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Lymphoma Research Foundation of America (LRFA)
The Lymphoma Research Foundation of America (LRFA), based in Los Angeles, CA, was established to promote high quality research directed at providing novel, effective, and safe lymphoma therapy that ultimately may lead to a cure. Since its inception, the LRFA has awarded more than $3 million in grants to lymphoma researchers in the United States. Funding for lymphoma-specific research projects via the LRFA grant program includes Fellowship Research Grants, Junior Faculty Research Grants, The Saul Rosenberg Research Grant, and Special Project Research Grants.
Fellowship Research Grants. The LRFA provides Fellowship Research Grants to young investigators (specifically third-year fellows) to foster careers directed at lymphoma-specific research. Grants in the amount of $45,000 are intended for fellows working at accredited academic institutions, JCAHO-accredited research hospitals, or other research organizations that have national or international reputations for excellence. Applications for grants through the Fellowship Research Grants Program consist of a detailed description of the proposed research project, indicating its relevance to lymphoma. Each application is reviewed by the LRFA scientific review board and, if necessary, is peer reviewed by independent, outside investigators. Proposed projects are judged on scientific merit and their potential for advancing the understanding of basic lymphoma science and therapy. The grant award period is from July 1 through June 30 of each calendar year.
Junior Faculty Research Grants. The Junior Faculty Research Grant supports the lymphoma research of assistant or associate professors at academic institutions. This LRFA program provides support in the amount of $75,000 for individuals with a proven track record in lymphoma research. Similar to the Fellowship Research Grants Program, applications are reviewed by the LRFA scientific review board for scientific merit and potential to impact current lymphoma therapy.
The Saul Rosenberg Research Grant. The LRFA’s Saul Rosenberg Research Grant is provided to a single individual who has made a major contribution to the understanding of basic lymphoma science or the treatment of lymphoma patients. The award of $50,000 is intended to support additional research into the investigator’s field of interest in lymphoma. Candidates are nominated by the LRFA’s honorary medical board, which decides on the recipient in a two-tiered voting process. Potential recipients may include medical doctors, research scientists, senior or junior faculty members, or researchers in training.
Special Project Research Grants. The newest grant category offered by the LRFA is the Special Project Research Grant, which provides $50,000-$500,000 in funding to large, innovative projects. This mechanism was established to encourage and support novel approaches to lymphoid malignancies and their therapy. These grants are intended to encourage collaboration among several investigators. At this time, this program is being developed and the LRFA anticipates accepting proposals in the near future.
Information on the LRFA and its research grant programs is available at the LRFA Web site: http://www.lymphoma.org or by writing to the Lymphoma Research Foundation of America, 8800 Venice Blvd., Suite 207, Los Angeles, CA 90034 or by phone at (310) 204-7040.
American Liver Foundation (ALF)
The American Liver Foundation (ALF), based in New York, NY, funds research into the physiology and pathobiology of various liver diseases. In 2000, a total of $l,350,000 in funds were available. The ALF grants program consists of the Liver Scholar Award, The Physician Research Development Award, The Innovative Seed Grant, The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award, and The Student Research Fellowship Award. Although information is not yet available on the ALF Web site (http://www.liverfoundation.org) regarding grants made for the year 2001, the ALF Research Department has indicated that programs for 2001 will be similar to those for 2000.
The Liver Scholar Award. This award ($150,000 distributed over three years) is disbursed to scientists who have a track record of liver research and are bridging the gap between research training completion and an independent research career.
Physician Research Development Award. This award ($225,000-$270,000 distributed over a period of 3-4 years) is intended to support fellows in clinical research training who ultimately will become junior faculty at academic institutions. Translational research in the field of viral hepatitis is given preference.
Innovative Seed Grant. This award ($100,000 over two years) is intended to support research into alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award. This award ($10,000 per year) is disbursed to individuals who require additional research training in liver physiology and disease.
The Student Research Fellowship Award. The Student Research Fellowship Award is a three-month program providing $2,500 to students wishing to pursue research in liver disease.
Information is available at the ALF Web site at http://www.liverfoundation.org or by contacting the foundation at (973) 256-2550.
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