Grants & Funding

FRAXA Research Foundation

Published Date: August 03, 2005

Program Information

Program Name:

FRAXA Postdoctoral Fellowships

Program URL:

http://www.fraxa.org/research.aspx

Type of Scientists Funded:

Initial PhD Postdoc, Advanced PhD Postdoc, Initial MD Postdoc, Advanced MD Postdoc, Junior Faculty, Administrator, Senior Scientist/Faculty

Program Description:

The purpose of this grant program is to promote research aimed at finding a specific treatment for fragile X syndrome. FRAXA's goal is to bring practical treatment into current medical practice as quickly as possible; therefore,preference will be given to research projects that have a clear practical application and the results of which will be shared with other qualified researchers in a timely fashion.

Public Contact Information

Program Award Term and Application Process

• Award Term Fixed or Variable?    Fixed
• If fixed, enter total term?    1  Year
• Award Renewable?    Yes
• Renewable term fixed or variable?    Fixed
• If fixed, enter total term?    1  Year
• Does an individual or institution apply to the program?    Individual
• Is there an application deadline?    Yes
• Application deadline(s):
  12/01/2005,
  05/01/2006,
  12/01/2006,
  05/01/2007
• Deadline Comments   
  New applications are considered twice each year; the deadlines for upcoming applications will be May 1 and December 1.

  Fellowships and grants are usually awarded for the period of one year and may be renewed for a second year, based on satisfactory progress. A financial report and progress report are required at the end of each year.

  Please refer to the website for more information http://www.fraxa.org/research.aspx

Program FUNDS

• Stipend Information:
  
  
• Annual stipend type:    Fixed
• What is the annual or representative stipend amount?    $ 40000
• Stipend Details:   
  Fellowships of up to $40,000 per year will be offered to support postdoctoral fellows who want to pursue research in fragile X (salary plus fringe benefits and/or travel to meetings). Acceptible costs covered by FRAXA postdoctoral fellowships are limited to: Postdoctoral salary; Fringe benefits and/or travel to meetings.

  FRAXA also invites investigator-initiated research applications for innovative pilot studies aimed at developing and characterizing new therapeutic approaches for the treatment and ultimate cure of fragile X syndrome. There is no funding limit to this category of grant.

  FRAXA reserves the right to cover any item if explicitly authorized by FRAXA's Board of Directors. However, FRAXA is unable to pay for indirect costs under any circumstances.

  Fellowships and grants are usually awarded for the period of one year and may be renewed for a second year, based on satisfactory progress. A financial report and progress report are required at the end of each year.

  Please refer to the website for more information http://www.fraxa.org/html/research_applications.htm

• 
  Research Allowance Information:
  
  
• Annual research allowance type:    Variable
• Minimum:    $ 0
• Maximum:    $ 10000
• Research Allowance Detail:    Direct costs of consumable supplies and animal care will be considered.
• 
  Indirect Costs (Institutional Funds) Information:
  
  
• Indirect costs type:    Not Applicable
• Indirect Costs (Institutional Funds) Details:    FRAXA is unable to pay indirect costs associated with fellowships and grants.
• 
  Other Costs Information:
  
  
• Other Costs type:    Variable
• Minimum:    $ 0
• Maximum:    $ 2000
• Other Costs Details:    A small budget may be included for travel to related scientific meetings. Please refer to the website for more information http://www.fraxa.org/research.aspx

Program Eligibility Requirements

Research Areas:

Biology, Cell Biology, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Disease-Specific Research: Fragile X Syndrome, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Structural Biology, Other (specify): Fragile X Syndrome

Application by invitation or nomination only?

No

Are awards limited to specific groups?

None provided

Must applicants be U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents?

No

Details:

Preference is given to U.S. citizens.

Please refer to the website for more information http://www.fraxa.org/research.aspx

U.S. geographic limits?

No

International geographic limits?

No

Details (specify region, state or other restrictions)?

Please refer to the website for more information http://www.fraxa.org/research.aspx

Institutional limits?

Yes

Details

Preference is given to U.S. Institutions.

Please refer to the website for more information http://www.fraxa.org/research.aspx

Non-research activity allowed for postdoctoral and junior faculty awards?

No

If yes, specify at least one of the following: percentage time and activities allowed

• Other eligibility requirements:   
  Institutions receiving grants must be exempt from federal income taxes. Preference is given to institutions within the United States.

  Individuals nominated by applicant institutions for the postdoctoral fellowship should have training and experience at least equal to the Ph.D. or M.D. Level. Preference is given to United States citizens.

  Please refer to the website for more information http://www.fraxa.org/research.aspx

Program competition information

• Number of Applicants in Most Recent Competition Year:    55
• Number of Awards in Most Recent Competition Year:    28
• Institutional Award Rates   

  Category	# Applicants	# Awards
  Institutional Awards

• Awardee's subsequent careers/accomplishments tracked after end of term?    Yes
  Informally.

  Please refer to the website for more information http://www.fraxa.org/research.aspx

• Total dollars awarded in the most recent competition year    1200000