Scope

• Exploratory, novel studies that break new ground or extend previous discoveries toward new directions or applications.
• High risk high reward studies that may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or result in novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models or applications that will impact biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.
• Require a high degree of innovation.
• Project overlap, whether scientific, budgetary, or commitment of an individual's effort greater than 100 percent, is not permitted.

Grant Benefits

• Up to $50,000 for up to 2 years (total award $100,000 including indirect costs)
• Complimentary AANEM membership and a subscription to Muscle & Nerve during the duration of your project
• Complimentary AANEM Annual Meeting registration the year your research is presented
• $1,500 travel award to attend and present your research findings at the AANEM Annual Meeting following completion of your research

Eligibility

• Hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Science (DSc), or equivalent degree (e.g. DO).
• Have a minimum of five-year post terminal degree at time of application (post-clinical fellowship or PhD).
• Be a member of a research team at an appropriate institution.
• Be qualified to conduct a program as an Independent Investigator.
• Have an acceptable research plan for a specific muscle and nerve disease listed.
• Have access to institutional resources necessary to conduct the proposed research project.