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 Research & Giving News Article  190 Investigators to Receive Funding "NARSAD received a record number of outstanding grant proposals for funding this year. These projects showed so much promise and innovation that we decided to award the highest number ever of Young Investigator grants," said Constance Lieber, NARSAD President. "Researchers are now using highly advanced methods to get to the bottom of what causes brain disorders, and top scientists predict major discoveries in years to come. Their findings will lead to improved treatments that will help countless patients and their families facing mental illness." The largest number of grants for 2003 was awarded to researchers affiliated with Columbia University (15), Yale University (13) and Harvard University (12). About NARSAD and Research Funding NARSAD is the leading donor-supported organization funding psychiatric research worldwide. Since 1987, NARSAD has awarded more than 139.9 million in grants to 1,695 scientists at 212 universities and research centers worldwide. Since its founding, NARSAD has experienced extraordinary growth. In 1987, the first year grants were awarded, the Alliance distributed grants to 10 researchers totaling $250,000. NARSAD's Scientific Review Council is composed of 75 scientists and academic leaders in all phases of neurobiological and psychiatric research. This distinguished group of volunteer reviewers screens hundreds of applications each year to find the most promising research proposals. NARSAD provides important early career support for scientists with its Young Investigator awards and continuing support with its Distinguished and Independent Investigator awards, expecting grant recipients to play key roles in discovering the causes, new treatments and eventual cures for mental illness. The American Institute of Philanthropy, a charity watchdog organization, has awarded NARSAD an A+ for financial efficiency. Charity Navigator, which also rates charities nationwide, has given NARSAD its highest four-star rating, reserved only for nonprofit organizations that exceed industry standards and outperform most charities in its cause. For more information, visit http://www.narsad.org. |
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