First Second Third Fourth
The DRIF provides vital support in four key areas.
FirstThe Foundation gives the funding to immediately begin work on promising ideas.
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With preliminary results in hand, researchers can then apply for outside, competitive funding. This evaluation process – called “peer review” -- can take up to a year. During this process, DRI scientists remain funded by the Foundation and can continue to advance their work.
ThirdWhile researchers may receive grant support for their projects, rarely is the grant large enough to cover all costs. Again, the support of the Foundation allows scientists to pursue various research avenues.
FourthPatient-based studies, often the most expensive phases of testing. Historically, fewer grant dollars have been available for this stage.
So DRIF dollars make the biggest difference here, especially since these studies are critical in the search for a cure.
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