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 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 (pain, cognitive manifestation, sleep) 
• 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 two (2) award will be granted. 

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

Research Authority due date: 5.9.24

Pre application (required)  due date: 12.9.24
Full proposal due date: 3.10.24