1. Open Grant Round

We ask researchers to submit their ideas. These ideas can cover any aspect of A-T research.

2. Applications

Applicants create their research proposals and submit them to us for funding.

3. External Peer Review

Scientists and clinicians who are experts in the field or closely related field of the application are asked for their opinion. Strengths and weaknesses are assessed and written feedback provided.

4. Applicant Response

The reviewer remains anonymous to the applicant. Applicants are given the chance to read and respond to the scientific peer reviewers’ feedback answering any questions or providing clarification.

5. COE Review Meeting

Applications, external reviewer feedback, and the applicant’s responses are all discussed and considered by a review committee. The review committee is formed from members of the Action for A-T College of Experts (COE)

Members from the COE are selected from a pool of individuals to form a review committee. Individuals are selected to match the knowledge needed to review the applications submitted in that grant round. Each grant round, individuals are selected from the COE to form a bespoke committee.  This ensures we have the specific expertise needed for the range of applications we receive; helps rotate the experts we use and promote different perspectives.

6. Final Decision

The COE recommend the strongest scientific applications to the board of Trustees who then make the final funding decisions. Successful applicants are notified and sent award letters.

7. Research

The best science and the best scientists are supported to gain new knowledge.