LOIs for the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award are due Monday, November 6, 2023 (last time zone on earth).
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience supports innovative research designed to bring science closer to the day when diseases of the brain can be accurately diagnosed, prevented, and treated. To this end, the McKnight Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award (NBD Award) assists scientists working to apply the knowledge achieved through basic research to human brain disorders, and who demonstrate a commitment to equitable at inclusive lab environments.
Layunin
We are interested in proposals that address the biological mechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Ito includes proposals that provide mechanistic insights sa neurological functions at the synaptic, cellular, molecular, genetic or behavioral level across different species, including humans at vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms. Isang bago additional area of interest is the contribution of the environment to brain disorders. We are particularly interested in proposals that incorporate new approaches at sa those that provide potential paths for therapeutic interventions. Collaborative and cross-disciplinary applications are encouraged.
Mga kontribusyon sa kapaligiran sa mga sakit sa utak
Early-life environmental stress is a powerful disposing factor for later neurological and psychiatric disorders. Studies show communities of color are at higher risk for these stressors, which range from environmental (e.g. climate, nutrition, exposure to chemicals, pollution) to social (e.g. family, education, housing, poverty). From a clinical perspective, understanding how environmental factors contribute to brain disease is essential for developing effective therapies.
Pagiging karapat-dapat
Applicants for the McKnight NBD Award must be independent investigators at not-for-profit research institutions in the United States, and must hold a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, o Professor. Those holding other titles such as Research Professor, Adjunct Professor, Professor Research Track, Visiting Professor or Instructor are not eligible. If the host institution does not use professorial titles, a letter from a senior institutional official (e.g. Dean or Director of Research) must confirm that the applicant controls kanilang own dedicated institutional resources, laboratory space, and/or facilities. We are interested in geographic, gender, and racial diversity, and we encourage women and members of underrepresented communities mag-apply. Funds may be used toward a variety of research activities, but not the recipient’s salary. The candidate’s other sources of funding will be considered when selecting awards. A candidate may not hold another award from the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience that would overlap in time with the Neurobiology of Brain Disorders award.
Pagpili
There is a two-stage selection process, beginning with a letter of intent (LOI). The selection committee will review the LOIs and invite selected applicants to ipasa full proposals. Up to four awards are made annually, each providing $100,000 per year for three years. LOIs are due on Monday, November 6, 2023 (last time zone on earth). Full proposals will be due mid-April 2024. The committee will recommend up to four awards to the Board of Directors of the Endowment Fund for final decision. Funding ay begin on August 1, 2024.
Aplikasyon
Ang proseso ng aplikasyon ay online. Pindutin dito upang ma-access ang Stage One LOI form. Ang isang imbestigador (ang pangunahing contact para sa panukala) ay dapat mag-set up ng isang account, at pagkatapos ay kumpletuhin ang isang online na face sheet. Ang LOI mismo ay binubuo ng isang paglalarawan ng proyekto hanggang sa 2 mga pahina kasama ang mga numero at bibliograpiya, at NIH-format biosketches for each PI, lahat ay na-upload bilang isang PDF file. Sundin ang mga panuntunan sa pag-format ng panukala ng NIH para sa mga font at margin.
Ang mga finalist ay iimbitahan sa pamamagitan ng email upang magsumite ng buong panukala. Ang mga aplikante ay maaaring mag-aplay ng higit sa isang beses.
Please contact Joel Krogstad at jkrogstad@mcknight.org sa anumang mga katanungan.
