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.

Innovation grants are offered for up to £35,000 for a maximum of 12 months.

There have been 4 rounds so far in 2010. The next application deadline is:

• 5pm on Friday 17 September 2010

Purpose and duration

Research proposals must have a solid rationale but do not require a significant level of preliminary data.

Applications should not be the next logical step of previous work. If successful, proposals should generate breakthrough discoveries and open exciting avenues of investigation.

Innovation grant applications should focus on:

• high-risk, high-reward research that tests new and unconventional hypotheses
• tackling major scientific or technical hurdles in the field of Parkinson's

For example, innovative research might:

• develop new research concepts
• challenge current hypotheses
• look at existing problems from new perspectives

"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 our 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 3 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, 60KB)

For more information about application processes and deadlines, contact researchapplications@parkinsons.org.uk

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