The IRP Foundation Geneva / Zurich invites applications for RESEARCH GRANTS

The research should be conducted in the field of Basic and Clinical Research on CNS Regeneration / Neuroprotection and Functional Restoration with special emphasis on the spinal cord.

Funds for one or two years will be allocated up to 75’000 Swiss Francs for one year, 150’000 Swiss Francs for two years on the basis of scientific quality and relevance to paraplegia for research proposals studying mechanisms of injury and repair, as well as long term recovery.

Applications from start up groups are welcome.

IRP Foundation Geneva will also award one fellowship for up to two years to support post-doctoral research in paraplegia.

Applications will be reviewed by an international panel of basic and clinical neuroscientists.

Deadline for applications: October 31, 2010

Please use the corresponding online form to submit your application on our website: www.irp.ch

For more information please contact E-mail: info@irp-zh.ch