Deadline: 9 January 2025
The Parkinson’s Foundation is seeking proposals for its Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award to foster clinical research into any aspect of Parkinson’s disease conducted by young investigators who are under-represented in current research.
The Award is jointly supported by the Parkinson’s Foundation and the International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders (IAPRD). By recognizing and honoring the exceptional contributions of young talented individuals, the award seeks to break down barriers and create a more inclusive and diverse healthcare community. It is expected that this initiative will spur innovation and promote the translation of cutting-edge scientific discoveries into efficient and practical health measures that will benefit people with Parkinson’s disease.
The goal of the award is to prepare young neurologists specializing in Parkinson’s disease for a career in clinical research. Clinician scientists are uniquely positioned to be experts in both Parkinson’s disease research and care.
Funding Information
- This is a 1-year award for a total of $50,000. Funds can be used to support research expenses such as salary support for additional trained personnel (e.g., research assistants, study coordinators), equipment or consumables specifically needed for the research plan. Indirect costs are not allowed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Early-stage investigators based at universities, research hospitals, or non-profit research institutions worldwide are eligible to apply.
- Candidates should hold an MD degree; be specialized in one of these fields: neurology, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or related fields; be either less than 35 years old or 5 years out of the residency program (which one best applies).
- They particularly encourage applications of investigators from under-represented countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Application Requirements
- Applications will contain the following sections:
- A Research Plan describing specific aims, background/rationale of the proposed work, preliminary data (if available), experimental design (including statistical/data analysis plan) and a discussion of potential pitfalls and mitigation approaches (max 6 pages).
- A budget and a budget justification for the one-year award.
- A Biosketch of the Applicant in the format that follows that of the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- A Letter of Support from Department Chair or Division Head including a description of the facilities and resources available to the applicant.
- A Letter of Motivation outlining how this award will help the applicant in their practice or research career.
For more information, visit Parkinson’s Foundation.
