The FRG program awards advocates applicants to generate preliminary data, or demonstrate the efficacy of a new procedure, thereby enabling the applicant to be competitive for extramural research awards. Equipment Grant supports an annual competition for larger or multi-user pieces of equipment. The equipment competition supports the purchase of both new and replacement equipment. The program has been newly expanded to increase support of individuals conducting research in cardiovascular medicine, infectious disease, immunology and psychiatry. Please contact our office for further information on this opportunity.
Duration is for one year.
Support is provided to individuals holding an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree to conduct research that focuses on the cure or prevention of leukemia, Hodgkin s, non-Hodgkin s lymphoma and myeloma. Two to six awards will be made each year. A prize is awarded in recognition of an individual who has made a significant contribution in the areas of health services management, health policy development and health care delivery. The Foundation encourages young investigators to develop research interests and efforts on the causes, mechanisms, and treatment of cerebrovascular disease. The sponsor provides support for research in basic neuroscience related to the etiology of epilepsy.