Request for Proposals 2009

The Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types is launching year four of its research grant program to encourage and support investigation into the causes, treatments, and potential cures for ichthyosis.

Ichthyosis Research Grants Investigations leading to improved understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of ichthyosis and to novel approaches to the management and treatment of the ichthyoses will be considered. Ichthyosis Research Grants provide funding for promising ideas for which there is not yet enough preliminary data that justifies a higher level or longer period of funding. Ichthyosis Research Grants are renewable for a total of two years, depending on progress and availability of funds. Awards may range from $25,000 to $50,000.

Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis Research Grants Detailed investigations into Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis will be considered. High priority will be given to proposals that focus on the translation of known genetic information and established pathogenic pathways into curative therapies or new therapies with significant impact for EHK. Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis Research Grants are renewable for up to a total of three years, depending on progress and availability of funds. Grants may be funded up to $75,000 per year.

Lamellar Ichthyosis/ Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Research Grants Detailed investigations into Lamellar Ichthyosis/Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma will be considered. High priority will be given to proposals that focus on the translation of known genetic information and established pathogenic pathways into curative therapies or new therapies with significant impact. Lamellar Ichthyosis / Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Research Grants are renewable for up to a total of three years, depending on progress and availability of funds. Grants may be funded up to $75,000 per year.

Interested parties should email a Letter of Intent to the Foundation at [email protected], to be received in the Foundation office by February 18, 2009. Parties submitting appropriate proposals will be contacted by the Foundation and invited to complete the application process.

Please download the application packet in Word or PDF format.

Complete the application and return to the Foundation by email to [email protected].

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Electronic submissions are preferred. All forms are text interactive.

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