Spotlight Research Grant
Purpose
This award is intended to promote research in topic areas of special interest that relate to NEA’s advancement of our overall research priorities for eczema. The availability of this grant category will be determined on an annual basis; topics of special interest may vary.
2024 Specific Areas of Research Interest
This year’s special area of research interest is related to studies investigating atopic dermatitis (AD) in older/aging adults.
While atopic dermatitis (AD) is often diagnosed in early childhood, onset can occur at any age, and newer data suggests a second peak of prevalence in adults over 60. AD can have significant disease burden and impact to quality of life at any age, with AD in older adults potentially affected by other health issues and use of concomitant medications.
Proposals should address at least one of the following research priorities:
- Cutting Edge Basic & Translational Science
- Eczema Heterogeneity: Novel Insights
- Innovations in Clinical Practice & Care
- Understanding & Alleviating Disease Burden
- Eczema Prevention
Number of Awards
This is a 1-year non-renewable grant, with an expected start date of January 1, 2025. Awards are contingent on the receipt of sufficiently meritorious applications. Additional awards may be available at NEA discretion.
Eligibility
Assistant Professors (or equivalent) and above, post-doctoral fellows, Medical Residents or Fellows, Research Associates, and Nurse Practitioners are eligible to apply.
The principal investigator must be personally and actively responsible for the conduct of the proposed research and eligible to apply for research grants under the guidelines of the applicant’s host institution. The principal investigator need not be a United States citizen and the research need not take place in the United States.
Budget
Applicants may request up to $60,000 (USD; direct costs only). Indirect costs are not allowed on NEA research awards.
Salary/fringe benefit support for the principal investigator should be commensurate with the percent effort dedicated to the project, using the current allowable NIH salary cap.
Additional research staff support should also be commensurate with project percent effort and is unrestricted, except for research fellows which is limited to 50% effort.
How To Apply
Review and download the NEA Spotlight Research Grant Application. See the NEA grant conditions of award and frequently asked questions for additional award information and requirements.
The following steps will need to be taken in order to successfully submit your NEA research grant application for review:
- Fill out the research grant application in its entirety.
- Make sure your document is merged with all relevant documentation.
- Submit your NEA Research Grant Application via our APPLICATION PORTAL. Please fill out all the required fields in our online research grant intake form.
- The application portal is where you can upload your application and any supporting documentation to NEA.
- You will be given an email confirmation when we receive your application. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please check your Junk folder.
Completed applications must be received by Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5 p.m. PDT. NO EXCEPTIONS can be made to this deadline.
Award notifications are anticipated after November 30, 2024.
Email grants@nationaleczema.org with any additional questions on this award or the award process.
