Friday, October 26, 2012

2013 The NARSAD Independent Investigator Grant in USA

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation funded Research Grant in the field of Schizophrenia for International Students in USA 2013

Study Subject(s):The scholarship is provided to understanding, treatment and prevention of serious psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or early onset brain and behavior disorders.
Course Level:This scholarship is for pursuing research level.
Scholarship Provider: The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA.

Eligibility:Applicants must have a doctoral-level degree (M.D., Ph.D., etc.) and, if an associate professor (or equivalent), and have received, as P.I., competitive research support at a national level such as NIH, NSF, or major foundation support. An assistant professor who is P.I. on a NIH R01 grant is eligible for the Independent Investigator grant;
2) Investigators that have been promoted to associate professor, but have currently active NARSAD Young Investigator grants, may not apply (NARSAD grants may not overlap in timeâ€"with the exception of no-cost extensions);
3) Independent Investigators are eligible for one funded Independent Investigator Grant. This grant cannot overlap in time with a previous Young Investigator Grant. Requirements from a previous grant must be met, and an applicant cannot submit more than one application per cycle;
4) Funding is for two years and is up to $50,000 per year. Funding of institutional overhead at an 8% rate (excluding equipment) is allowed and overhead must be included within the total budget request which may not exceed $100,000. Equipment, salary, and technical support are typical budget requests, but NARSAD wishes applicants to identify requirements specific to their research and setting;

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The international Students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is the largest non-government, donor-supported organization that distributes funds for brain and behavior disorder research. The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Independent Investigator Grant offers up to $50,000 a year for two (2) years and is intended for scientist at the associate professor level (or equivalent) with national competitive supports as a principal Investigator (P.I.). Please note that an assistant professor who is a Principal Investigator (P.I.) on a NIH R01 grant is now eligible for the Independent Investigator Grant. The Independent Investigator Grant stands between the Young and Distinguished Investigator Grants. The Young Investigator is intended to extend initial research training, or support scientists at the assistant professor rank. The Distinguished Investigator supports senior investigators (full professor or equivalent) pursuing innovative, new directions.

Number of awards offered:Not Known

Tenure of award: It is applicable for two years.

Value: Total offer is of $50,000 per year.

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria:Not Known

Notification:Notification of grants will be mailed in  April 2013.   It is NARSAD’s policy to provide no feedback on applications, other than funding notification.  Earliest grant start date is July 15, 2013.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till November 15th, 2012.

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