Strang Neuroscience Research Award
About
As an expression of gratitude for the support he received during his early professional life, Howard Strang and his wife, Alice, have made generous gifts to UVA School of Medicine to establish the Strang Neuroscience Research Award. The intent of this award is to provide seed money for young scientists to investigate traumatic brain injuries, stem cell therapies, and Alzheimer’s disease. The Strang family funded the award with a particular interest in applications of the research for military veterans returning with head injuries, children with brain disorders, or seniors suffering from the effects of aging. The Strang endowment will give UVA’s young scientists a chance to study new ideas and collect initial data that will make them more competitive for major federal grants. The endowment will support two junior researchers each year.
Eligibility & Criteria for Selection
- Limited to pre-tenured faculty members who hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at the time of application.
- Project should investigate neuroscience topics, including but not limited to: traumatic brain injuries and disorders, stem cell therapies, and Alzheimer’s disease
- $25,000 award for one year
- Funds should not be used for salary support
- Funds should not be used for animal work
- Proposed topic should fit the theme of the award
Criteria for selection includes:
- Topic that is novel, interesting, or needed
- How well the topic fits the theme of the award
- Whether the scope of the project is achievable
- Likelihood of major federal grant funding from pilot data
Submission Materials
- 1-2 page proposal and scope of work
- CV/Biosketch of the applicant
- Budget
Deadline for submissions
The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 12, 2024
The required components and structure of the application are detailed on the submission site.
If you have questions, please contact Danny Burdine.