Objective

To provide established researchers with funds to generate sufficient preliminary data to become competitive for funds from other sources such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Applicant Eligibility

Applicant must hold an MD and/or PhD (or equivalent degree) and must be employed by an institution (public non-profit, private non-profit, or government) that is engaged in health care and/or health-related research. He/she must have attained independence from his/her mentor. Eligibility is not restricted by citizenship or geography.

Proposal Eligibility

Proposal must be relevant to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis. Only one application is allowed per applicant per submission date. Simultaneous submission of a Senior Research Award and a Training Award is not permitted.

Senior Research Awards Costs

Total maximum award per year: $115,830 (subject to annual progress report approval).

Direct Costs: up to $105,300 per yearIndirect Costs: 10% of direct costs, or up to $10,530

Duration of Award

One to Three Years

How to apply and more information

https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/research/grants-fellowships/senior-research-awards

In case of interest, please contact with FSJD Research's Department before Oct 29th.