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Canada: Rapid Response 2016
Neurodegenerative Diseases of Aging
Round 2 of the 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.
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
The Institute welcomes inquiries about our funding programs at neuro@weston.ca or 416-935-4056.
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