Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Request for Blepharospasm/Meige Research Proposals

Agency: Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation
Program: Request for Blepharospasm/Meige Research Proposals
Deadline: August 31, 2015

Summary:
A major part of the charter of the  Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation is to support research into causes and cures of blepharospasm. The BEBRF provides seed funding, or partial funding for research projects through an annual call for proposals for research.

To advance this goal, the foundation is inviting applications for research projects directly related to blepharospasm or Meige's Syndrome, both forms of cranial dystonia. Projects should focus on new treatments, pathophysiology and genetics, photophobia, and dry eye. Grants of up to $150,000 will be awarded.

To be eligible, principal investigators must possess an M.D. or Ph.D. degree. Non-U.S. citizens working at institutions abroad are also eligible to apply.

See the BEBRF website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.