CDMRP Neurofibromatosis Research Program: Synergistic Idea Award

The Synergistic Idea Award supports new ideas that represent synergistic approaches to neurofibromatosis research involving two or three Principal Investigators (PIs) working on a single project. Applications are welcome from investigators working in a wide spectrum of disciplines, however, PIs must clearly define the synergistic components that will facilitate and accelerate progress in a way that could not be accomplished through independent efforts.

Areas of Emphasis:

• NF2-related areas (e.g., hearing, balance, ependymoma, meningioma)
• Biomarker discovery, utility, development, and validation
• Non-tumor manifestations including but not limited to:
• Heterogeneity of NF-related tumors
• Novel disease and treatment response markers using genetics, genomics, epigenetics, systems biology, metabolomics, or similar approaches
• Preclinical efficacy studies
• Target identification, drug discovery
• Nutritional, environmental, and other modifiers of NF
• Health services research

It is expected that one (1) award will be granted. 

Funding: $2,000,000 total 
Duration: 3 years

Research Authority due date: 23.6.22

Pre application (required)  due date: 30.6.22
Full proposal due date: 21.7.22