Grant Process

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  1. Background and Purpose
    The purpose of the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Fund (APMRF) is to promote research that is targeted toward understanding the molecular basis of Niemann Pick Type C (NPC) disease and developing novel therapeutic strategies to treat and/or cure the disease. As part of our mission, the foundation will also seek to foster open collaboration between investigators currently working on NPC disease-related projects.

  2. Authority For Making Grants
    Grants are made by the APMRF selection committee acting on the recommendations of the SAB. APMRF reserves the right to cancel a grant for cause at any time and require the return of any unexpended funds.

  3. Eligibility For Grants
    Grants are awarded to qualified institutions and organizations within the United States and abroad.

  4. Duration Of Awards
    Research grant awards are for a maximum of one year, but some proposals will be considered for a two year period. Overhead costs are limited to 10%. Investigators are encouraged to apply to other sources of support after the initial one funding period; however, they may also reapply for continued funding for either their current or a new research project.

  5. Award Contract
    Any approved awards will only be granted upon the signing of a grant award letter with the APMRF at ND. Please go to this link to review a sample award letter template. These include language regarding 1) the purpose of the grant, 2) use of grant funds, 3) subgrants and subcontracts, 4) reports and expectations, 5) report format, 6) record maintenance and inspection, 7) compliance, 8) indemnification, 9) publications, 10) intellectual property, 11) grant announcements, public reports and use of university name and logo, 12) equipment, 13) counterparts; original, 14) assignment; 15) independent contractors, 16) entire agreement, severability and amendment, 17) law and jurisdiction.

 

The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the APMRF is responsible for formulating the direction of research related to NPC disease. As such, all grant applications will be reviewed by the SAB via an expedited review mechanism. All funded projects will be reviewed by the SAB on an annual basis.