Deadlines
Letter of Intent: December 16, 2024
Submission: April 30, 2024
Description
APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure for Parkinson’s disease. APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in most major Parkinson’s disease scientific breakthroughs investing more than $62 million in research since 1961. Many APDA-funded researchers have successfully leveraged pilot data to secure multimillion-dollar grants through the National Institutes of Health.
Beyond the clinical symptoms of PD, individuals and their care partners are often socially challenged with issues like stigma, isolation, and a lack of accessible support networks. These social issues can exacerbate the already considerable burden of the disease, leading to a diminished quality of life for those affected.
This year, APDA is pleased to announce our fifth grant category: the Social Sciences in PD Research Grant. It is a one-year grant of up to a maximum of $75,000, awarded to research scientists studying social issues related to PD in the United States. Researchers from various fields including sociology, psychology, public health, health communication, social work, health policy and management, gerontology, rehabilitation science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc. may wish to apply.
For more information, please see the Foundation website.