APPD Submission for Grant Proposals 2025

APPD Call for Grant Proposals 2025-2026

The Aufzien Family Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease (APPD) is a venture of Tel Aviv University and brings together excellence in research among basic scientists (Tenure-track Faculty members at TAU from all faculties) and physicians and PhD researchers (TAU Faculty members from affiliated hospitals and HMOs*).

The primary objective of the APPD grant program is to accelerate progress in Parkinson's Disease (PD) research by supporting projects with significant potential for clinical impact. By adopting a milestone-based approach, we aim to facilitate the translation of scientific discoveries into tangible advancements for patients living with Parkinson's disease.

The Research Fund will provide up to 2 research grants for the amount of $100,000 (preliminary data required), and up to 3 seed money grants of $25,000, supporting fundamental and translational research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of PD.

Preference will be given to proposals focused on understanding and modifying the basic mechanisms of the disease, and potential interventions aimed at slowing the progression of symptoms or synucleopathies. Collaboration with at least 2 different groups within TAU or with international groups is an advantage; funding only provided within TAU. Priority will be given for teams involving both basic researchers and clinicians.

The research proposal should outline the vision, deliverables, and overall goals of the initiative, and the priorities of its research themes. APPD's grant program will support the exploration of novel and innovative ideas, with the potential for breakthrough science.

The budget will be maintained by the Research Authority at TAU. All grants that pass eligibility rules will be reviewed competitively by an ad hoc review committee. All applications, after passing the Grant Committee’s initial evaluation for suitability, will be evaluated by internal and external referees.

Please note that the provision of the grants is contingent on the Center receiving its annual donation.

Grant Committee:

Prof. Anat Mirelman (Director, APPD)

Tamar Winer (Scientific Operations & Grants Manager, APPD)

Deadline for submitting proposals: 15.6.2025

Key information:

Funding: $25,000 and $100,000 grants
Application deadline: June 15, 2025
Eligibility: TAU tenure-track faculty from all faculties and/or TAU faculty members from affiliated hospitals and HMOs

Note: University-based researchers who have not submitted an external grant application through the TAU Research Authority in the past three years are not eligible.