Research Grants
The Marguerite‑Marie Delacroix Support Fund awards research grants (genetic and clinical) focused on individuals with intellectual disabilities, cognitive developmental disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorder.
In particular, the Support Fund focuses on the prevention of disability and on its complications, as well as research into new aetiological, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
The grants therefore cover genetic or molecular research (laboratory research), and clinical research (research on patients' behaviour, psychological and orthopaedic factors).
Submitting a Requ
Eligibility Requirements
Types of research
There are two possible types of projects :
- Projects addressing genetic and/or molecular aspects with the aim of discovering etiological and/or pathogenetic factors that may lead to the disabilities mentioned above. Transactional research projects are supported provided they demonstrate clear clinical relevance.
- Clinical research projects (research on patient behavioural, psychological and orthopaedic factors)
Applicant Profile
The grant applicant must be supported by one or two promoters, active in a Belgian university, with extensive experience in the proposed subject.
Applicants must hold a Master's degree.
The Support Fund gives preference to candidates starting a doctorate degree.
Support for a post-doctoral candidate is granted as an exceptional decision.
Ineligibility Factors
The Support Fund does not fund:
Research-related infrastructure and equipment costs
Writing conclusions or articles on other research projects
The project of a team rather than an individual
A master's thesis project
Operating costs of the sponsoring university
Methodology
Grant applications are evaluated by the Scientific Council of the Support Fund. Beyond evaluating the quality of the application, the Support Fund pays particular attention to collaboration between Belgian universities and to the dissemination of results in Belgium and abroad, in particular through national and international conferences organized for this purpose. The grant applicant undertakes to actively participate in these conferences.
All projects must be submitted by completing all sections of the ‘Research Grant Application’ in French, Dutch or English. The form can be found below. The request must be sent by email before April 15 or October 1 to the attention of Prof. Rudy van Coster at the following address: carine.janssens@stichtingdelacroix.be
You will also find below a form to submit the "final report".
You will also find below a template to submit the "Final report".
A renewal, not exceeding a maximum total duration of 4 years, may be considered. A renewal application requires a detailed interim report covering the previous research period, as well as evidence of the search for alternative funding. Subsequently, a new “Research Grant Application” document must be submitted. This application is expected at the usual deadlines (April 15 and October 1).
Research grant application (Full form to download)
Send form to carine.janssens@stichtingdelacroix.be »
FRRapport final (Modèle à télécharger)
Send Report to « carine.janssens@stichtingdelacroix.be »