March 23, 2012 - Deadline for RFP MCRA

Parkinson Study Group: Request for Proposals for a
Mentored Clinical Research Award for new investigators in patient oriented research in Parkinson’s disease and related disorders

The Mentored Clinical Research Award (MCRA) for new investigators is funded by a grant from the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) to the Parkinson Study Group (PSG). The PDF has partnered with the PSG to encourage the professional and scientific development of young investigators on their path to independence. To this end, this grant will support a new investigator for a one year project in patient oriented research in Parkinson’s disease or other parkinsonian disorders under the mentorship of an experienced investigator. The training should lead a junior investigator to gain skills in clinical research.  The research plan should address unmet needs of people living with PD, have the potential for broad application among the PD community, and lead to advances in clinically relevant treatment options. 

Appropriate applicants for the MCRA are clinicians and scientists who are within 5 years of having completed formal training (this includes PhD professionals working in the field of Parkinson’s disease).  Fellows may apply.  We strongly encourage applicants to use the PSG Advisor Program when preparing their applications.

Proposals received will be reviewed by the PSG Mentoring Committee and applicants notified by May 10, 2012. Funding will begin on July 1, 2012 and continue until June 30, 2013. 

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