he BrightFocus Foundation provides research funds for U.S. and international researchers pursuing high-risk studies that illuminate areas for which there currently is little understanding, helping to bring to light crucial knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. The organization's mission is to save mind and sight by funding innovative research worldwide and by promoting better health through education.
To that end, the foundation is accepting applications for its Alzheimer's Disease Research and National Glaucoma Research programs.
1) Alzheimer's Disease Research: Grants of up to $300,000 over three years will be awarded to researchers for innovative investigator-initiated research projects. The program is designed to give scientists the opportunity to develop the preliminary data necessary to be considered competitive for larger government or corporate types of sponsorship. Applications must be received no later than October 18, 2017.
Typically these awards are made to junior investigators, or to more established investigators who are proposing particularly innovative research.
See the BrightFocus website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
For more information, please visit: https://www.brightfocus.org/grants/apply-for-grant