The grant submission process for the Fishbein Foundation is closed.

The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) administers the Fishbein Family IC Research Foundation grant program. The Fishbein Foundation is focusing their research efforts in the following areas of inquiry:

• Genetics
• Immunology
• Novel Therapies
• Treatment of IC Pain

We encourage specialist with a particular interest in IC in the areas of urology, urogynecology, immunology, vulvodynia, or pain management. Fishbein Foundation research projects are normally funded for one year, and average between $10,000 and $30,000.

There are no standardized application forms to fill out; however, we urge researchers to keep proposals as concise as possible. To apply for a Fishbein Foundation grant, please submit EIGHT collated copies of the research proposal. In order to be considered for funding, each copy of your proposal must include the following:

• PAGE ONE:  A cover sheet listing the researcher’s full contact address (name, academic degree, full address with zip, direct phone and fax numbers, e-mail address)
• PAGE TWO: A detailed budget
• PAGE THREE: Two abstracts of the proposal (make sure to include a title). One abstract should be scientific and the second should be written in plain (easy for non-scientists to understand) English

On subsequent pages, your proposal must also include:

• Hypothesis
• Proposed methodology
• Estimated time required to complete project -- all projects must be completed within one year
• Short-version curriculum vitae of principal researchers, listing positions and any achieved honors
• List of funding sources for current research projects, including those ongoing or completed in the last 3 years
• List of other grants expected in the near future, with funding source(s) and title(s)
• List of relevant articles
• Self-addressed, stamped postcard, which will allow us to confirm receipt of your proposal

There are no standardized application forms to fill out. Your application package must include EIGHT complete and collated copies of the proposal in order to be considered for funding by our Peer Review Panel.

Please note that the Fishbein Foundation will not pay for costs associated with administrative overhead. One half of the total awarded sum will be provided to successful applicants when funding begins, and one half awarded upon completion of the project and submission of a final report.

If you have any further questions, please contact the ICA at ICAmail@ichelp.org or 301-610-5300.