Purpose: The Broad Medical Research Program (BMRP) is part of The Eli and Edythe L. Broad Foundation. The BMRP seeks to stimulate innovative research that will lead to both the prevention and cure of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The BMRP's goal is to fund basic or clinical research projects that: (a) are in the early stages of exploration; (b) propose new directions or ideas; (c) are creative, novel, cutting edge and imaginative; and (d) are not ready for funding by other more traditional granting agencies. All proposals must be based on sound scientific evidence and careful evaluation of current knowledge in IBD research. In addition, the BMRP wants to attract well-trained scientists who are not currently working in IBD to apply their knowledge, expertise and techniques to IBD research. Interdisciplinary collaboration is strongly encouraged. Applicant organizations must be not-for-profit, such as universities, hospitals and research institutes, and can be from either inside or outside of the U.S.A.
Term/Amount: Most grants will not exceed $100,00/year; however, the BMRP will consider larger requests if required for the project. Funding will be for one year at a time. Continued funding may be possible based on progress reports and the perceived value of the findings. It is anticipated that the BMRP will not fund projects after sufficient progress and maturity have made them fundable by other agencies.
Contact: Requests for funding must be preceded by a brief (one to three pages) Letter of Interest, stating the title of the project and describing the specific hypothesis or idea to be investigated, including its relevance and significance to IBD. The Letter of Interest should provide sufficient detail so that the reviewer can appreciate the innovative nature of the idea, the approach and methodology. The Letter of Interest should also provide information about the investigators' qualifications, the laboratory or clinical environment and the estimated total budget needed for the project. Supportive data, such as curriculum vitae, manuscripts or initial experimental data, may be attached. Investigators whose Letters of Interest appear to fit the BMRP's aims will be invited to submit a full proposal. Letters of Interest are to be directed to: Daniel Hollander, MD, Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Grants, Broad Medical Research Program, The Eli and Edythe L. Broad Foundation, 10900 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90024-6532. For more information, view the website at www.broadmedical.org, or e-mail info{at}broadmedical.org or call 310-954-5091.
Deadline: There are no deadlines for receipt of Letters of Interest, which can be submitted any time.