CurePSP - Foundation for PSP/CBD and Related Brain Diseases, US: Research Grants

14/09/2023

31/10/2023

Through the Pathway and Pipeline Grant program, CurePSP provides seed funding to investigators who have innovative ideas that need proof of concept or pilot studies in order to qualify for larger funding sources. CurePSP will fund studies focusing on PSP and CBD, two rare tauopathies, through two avenues, the pathway grants or pipeline grants program. Pathway grants support projects studying the fundamental neurobiology of PSP or CBD. A more complete understanding of the underlying basic science and biochemical or molecular mechanisms of PSP and CBD will improve understanding of the diseases and provide foundational knowledge for future treatments. Studies focusing on mechanisms common to multiple neurogenerative diseases are encouraged. Pipeline grants support translational projects focusing on new therapeutics and biomarkers for PSP and CBD. These projects will accelerate the development of therapeutics that can prevent, treat, or cure PSP or CBD by accelerating the translation of basic science discoveries into disease modifying treatments. The maximum total grant amount awarded is $100,000. The period of the grant may be up to 2 years in duration but the total cannot exceed $100,000. However, greater or lesser amounts and duration may be offered depending on resources available.

Alzheimer's Disease & Senile Dementia; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Central Nervous System; Clinical Medicine; Cytopathology; Medicine & Health; Motor Neurone Disease; Neurology; Parkinson's Disease; Preventive Medicine

Career stages Early Career and Emerging in Field; Mid-Career to Established in Field Eligibility Note CurePSP accepts proposals for research projects from international academic and research-conducting nonprofit organizations. CurePSP does not accept applications from country which is subject to trade sanctions or embargos by the U.S. government or who is a “blocked person” within the meaning of U.S Department of Treasury regulations. All PIs must have an academic degree in science, social work, engineering, or medicine such as a ScD, PhD, MD, MD/PhD, DO, DSW, and DVM degree. Early career investigators are encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral fellows and medical fellows are eligible to apply.