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The Drummond Foundation invites applications for Research Grants from investigators working in Canada who are interested in ageing-related research and in improving the quality of life of socially, mentally, or physically disadvantaged older adults, their families, and caregivers. The applicants are eligible if they are new to the Drummond Foundation (have not yet received a grant from the Drummond Foundation) and are:

1. an early-career investigator (within 6 years of first appointment in a university or in a university affiliated research institute), or
2. an investigator clearly making a bridge to a new field.

Applications will be judged on their scientific merit (quality of the research approach, originality, feasibility), the potential impact of results, and the innovative character of the project.

The individual applicant may request a maximum of $25,000 for a one-year period, that may extend to the final report deadline specified in the grant conditions set out below.

NOTE: To receive a grant from the Drummond Foundation, the Principal Investigator must:

• have a University and/or Research Institute appointment to administer funds via a Canadian university-affiliated account.
• have secured the ethics approval certificate for the research project.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The Application process is composed of two phases:

Phase 1: A Letter of Intent, submitted by May 7, 2018. Letters of Intent will be evaluated, and applicants will be notified by June 30, 2018 as to their eligibility to submit a Research Proposal.
Phase 2: A Research Proposal, submitted by September 3, 2018. Research Proposals will be evaluated by the Drummond Foundation’s Scientific Advisor and a panel of external reviewers. All applicants will be informed of the decision regarding their proposal by January 31, 2019.

PHASE 1 – LETTER OF INTENT:

Investigators interested in submitting an application should submit a Letter of Intent comprised of the following sections:

1. Project (on a separate, single page)
a) title of project at top of page
b) a concise summary of the project and how it relates to Drummond Foundation objectives (500 words)
c) duration of study

2. Names and university affiliations of Principal Investigator and associates

3. Names of partner organizations, and name, title, and contact information of their representative

4. Confirmation of Principal Investigator’s appointment to administer funds via a Canadian university-affiliated account

5. Condensed (5 pages) curriculum vitae of Principal Investigator must be attached.

Letters of Intent and curriculum vitae of Principal Investigator must be e-mailed in PDF format by May 7, 2018 to:

Michèle Modin
Grant Coordinator
The Drummond Foundation
office@drummondfoundation.ca

All applicants will be notified of the decision regarding their Letter of Intent by June 30, 2018.

Dalhousie contact: Research Services – David.Spurrell@dal.ca &/or Keerthi.Baruah@dal.ca