Calling US Health Professionals and Clinical Researchers! The Global Leukodystrophy Initiative (GLIA) seeks to promote collaborative research efforts across the leukodystrophies - now is the time to apply for their Career Development or Pilot Project awards.

GLIA-CTN Pilot Project Award

• What is expected: The Global Leukodystrophy Initiative Clinical Trials Network (GLIA-CTN) wants to grant (2) Pilot Project Awards designed to generate preliminary research data needed to secure more substantial funding through traditional federal, institutional, and/or industry grant mechanisms.

• When to apply: Deadline is February 20th, 2023 (check website for details).

• Where to apply: https://theglia.org/gliactn/funding-opportunities#fy23pprfa

• Why should you apply: The GLIA-CTN Pilot Project Award will provide up to $20,000 for research and salary, inclusive of appropriate fringe and indirect costs allowing you to explore key knowledge gaps with an innovative, early-stage project.

GLIA-CTN Career Development Award

• What is expected: The Global Leukodystrophy Initiative Clinical Trials Network (GLIA-CTN) wants to grant (1) Career Development Award. This is a mentored award designed to provide "protected time" for clinically trained individuals to receive supervised training in biomedical research related to leukodystrophies.

• When to apply: Deadline is February 20th, 2023 (check website for details).

• Where to apply: https://theglia.org/gliactn/funding-opportunities#fy23cdrfa

• Why should you apply: The GLIA-CTN Career Development Award will provide up to $85,000 for research and salary, inclusive of appropriate fringe and indirect costs. The award supports a period of supervised research, in conjunction with career development opportunities, for physician-scientists who require additional mentored training and support during development of an innovative research project.

Questions: Questions regarding the application requirements, submission guidelines, etc. for either award may be directed to GLIA-CTN Program Manager, Omar Sherbini, MPH at email@theglia.org.

Let's find a way forward, together!

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