Innovation grants
 We invest in bold new ideas that have the potential
to transform the lives of people with Parkinson's. Innovation
grants support exceptionally innovative research focused on the
causes, treatment and cure for Parkinson's.
The application deadlines in 2010 are:
- 5pm on Friday 26 March 2010
- 5pm on Friday 7 May 2010
- 5pm on Friday 18 June 2010
- 5pm on Friday 17 September 2010
Purpose and duration
The innovation grant scheme funds high-risk, high-reward
research that tests new and unconventional hypotheses. Research
proposals should tackle major scientific or technical hurdles in
the field of Parkinson's.
Research proposals do not require a significant level of
preliminary data. However, a solid rationale must be provided.
Applications should not simply be the next logical step of previous
work. If successful, proposals should generate breakthrough
discoveries and open exciting avenues of investigation.
For example, innovative research might:
- develop new research concepts
- challenge current hypotheses
- look at existing problems from new perspectives
Innovation grants are offered for up to £35,000 for a maximum of 12
months.
 "Innovation grants promise
potentially remarkable outcomes that could revolutionise
Parkinson's research.
"This novel funding scheme reflects our commitment to
supporting potentially transformative research, even if it carries
a higher scientific risk."
Dr Kieran Breen
Director of Research and Development
Eligibility
We encourage applications from basic scientists, clinicians
and healthcare professionals - including physiotherapists, speech
and language therapists, alternative therapists, nurses and
practitioners.
Application procedure
Applications for all research grants must be made via the Parkinson's Disease Society's
online application system
Please also read the innovation
grant information for applicants (PDF, 36KB) before completing
an application.
It is expected that funding decisions will be made within three
months of the date of submission.
Terms and conditions
Once a project grant has been awarded and accepted, the grantholder
and administering institution are bound
by our grant terms and conditions
(PDF, 48KB)
For more information about application processes and deadlines,
contact researchapplications@parkinsons.org.uk
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