No actual clinical or laboratory studies will be conducted under this contract. It is estimated that a three year incrementally funded, level of effort type contract using work assignments will result from this procurement. The project will include two options, each for an additional year. This foundation awards grants in support of research that seeks to improve children's health where insufficient research and investigation have been performed. In particular, the Fund supports medical research that seeks to prevent or cure children's critical illnesses, injuries, and disabilities.
Funding is limited to research.
The Fund normally supports projects no longer than three years. Financial support may be provided for supplies, minor equipment, and technical personnel assistance related to a specific Fund-sponsored project. Applicants are expected to consult with Fund staff before submitting a prospectus. The principal investigator should submit eight unbound copies of a concise prospectus. Within six to eight weeks of receipt of a prospectus, the principal investigator will be notified of the Executive Committee's acceptance or rejection of the project concept as described in the lay summary.