Deadline October 21, 2011 The Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Foundation (PMDF) is awarding 2 small grants of $5000 each for research into any aspect of Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders, particularly dystonias. We are especially interested in funding basic or clinical research into the causes of or treatments for these disorders, but will entertain other research ideas. Application requirements: · A 1-page, single-spaced summary of the proposed research written in language a layperson could understand, including background, significance, and qualifications of the investigative team (typeface: Times font 12, 1-inch margins). · A proposal written in scientific language, such as is used in a journal article, 3 to 10 single-spaced pages (typeface: Times font 12, 1-inch margins). Sections should include background and significance, specific aims, hypotheses, description of the proposed study methods, description of the research facilities, and budget. · A vitae of the primary investigator. If the primary investigator is a student, please send a vitae for both the student and research supervisor. Please be sure that the vitae contains current contact information. · Three relevant articles authored by the primary investigator. Grant requirements: · Money cannot be used to support travel, rent, or indirect costs. · Grantees will be required to submit very short, abstract-style progress reports after 6 months and 1 year. Please send completed application to: The Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Foundation, C/O Vi Tran, Executive Director, 18430 Brookhurst Street, Suite 202P, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 or via e-mail (vtranpmdf@yahoo.com). Materials must arrive by end of day, October 21, 2011. Please visit our website at www.pmdf.org.