DMRFC Partnering with CIHR to Fund Research

The Canadian Institute of Health Research through the Small Health Organization Partnership Program (SHOPP) in partnership with the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation of Canada (DMRFC), will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:

--Clinical characterization of dystonias

--Genetic and pathophysiologic studies striving to reveal their causes

--Development of novel treatment and rehabilitation options

The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $55,000 per annum for up to three years. CIHR anticipates that one award will be funded through this competition.

Additional requirements:

--Award must be held in Canada.

--DMRFC will not pay for parental leave but agrees to extend the term of the award by the duration of the leave.

--Reporting to DMRFC is required to ensure funding is utilized appropriately. Funding to be suspended by DMRFC if requirements are not met by research fellow.

For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:

Rosa Venuta, Senior Advisor, Partnerships, CIHR
Telephone: 613-941-1006
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: rvenuta@cihr-irsc.gc.ca


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