• The project must be written in the following parts: Title; Abstract (no more than 200 words); Background with suitable references, clearly showing the state-of-the-art and stating the scientific problem; experimental design with methodology used; previous experience of the proponent in the field (or in related fields); a list of collaborators in the project with their qualifications, age, and time devoted to the proposed research; budget requested clearly showing in detail the amount needed for equipment, consumables, travel, salaries or fellowships etc.; eventual other funds to integrate the budget of the project; whatever other information useful for illustrating the project. The background and experimental part of the project, including the reference list, (exclusively peer-reviewed), must be written in a concise way in no more than 6 A-4 sheets with 1.5 interline and font 12.
• Proposals should be submitted by Dec. 1st to the Chairperson of the Scientific Committee who then seeks 2-3 assessments from qualified, independent assessors. Reviewers, chosen from within or outside the Scientific Committee/CoQ10 Association, should be asked to assess and rank the applications based on an international level. A concise curriculum vitae of the proponent with a list of no more than 15 relevant publications in the last 10 years must also be enclosed. Applications should be submitted via e-mail and as four hard copies.
• Applications and reports from assessors should be distributed to all members of the Scientific Committee, who then independently provide a ranking of all applications.
• Based on the overall ranking of the applications, the Scientific Committee recommends proposals for funding to the Executive Committee of the CoQ10 Association, before the beginning of the new financial year, i.e., before the budget of the new year is finalised. A potential time line could be (although this will depend on timing of the budget):
• Successful applicants should acknowledge the CoQ10 Association for financial support in any publication arising from the work. They should also provide the Chairperson of the Scientific Committee a report of the project outcome no later than July 1st of the year following the grant award.
The research proposals should be sent to the chair of the scientific sub-committee:
Dr. Roland Stocker
Centre for Thrombosis and Vascular Research
School of Medical Sciences,
University of NSW, 2052 Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia
The research proposals should be sent to the chair of the scientific sub-committee:
Dr. Roland Stocker
Centre for Thrombosis and Vascular Research
School of Medical Sciences,
University of NSW, 2052 Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia
Guidelines for grant application
1 - The project has to be of interest to members of the International CoQ10 Association. It can have either clinical, biomedical or basic research character.
2 - Only research projects of limited budget will be considered (no more than USD 30,000 per year. Applications can be done for more than one year (up to three) but financing after the first year will be considered after a report of the results obtained in the first year and re-evaluation by the scientific committee.
3 - The project must be written in the following parts: Title; Abstract (no more than 200 words); Background with suitable references, clearly showing the state-of-the-art and stating the scientific problem; experimental design with methodology used; previous experience of the proponent in the field (or in related fields); a list of collaborators in the project with their qualifications, age, and time devoted to the proposed research; budget requested clearly showing in detail the amount needed for equipment, consumables, travel, salaries or fellowships etc.; eventual other funds to integrate the budget of the project; whatever other information useful for illustrating the project. The background and experimental part of the project, including the reference list, must be written in a concise way in no more than 4 A-4 sheets with 1.5 interline and character 12.
4 - A concise curriculum vitae of the proponent with a list of no more than 15 relevant publications in the last 10 years must also be enclosed.
5 - Applications should be sent possibly by e-mail attachment to the President of the Association once a year, with deadline on .... The scientific committee should evaluate the projects within one month after the submission (it would be nice to do the reviewing by e-mail).
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Bioavailability and routes of administration -
Tissue/blood content correlation (intracellular distribution - transport)
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Clinical relevance of CoQ lowering effects of statins
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Deficiency state of CoQ in blood/tissue - normal CoQ levels
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Arterial hypertension/Angina
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Possible interactions with drugs
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Prevention of atherosclerosis
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Prevention of anthracycline damage
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Interaction of CoQ with NO
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Skin diseases e.g. psoriasis
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Oral diseases e.g. periodontal disease
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Penetration of skin barriers
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Protocol in selected cancer studies.
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In vivo antioxidant function of CoQ
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The role of CoQ in apoptosis
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Prevention of retinal degeneration. Retinitis and macular degeneration.
