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REQUEST FOR RESEARCH
PROPOSALS
RNID is a leading supporter of hearing research.
We fund research all around the world to understand
the causes of hearing loss and tinnitus, develop
new treatments and improve existing technology.
Research Grant proposals are invited within the
following areas:
1) Tinnitus
Forward looking research that will contribute
to our goal of alleviating tinnitus.
Projects that aim to understand the
biological causes, discover novel ways of
preventing/treating tinnitus, or evaluate the
efficacy of new treatments are encouraged.
2) Restoration of hearing
Innovative research that will contribute to
the biological restoration of hearing. Projects
that aim to reveal molecular pathways that could
be exploited to trigger regeneration or those
that will advance drug, gene- or cell-based
approaches to restoring hearing are
encouraged.
3) Clinical research
Robust clinical research in any area of
otology or audiology that will benefit people
with hearing loss or tinnitus. Projects that
seek to either improve the effectiveness of
existing treatments and diagnostics or test the
efficacy of new approaches are strongly
encouraged.
4) Applications may also be considered for
proposals outside of these subject areas if the
research will benefit people with hearing loss
or tinnitus. If applying under this category,
applicants must submit a brief summary of the
proposed project in advance of a full
application to check its suitability.
Additional notes for applicants:
- Applications within the tinnitus category
are strongly encouraged and we intend to award
at least one project within this category.
- Projects must be defined pieces of research
with clearly stated objectives, experimental
plan and expected outcomes.
- Priority will be given to projects that
include a clinical or commercial
collaborator.
Duration: Up to three years.
Value: Up to £50,000 per year. This may be
exceeded for exceptional projects.
Part funding: Joint funding of larger projects
in partnership with other charitable organisations,
government or industry will be considered.
Eligibility: Applicants may be from any
country.
Assessment: Proposals will be peer reviewed and
assessed by a panel of UK experts.
Deadline: Proposals should be submitted by 23
March 2007.
Details: Application Form and Guidelines can be
downloaded from www.rnid.org.uk/researchfunding.
Or contact us;
Tel/Textphone: +44(0) 20 7296 8008 or +44(0) 20
7296 8013
Fax: +44(0) 20 7296 8069
E-mail: research@rnid.org.uk
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