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A. Grant Submission

Applications are reviewed by the APMRF Scientific Advisory Board members. The usual funding period is two years with renewal at one-year contingent upon scientific review. Continuation of on-going research projects beyond two years will be considered by the submission of a new application.

B. Grant Funding

The maximum award per year is $100,000. Up to 10% of the direct cost of the grant for indirect costs is allowed.  The total request of direct and indirect costs must not exceed $100,000 per year.  ($90,900 direct and $9,100 indirect = $100,000 per year.)  Applicants may submit for a one-year or two-year grant. An application for a two-year period should contain a detailed budget for the entire period.

Alternate Funding

An applicant may not apply for, use or accept APMRF funds for a research project or part of a project already supported for the same purpose either by APMRF or by funds from another public or private source. Accordingly, full disclosure of all funds for research support available to the Principal Investigator from private, governmental and institutional sources, including APMRF is required on the grant application form. If funds from other sources become available to the applicant during the review or tenure of an APMRF grant, the Principal Investigator must so inform APMRF's Executive Director in writing. APMRF will then make a decision about the allocation of its research award.

C. Acceptable Direct Cost Items

1. Salaries of professional staff without faculty appointments and technical assistants.
2. Minimal but essential permanent equipment. Any permanent equipment must be directly relevant to the APMRF research grant.
3. Expendable supplies
4. Other expenses relevant to the conduct of the research.
5. Travel, not to exceed $1000, to attend one scientific meeting. Any travel must be directly relevant to the APMRF research grant. The cost of attending the annual APMRF NP-C Scientific Conference by funded Principal Investigators will be covered by separate funds provided by the Parseghian Foundation.

D. Grant Budget Items That Are Not Acceptable

1. Salary for the Principal Investigator or participants with faculty appointments
2. Construction, alteration, maintenance or rental of buildings or building space
3. Office equipment and furniture
4. Dues for membership in scientific societies
5. Office supplies
6. Tuition
7. Books and journals
8. Service contracts

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