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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Find out more about how we can help
you with your Parkinson's research.
Or get in touch with our Research team at research@parkinsons.org.uk
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