The Faculty Grant Program supports two grants for basic or clinical research for all disciplines in Marfan syndrome and related disorders: one  co-funded with the Canadian Marfan Association and the other one is awarded by the Marfan Foundation.

Research areas: proposals are accepted for basic, translational research related to the Marfan syndrome and related disorders.

Special areas of interest are:

- Studies in cardiovascular, orthopedic, pulmonary, ophthalmologic, pain and other pertinent areas utilizing synergistic collaborations;

- Integration of novel theories from non-traditional researchers in into established paradigms;

- Novel animal model systems;

- Innovation; and,

- The distillation of knowledge into practical new therapies.

Special consideration is given to proposals in non-cardiac disciplines and clinical research areas.

Eligibility criteria:

- The principal investigator must hold an MD, DO, PhD, ScD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent degree.

- The investigator must have proven ability to pursue independent research as evidenced by original research publications in peer-reviewed journals and hold a position of Associate Professor or above.

Funding scheme: Budgets for up to, but not exceeding, $50,000 per year for two-years projects are acceptable.

Deadlines:

Internal (VHIR) application deadline: April 14, 2014

Application Deadline (via website): April 27, 2014

Award Announcement: October 1, 2014

Funds Available: January 1, 2015

Further information: HERE