applicants may appear in any role on any number of projects
For more information, please see the attached Request for Applications (RFA) or visit our website. For specific inquiries, questions, or to receive feedback on whether a proposed project is in scope, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you, Rachel
Rachel Reeve, PhD | Senior Research Programs Specialist, Weston Brain Institute | 22 St. Clair Ave. E, Toronto, Canada, M4T 2S3 | +1-416-965-5656 | rachel.reeve@weston.ca | www.westonbraininstitute.ca |
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