Applying for LAM Research FundingThe LAM Foundation is the largest funder of LAM research, outside the National Institutes of Health. We have committed the majority of the $14 million raised to support 87 LAM research projects conducted by independent scientists around the world. In the first five years of funding LAM research, LAM Foundation funded scientists reported three major discoveries, including evidence that LAM is genetic, the identification of a LAM gene, and a molecular explanation for abnormal smooth muscle cell growth in LAM. This data resulted in the identification of a therapy for LAM called sirolimus, or rapamycin, which was published in the March 2011 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). LAM Foundation research awards include Post Doctoral Fellowships, Established Investigator Awards, and Pilot Project Awards. Scientists who wish to apply for LAM research funding must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). LOIs are reviewed by the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) for scientific merit and alignment with The LAM Foundation mission. SAB invitations to submit full proposals are extended to applicants whose LOI proposals are considered competitive, but invitations are not a prerequisite for submission. Full proposals should be completed online and sent electronically to jchappell@thelamfoundation.org.
LAM Foundation Research Funding DeadlinesLOIs must be submitted by July 30, 2011 SAB invitations extended to applicants by August 15, 2011 Full proposals must be submitted by September 30, 2011 Applicants notified by December 15, 2011 Funding begins in January 2012 Application Forms and Additional Research Award InformationClick here for Letter of Intent Form All forms must be completed using the Arial font size 11 and single-line spacing. To learn more about LAM Foundation research awards contact: Francis X. McCormack, MD Other ways to get involved: Raise awareness of LAM in the scientific community |