To fund innovative research in Systemic Sclerosis, facilitating groundbreaking studies with the potential to significantly improve understanding and treatments.
Starting Grants for Young Investigator
A Starting Grants for young investigators are funding opportunities provided by the World Scleroderma Foundation (WSF) designed to support innovative and high-quality research in the field of Systemic Sclerosis. Aimed specifically at young researchers under the age of 35, this grant seeks to empower the next generation of scientists to embark on their own projects with a translational perspective, encompassing both basic and clinical research. We are proud to announce the Starting Grants 2024 program whit a fund of €150,000, divided into five grants of €30,000 each.
Grant Objectives
Application Process
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Interest Submission:
Submit your application directly via the form. Instead of uploading a CV, you’ll need to provide detailed information about the Principal Investigator (PI) and the project directly in the form. Please ensure all required fields are completed, including the project overview and team information.
Application Requirements:
- CV of the Principal Investigator (PI): Provide a detailed CV of the PI directly in the form.
- List of Participants: Include the names, affiliations, and email addresses of all participants.
- Full Project Proposal:
- State of the Art: Describe the current state of research in your project’s field.
- Aim: Clearly state the main aim of the project.
- Objectives: Outline the specific objectives the project intends to achieve.
- Methods: Detail the methods and approaches that will be used to carry out the project.
- Expected Results: Describe the anticipated outcomes and results of the project.
- Future Development: Explain how the project could develop in the future and its potential impact.
- Conflict of Interest Statement: Disclose any financial, personal, or professional interests that could influence the research.
- Budget: Provide a detailed budget outlining the financial requirements of the project.
Deadline: August 31, 2024.
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Review Process: applications will undergo a thorough review by our expert committee, which will select the winning projects.
Winners will be notified via email.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to young investigators under 35 years.
Applicants must hold a temporary or tenure position at an academic or scientific institution.
Funding Details
Total funding of €150,000, offering five grants of €30,000 each.
Use of funds within 3 years.
The Pincipal Invetigator must present the final or preliminary results at the next World Congress on Systemic Sclerosis 2026.
For any questions or further clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@worldsclerofound.org
We are here to assist you throughout the application process.
