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Judy Knopf in Beer
Sheva, Israel



The Fund awards grants in support of meritorious research or
innovative projects in areas of major child health problems. Priority
is given to practical applied projects that have the potential to
benefit large numbers of children and that offer a sustainable,
culturally acceptable solution to a major child health problem.


THE SCIENTIFIC FUNDING PROGRAM
Projects must meet rigorous scientific standards and should focus on
novel approaches to the solution of problems in nutrition and
pediatric infectious diseases. Research is encouraged in the areas of:

1) major nutritional deficiencies with emphasis on the micronutrients
   iodine, vitamin A, and iron; measurement of nutritional status;
   and promotion of breast feeding;

2) infectious diseases with emphasis on enteric infections, acute
   respiratory infections, relationships between nutrition and
   infection, and oral nutritional management of acute diarrhea.

THE INNOVATIVE FUNDING PROGRAM

Attempts to bridge the gap between formal research and field
applications by supporting innovative and practical field projects
that concentrate on improving the health and well-being of mothers and
children. The Fund is especially interested in projects that are
appropriate to the local culture, involve local people, and may be
transferred to other cultures and be effectively integrated into
sustainable development efforts. Projects may address, but are not
limited to: child health concerns such as clean water and sanitation,
immunization practices, nutrition, maternal and child health, and
prevention of tobacco use. While the methods of evaluation may differ
from those used in a scientific project, an innovative project is
expected to have specific aims and a well-planned methodology.

The Fund normally supports projects for up to three years.

There are no deadlines for prospectus submission.
The initial application procedure is to submit 9 copies of a
concise prospectus to the Department of Research Contracts.
Review and disposition of a formal proposal normally requires a
minimum of six months after the full proposal has been requested.

For further details, please call 472436/7 or ask by E-mail at
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