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National Psoriasis Foundation – Translational Research Grants
Sponsor: National Psoriasis Foundation 		Closing Date: 18-Jan-2019
The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is seeking grant applications that encourage the advancement of innovative research into psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Key Dates
Full Applications due to UQ R&I: 14 January 2019
Full Applications close with National Psoriasis Foundation: 18 January 2019
Anticipated announcement: 30 June 2019

Overview

• Aims
• Translational Research Grants fund research initiatives that focus on the rapid translation of basic scientific discoveries into clinical applications with a clear benefit for patients with psoriatic disease.
• Applications related to all aspects of psoriatic disease are strongly encouraged, including basic science, translational research, technology, epidemiology, health services, and clinical research. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review recent publications and reports identifying research gaps and priorities in psoriatic disease research.

• Eligibility
• The principal investigator must be personally and actively responsible for the conduct of the proposed research, and eligible to apply for research grants under the guidelines of the applicant’s host institution.
• The principal investigator need not be a United States citizen and the research need not take place in the United States.

• Funding
The duration of the Translational Research Grant is 2 years (1 August 2019 – 31 July 2021) with funding of USD $100,000 (direct costs only).

• Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses include:
• Salaries
• Supplies and Equipment directly related to the project.

• Overheads
Indirect costs/overheads are not funded by this scheme.

How to Apply

Step 1. Completing the application
Please see https://www.psoriasis.org/grants for further information, noting the project proposal is no more than seven pages.

Step 2. UQ R&I internal review and feedback
For UQ R&I internal review and feedback, email your application and completed Funding Application Coversheet to your UQ R&I Office of Sponsored Research RAO.
Website: http://www.psoriasis.org/grants

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