The Alport Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (ASF) and the Kidney Foundation
of Canada (KFOC) are offering grants in the field of basic science and
clinical research on the natural history, biochemical basis, and
treatment of Alport Syndrome. It funds two research projects totaling
$100,000 each over a one- to two-year time frame. The grants are
available for Canadian students. The deadline for submission of
completed research funding applications is March 1, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Research
funding is available for basic science and clinical research on the
natural history, biochemical basis, and treatment of Alport Syndrome.
Course Level: The grant is available for pursuing research program.
Scholarship Provider: The Alport Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (ASF) and the Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC)
Scholarship can be taken at : Canada
Course Level: The grant is available for pursuing research program.
Scholarship Provider: The Alport Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (ASF) and the Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC)
Scholarship can be taken at : Canada
Eligibility: ASF
and KFOC are interested in providing funding to young investigators as
well as attracting experienced investigators to the field of Alport
Syndrome basic science or clinical research. There are no geographical
limitations of this funding.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Canada can apply for the grant.
Scholarship Description: 
The
Alport Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (ASF) and the Kidney Foundation of
Canada (KFOC) are pleased to announce the availability of funding for
basic science and clinical research on the natural history, biochemical
basis, and treatment of Alport Syndrome. There are no geographical
limitations of this funding. The objective of this research funding
program is to advance the knowledge of, develop effective treatment
protocols for and discover a cure for Alport Syndrome Foundation.
The
Alport Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (ASF) and the Kidney Foundation of
Canada (KFOC) are pleased to announce the availability of funding for
basic science and clinical research on the natural history, biochemical
basis, and treatment of Alport Syndrome. There are no geographical
limitations of this funding. The objective of this research funding
program is to advance the knowledge of, develop effective treatment
protocols for and discover a cure for Alport Syndrome Foundation.
Number of award(s): Based on the input from the review committee and outside reviewers, two research applications will be funded.
What does it cover? ASF and KFOC anticipate funding two research projects totaling $100,000 each over a one- to two-year timeframe.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified in May 2013 in accordance with the ASF Macquarie KFOC Research Funding Program.
How to Apply: Applications should be of 10–15 pages in length and must follow the instructions of the ASF Macquarie KFOC Research Funding Program.
In general terms, detailed information about the specific aims,
significance, research design and methods, personnel, facilities, and
budget will be required, along with evidence of application to the
relevant Institutional Review Board for any work involving human
subjects or to the Animal Use and Protection Committee for any work
involving animal subjects.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for submission of completed research funding applications is March 1, 2013.
