Application Deadline:
January 9, 2025
About Organisation
Breakthrough T1D, Lupus Research Alliance, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are prominent organizations dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes in autoimmune diseases. By combining resources and expertise, these organizations aim to accelerate the development of innovative treatments and potential cures for conditions like Type 1 Diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, and multiple sclerosis. This joint initiative promotes collaboration among diverse research disciplines to address critical knowledge gaps in autoimmune diseases. The organizations emphasize fostering cross-disciplinary partnerships, reducing redundant scientific efforts, and enabling groundbreaking discoveries that could benefit multiple autoimmune diseases. They are committed to advancing inclusive, innovative, and impactful research while supporting diverse perspectives and talents within the scientific community.
About the Grant
The Common Mechanisms in Autoimmunity Insight Awards aim to support proof-of-concept research that explores the shared immune pathways and mechanisms underlying autoimmune diseases. This grant seeks to identify novel therapeutic targets, validate mechanisms of pathogenesis, and enhance the understanding of immune system processes across diseases like multiple sclerosis, lupus, and Type 1 Diabetes. Proposals should focus on addressing gaps in autoimmune research, including biomarker identification, therapeutic repurposing, and shared data utilization. The grant facilitates collaboration across fields, prioritizing projects that lay the foundation for larger, multi-year studies. Innovative approaches using primary human samples or reanalyzing existing data are encouraged.
Who can Apply?
This grant is open to domestic and international non-profit organizations, universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, and government units. Applicants must hold advanced degrees such as M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or equivalent and should have a faculty or equivalent research position. Applications from for-profit entities or industry collaborations are also eligible, though additional information may be required. Diversity and inclusion are key priorities, with applications encouraged from women, individuals with disabilities, and underrepresented minority groups. There are no citizenship restrictions, ensuring broad participation from qualified individuals worldwide.
How to Apply?
Register and submit a proposal online via the designated portal using the provided template. Proposals should include all required details to ensure a comprehensive review.
Application Deadline
Submit your complete application by January 9, 2025.
Last Date To Apply
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