Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation

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Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation

PO Box 12468
Beaumont, TX 77726-2468
Ph: (409)832-0788
Fax: (409)832-0890
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.blepharospasm.org

Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Research Grant (Postdoctorate/Grant)

Purpose: To encourage researches on cranial dystonia (blepharospasm and Meige's Syndrome) by providing financial support. Focus: Medicine. Qualif.: Principal investigator must hold M.D. or Ph.D. and intend to conduct researches that relate specifically to benign essential blepharospasm and Meige covering new treatments, patho-physiology and genetics, photophobia and dry eye; non-US citizens working at institutions abroad are eligible to apply. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on committee's review of the proposal.

Funds Avail.: $150,000. To Apply: Applicants must send curriculum vitae and eight copies of proposals with consent form and necessary signatures. Specific grant guidelines and forms are available on the website. Deadline: July 1.

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