PSPA is excited to announce the launch of the first grant call from funds raised by our Research Appeal, Understood – is that too much to ask?.
PSPA are looking to fund four projects, each up to £25,000 for innovative projects aimed at improving the lives of individuals living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD).
The grants are available to the award-holder only for direct research expenses (including but not limited to research assistant time and equipment, excluding replacement teachings, research lead salaries, computers) and travel and subsistence costs.
Applications will be considered by a panel of independent research experts who will recommend appropriate projects for funding to the charity’s Board of Trustees.
You can view details of studies that have previously been funded by PSPA here.Â
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UNDERSTOOD RESEARCH APPEAL AIMS
We are seeking proposals for projects that fall into one of the following key areas:
- Quick and Accurate Diagnosis
We are inviting projects that focus on advancing diagnostic methods for PSP & CBD, with an emphasis on speed, accuracy, and early detection. This includes the development of new cellular models of PSP & CBD, diagnostic tools, biomarkers, imaging techniques, or AI-driven solutions to enable quicker and more precise diagnosis, particularly in the critical early stages of the disease.
- Immediate Treatment
We are looking for proposals that can help develop immediate treatment methods for PSP and CBD. This includes approaches to rapidly identify treatment needs, improve access to timely interventions, or explore novel treatments that can slow disease progression and improve quality of life.
- Consistent Standards of Care
We aim to support projects that focus on establishing or enhancing consistent standards of care for individuals with PSP & CBD. This includes the creation of clinical guidelines, best practice frameworks, or educational initiatives that ensure that all patients receive the highest standard of care, regardless of their location or healthcare setting.
Collaborative enterprises between two or more teams will be welcomed but are not essential. Projects led by Allied Health Professionals are welcomed.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR A PSPA GRANT
For further information and to apply for funding please download the documents below.
Please contact Megan Hodgson, Research Coordinator, with any questions or issues when applying at [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Friday 25 July 2025 at 5pm.
