Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.drummondfoundation.ca/pdf/RFA_Eng.pdf
Sponsor/Award: DRUMMOND FOUNDATION - MEDICAL - REQUEST FOR APPLICANTS - 2015 COMPETITION

Grant Amount: $50,000 FOR ONE YEAR MAXIMUM
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Aug 24, 2015
Sponsor's: Aug 31, 2015

Subject Areas: Community Care Of The Elderly, Health Care For The Elderly, Elderly Patients, Quality Of Life
Description:

The Drummond Foundation invites Grant Applications from clinical investigators working in Canada who are interested in Aging related research and improving the quality of life of socially, mentally, or physically disadvantaged older adults and their families. Studies concerning community dwelling seniors with compromised autonomy will be favoured. The applicants are eligible if they are: - a new investigator (within 6 years of first university or clinical appointment), or - a mid-career or senior investigator clearly making a bridge to a new field, and - new to the Drummond Foundation

We will consider any quantitative or qualitative research studies that address the health and well-being of older adults and/or their family caregivers. Applications will be judged on their scientific merit (quality of the research approach, originality, feasibility), and the potential impact of results.

Application Details:

The Drummond Foundation will retain 10% of the award amount which will only be paid out upon the receipt of the Final Report by the specified deadline.

Any and all materials pertaining to each application must be received in the office of the Drummond Foundation by August 31, 2015. Accompanying research ethics approvals will be accepted up to November 15, 2015. The Grant Application must be submitted by email to office@drummondfoundation.ca

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Kilianski,Louise

Sponsor Contacts:

LUCY.LACH@MCGILL.CA
1181 re de la Montagne
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
514 866-2200