CDMRP Neurofibromatosis Research Program: New Investigator Award

The intent of the New Investigator Award is to support the continued development of promising independent investigators and/or the transition of established investigators into a career in the field of NF research. Experience in NF research is not required.
Applicant must be a new investigator at the level of or below Assistant Professor OR an established independent investigator in an area other than NF at or above the level of Assistant Professor wishing to make a transition to the NF field. 

Areas of Emphasis:

• NF2 and Schwannomatosis-related areas (e.g., hearing, balance, schwannoma, ependymoma, meningioma, LZTR1, SMARCB1)
• Endpoint validation, biomarker discovery, and technological innovation for assessments
• Application of data science
• Non-tumor manifestations
• Heterogeneity of NF-related phenotypes
• Genetics, genomics, epigenetics, systems biology, metabolomics, or similar approaches
• Preclinical efficacy studies
• Target identification and drug discovery • Nutritional, environmental, and other modifiers of NF
• Health services research

It is expected that four (4) awards will be granted. 

Funding: $450,000 total

Duration: 3 years

Research Authority due date: 5.9.24

Pre application (required)  due date: 12.9.24
Full proposal due date: 3.10.2

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