LAM Foundation Research Awards for International Applicants in USA, 2015
The LAM Foundation invites applications
for research awards that include postdoctoral fellowships, established investigator awards and pilot project awards. Candidates
for LAM Foundation awards must have at least two years of research experience, an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree, and perform their work in a laboratory with
established expertise in smooth muscle biology, genetics of tuberous sclerosis
or other LAM-related areas.
Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency
LAM Foundation, USA
Study Area
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) research
Scholarship open for
International Applicants
Scholarship Level
Research
Eligibility
andidates for LAM Foundation awards must have at least two years of research
experience, an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree, and perform their work in a
laboratory with established expertise in smooth muscle biology, genetics of
tuberous sclerosis or other LAM-related areas. Applications are welcomed from
investigators of all nationalities, but candidates currently working in the USA
must possess visas that allow for completion of the proposed project in the
original laboratory. Mechanistic, hypothesis-driven approaches of all types are
welcomed. Formalin-fixed LAM tissues, dispersed LAM lung cells, genetic probes
and other reagents are available to all scientists.
Scholarship Duration
Renewable up to 2 years
Coverage/Scholarship Benefits
- LAM Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards: These awards provide a maximum of $50,000 per year, renewable for up to two additional years. More than 50 percent of the funds must be used for fellow salary support, and the maximum fellow salaries allowed are based on NIH guidelines for postdoctoral fellows. The balance of the funds may be used for fringe benefits, supplies or animal costs. No overhead or indirect costs are provided. Funds not spent are to be returned to The LAM Foundation at the end of each funding year.
- LAM Established Investigator Awards: Investigator awards provide a maximum of $50,000 per year, renewable for up to two additional years. The structure and terms of this award are identical to the LAM Fellowship Award except that with the LAM Established Award, faculty level investigators are eligible to receive funding for technician support and supplies.
- LAM Pilot Project Awards: Pilot awards of up to $25,000, are also available for the initiation of innovative research projects. Candidates must have at least two years of experience, an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree, and perform the work in a laboratory with established expertise in smooth muscle biology or the genetics of tuberous sclerosis.
Scientists who wish to apply for LAM
Foundation funding must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by July 15th
using online application system. The Proposed Research section of the
online grant application for all LAM awards is limited to 10 pages, including
references and figures
Deadline
The application deadlines are as follows:
- July 15th: Deadline to submit your LOI.
- August 15th: The LAM Foundation will extend invitations to submit full proposals to investigators with projects considered to be competitive after this date.
- September 15th: The deadline to submit your LAM grant proposal.
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