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Date:
10/15/2011
Recently published research from the Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions has published the following three research summaries:
Date:
8/10/2011
MRC funding boost to further research into disease mechanisms of Alzheimer’s
A major funding boost of £550,000 from the Medical Research Council has allowed neuroscientists at the University of Bristol to continue their research into the pathological processes underpinning Alzheimer's disease.
Date:
8/10/2011
B Vitamins could protect cognition in elderly with memory problems.
This is the finding of an Oxford University study that was supported by grants from a group of funders that included UKARF members, MRC and Alzheimer's Research UK.
Date:
8/10/2011
Practical Guide to EU funding opportunities for Research and Innovation
The European Commission has produced a practical guide to help potential beneficiaries find there way through the EU's three funding instruments and find the best funding scheme.
Date:
7/29/2011
'Silver Surfer' award, 2011
The search is on to find Ireland's 'Silver Surfer' of the year. The award, sponsored by the computer giant Google and charity Age Action, is open to candidates 'of a certain age' who have made technology part of their daily life.
Date:
7/26/2011
Arthritis Research UK - research grant deadlines
Deadlines for research grant applications:
PhD studentships - 10 August 2011
Career progression fellowships - 21 September 2011
Senior research fellowships - 12 October 2011
A full list of current research grants being offered by Arthritis Research UK is available here.Date:
7/26/2011
IMI (Innovative Medicines Initiative) call for proposals
IMI, a public-private partnership between the EU and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), has launched its 4th call for proposals, including the opportunity for Alzheimer's Disease researchers to participate in important projetcs and frameworks. The deadline for the 1st stage of the call is 18 October 2011.
Date:
7/25/2011
The Dementia Commissioning Pack launch
The Dementia Commissioning Pack, a new resource to support clinical commissioning groups in designing and purchasing high quality dementia services, has been launched by Care Services Minister, Paul Burstow, and is available for download.
Date:
7/25/2011
Home Safety for People with Sight Loss
This recent study by the Thomas Pocklington Trust reveals that visually impaired people are at risk in their own homes because of a lack of home safety services that could protect them.
Date:
7/13/2011
Alzheimer's Research UK - research grant deadlines
Alzheimer's Research UK is currently currently accepting applications for the following grant schemes:
Deadline 25 November 2011:
• Equipment grants
• Network cooperation grants
• Preparatory clinical research fellowships
• Sabbaticals and secondments
• Emergency support grants
• Scientific conference grants
Deadline 13 January 2011:
• Major projects
• Research fellowships
• Senior research fellowships
• Travelling research fellowships
• Clinical research fellowships
For more information or to apply, please click here.
Deadline 25 November 2011:
• Equipment grants
• Network cooperation grants
• Preparatory clinical research fellowships
• Sabbaticals and secondments
• Emergency support grants
• Scientific conference grants
Deadline 13 January 2011:
• Major projects
• Research fellowships
• Senior research fellowships
• Travelling research fellowships
• Clinical research fellowships
For more information or to apply, please click here.
