Waterloo Foundation: Research in Child Development

Motor Impairments: Studies will be particularly welcomed that cover one of two areas:

* improving our understanding of the aetiology of the disorder (this could include brain imaging, improved phenotyping, genetic or epigenetic studies). Inclusion of EEG measures and consideration of possible co-occurrence with Rolandic Epilepsy is particularly desirable and, as always, studies that consider co-occurrence with other neurodevelopmental disorders; or

* explore effective interventions (those that also include links to our other research interests would be particularly sought after for example sleep, diet, exercise/movement).

Diet and/or Microbiome: Studies will be particularly welcomed that consider the effect of diet and/or the microbiome on neurodevelopmental disorders. Those that consider these areas on child psychological outcomes (behavioural, emotional or cognitive) will also be welcomed. We are also interested in the influence of prenatal factors and in a range of vitamins and minerals (including but not limited to Omega-3, Vitamin D and Iodine).

Funding: between £40,000 and £60,000 per research project (No overhead)

http://www.waterloofoundation.org.uk/ChildDevelopmentResearchDeadlines.html