This award will provide funds to undertake a basic research project in the bleeding disorders field.

Focus areas for such projects include, but are not limited to:

- Role of FVIII outside of coagulation

- Inhibitors

- Immunogenicity

- Lab monitoring research and applications.

Any individual affiliated with a facility that carries out research in inherited bleeding disorders, or provides care to patients with these disorders, may make a request for these awards. Such facilities may include medical universities, hospitals, treatment centers, blood centers and laboratories.

Letters of Intent will be reviewed and only selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. (attached)