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Board of Directors Kenneth D. Brody Chairman Mary Kilty Executive Director and Treasurer Nina Soberman MD Secretary Ellen Frank PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Mark Rapaport MD Emory University School of Medicine Norman Rosenthal MD Georgetown University School of Medicine Thomas Wehr MD Scientist Emeritus, NIMH |
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| About the Foundation The Foundation is committed to funding cutting edge research on complementary and alternative treatments from around the world in order to explore, nurture and advance new and underused therapies, and test existing therapies for new uses. Research on promising complementary and alternative therapies for depression and bipolar disease has been underfunded for decades. The Foundation aims to help reverse this situation by awarding four grants each year. One is $300,000 and three are $50,000 apiece. The research period is a maximum of two years. The Foundation supports research on a broad range of complementary and alternative therapies including, but not limited to, diet supplements, chronotherapy, light therapy, mindfulness, herbals, naturaceuticals, yoga, massage, psychotherapy, acupuncture, psychosocial and cognitive treatments, and the use of established pharmaceuticals for new uses in treating depression or bipolar disorder. The Foundation considers research on alternative and complementary therapies combined with pharmacological treatments that are currently 'standard of care' for depression and bipolar disorders. However, the Foundation does not support research on these pharmacological treatments themselves. The Foundation completed its first grant cycle. Four exciting projects are now in the works. Click here for more details on the 2011 grants. |
Grant-Making Process To apply for a grant, investigators must submit a two-page preliminary proposal. From this pool of proposals, finalists will be selected and invited to submit a detailed proposal consisting of a six-page science section, detailed budget and other typical items. Initial proposals will be due in May 2012 with notice of awards in October 2012. Investigators that wish to apply should read detailed application information and instructions by clicking on the 'Application Instructions' button below. If you have any questions, please email the foundation at info@dbdat.org or call 212-318-3676. |
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