The UAB Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute requests proposals for research on the effects of the normal aging process on learning and memory. This program is directed at a broad range of scientific disciplines.Projects that use experimental animal models including molecules, cells, tissue or whole organisms as well as those involving human subjects are encouraged. An applicant can request up to $100,000 for a two-year project period with a maximum of $50,000 per year. Awards will cover direct costs only.Projects directed at pathology such as Alzheimer’s disease will not be considered as the McKnight Brain Research Foundation is dedicated to understanding the normal aging process.For application guidelines, visit www.neurobiology.uab.edu.Applications must be received no later than noon Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Feb. 13, 2008. Questions regarding this program should be directed to the attention of Vicki Hixon at vhixon@nrc.uab.edu or 934-4066. The funding period will run from March 1, 2008, through Feb. 28, 2009.Brain Institute accepting research proposals
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