Application Process
Requirements for an Expression of Interest
The following elements are to be included in a brief Expression of Interest:
- Study title
- Name and contact information of principal investigator
- Team members
- Half page Expression of Interest (Times New Roman, 12 pt, single-spacing with two centimetre margins)
- Overall budget sought
- Curriculum Vitae of principal investigator (no more than four pages, with relevant publications highlighted). Include journal impact factor
It is recommended that an Expression of Interest be submitted initially for FSHD Scientific Advisory Committee review by Deadline 1. Once the Committee advises interest in the Expression of Interest in writing, a full proposal will be requested. Submission of an Expression of Interest or full proposal does not imply or guarantee approval. All proposals will be reviewed based on their individual research merit.
Important Dates
The FSHD Scientific Committee will review submissions in full once per annum, and will award funding once per year in the last quarter.
Expression of Interest Deadline No: 1: 15th April 2011
Full Submission Review Deadline 2 for annual decision on funding: 30th June 2011
By submitting an Expression of Interest by 15th April 2011 there is an opportunity for feedback from the Scientific Advisory Committee before submission of a full proposal.