Global Lyme Alliance Grant Application – LOI

Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Deadlines

Academic Unit: Inquire with Unit

Memorial Deadline: RGCS review not required for LOI submission.

External Deadline: Monday 22nd, July 2019

Description

GLA has awarded more than $10 million in grants to scientists at more than 40 academic institutions to study Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

Research Priorities

Lyme disease

Priority will be given to proposals in Lyme disease, host immunology/immune dysregulation with an emphasis on pathogenesis, post-treatment Lyme disease, direct diagnostics and improved treatment. Molecular biology and bioinformatics-oriented proposals are also considered. Proposals focusing on improved treatment based on novel antimicrobials and drug combinations are encouraged.

Babesiosis

Priority will be given to proposals that address critical needs in diagnostics, treatment, pathogenesis, and strain differences. Proposals exploring the basis for the emergence of antibiotic resistance will be considered.

Projects are expected to be completed in one to two years.

For additional information, please see Opportunity Webpage.