Call for Research Grant Applications – Alopecia Areata

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) is now soliciting research grant applications for research to be completed between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2006. Applications will be accepted from around the world and must serve to further NAAF’s research goal toward a safe, viable treatment, and eventual cure for alopecia areata.

There are five areas of emphasis for current NAAF research funding. These five areas are inter-related and reflect the strong desire of patients and clinician/scientists to move from basic biology to applied research to find safe and effective treatments for alopecia areata. Other areas of innovative research will be considered based on scientific merit.

• Clinical Research
• Genetics
• Immunology
• Use of Alopecia Areata Registry
• Use of Alopecia Areata Mouse Model

The application can be conveniently completed and submitted on-line. Additionally, applicants must send by regular mail (1) one hard copy of their completed application, (2) signed copy of the Research Grant Agreement, (3) Institutional Data Form with all appropriate signatures, and (4) IRB approval documentation. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted on-line AND also received at the NAAF office no later than August 9, 2005 by 5:00 PM PDT to be considered for funding.

NAAF
14 Mitchell Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-3780
Fax (415) 472-5343

Please refer to the “Alopecia areata investigational assessment guidelines” article from the 1999 JAAD, while preparing your application. Also refer to the “Alopecia areata investigational assessment guidelines-Part II” from the 2004 JAAD. NAAF will favor research included in the Research Areas of Emphasis which is explained at the start of the application.

You can contact me at vicki@naaf.org or (415) 472-3780 at the NAAF office to discuss any questions.

Thank you for your interest in the NAAF research grant program.

Sincerely,

Vicki Kalabokes
President & CEO

ENTER YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE