Systemic sclerosis - Established Investigator Grant 2014 ($ 150,000)

The Scleroderma Foundation invites applications from promising established investigators both inside and outside the field of scleroderma research. Propopals can be submitted for pilot studies to obtain preliminary data dealing with a highly innovative and/or highly relevant theme related to the disease. Closing date for submitting proposals is September 15, 2014. Applicants may request up to $ 75,000 per year, for up to two years.

The grant will support pilot research that is likely to lead to more substantial unlimited research project grants from federal or non-federal sources. Applications may be submitted by domestic non-profit organizations, public and private such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories. Foreign organizations and institutions are eligible.