CDMRP Multiple Sclerosis Research Program: Investigator-Initiated Award

The Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports highly rigorous, high-impact research projects that have the potential to make an important contribution to MS research and/or patient care. Applications must  address this year's focus areas: 

1. Promoting Central Nervous System Regenerative Potential in Demyelinating Conditions2. Correlates of Disease Activity and Progression in MS

2. Correlates of Disease Activity and Progression in MS

3. Biology and Measurement of MS Symptoms

Research projects may focus on any phase of research, excluding clinical trials. The rationale for a research idea may be derived from laboratory discovery, population-based studies, a clinician’s firsthand knowledge of patients, or anecdotal data. Applications must include preliminary and/or published data that are relevant to MS and the proposed research project.

Funding: $600,000 total

Duration: 3 years 

Research Authority due date: 14.5.19

Pre application (required) due date: 21.5.19

Full proposal due date: 19.9.19