GRANT PROPOSAL PROCESS

Call for Proposals:
The New Hope Research Foundation is requesting proposals for pre-clinical or clinical research projects that will be beneficial in achieving its mission and charter.  Preference will initially be given to proposals directly related to finding cures for GM2 gangliosidosis, but as funding permits, will also be extended to related lysosomal storage diseases affecting the central nervous system.  Proposals will be evaluated based on the alignment with the research master plan and the potential to accelerate the advancement of a genetic cure.  Funding would generally be in the range of $10,000 to $40,000 for one year, inclusive of indirect costs not to exceed 10%.  Funding will not be granted in cases where intellectual property will be exclusively retained by the individual or organization conducting the activities and where the intellectual property might later lead to restricting or delaying the therapy availability or might cause economic hardship to patients wishing to receive the therapy.  

Application Guidelines:

• Executive Summary:  (1 page) major objectives and impact of research.
• Detailed Research or Clinical Plan: (up to 5 pages) design of research; process for collecting and analyzing data; potential risks and their management; top level one-year schedule of research including defining milestones, which will be reported in one interim report to demonstrate progress relative to budget.
• Detailed Budget: (1 page) To be linked to the top-level one-year schedule as described above. The first half-payment (50%) will occur at inception of project. A second quarter-payment (25%) will occur upon completion of the interim six-month progress and budget report, and the final quarter-payment (25%) will occur upon completion of a final report. No more than 10% of the project’s budget can go toward indirect expenses.
• Curriculum Vitae: (2-3 page NIH bio-sketch format) with emphasis on related experience. Also include a list of other personnel expected to be involved with the research project and a brief description of their experience.
• Facility description: (1 page) An outline of the facility or laboratory in which research will take place with a listing of existing equipment applicable to project.
• Other sources of financial and collaborative support: (1 page) This should include support already received and/or applied for.

   

Grant proposals may be sent to contact@newhoperesearch.org or send grant proposals by mail to: