Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA Development Grants (Doctorate/Grant)
MDA Research Grants (Doctorate/Grant)

3300 E Sunrise Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85718
Ph: (520)529-2000
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E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.mda.org

MDA Development Grants (Doctorate/Grant)

Purpose: To support research intended to develop treatments for muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the neuromuscular system. Focus: Muscular dystrophy. Qualif.: Applicant must hold an MD, PhD, DSc or equivalent degree; must be a member of a research team at an appropriate institution; must be qualified to conduct a program of original research under the supervision of a principal investigator; must have an acceptable research plan for a specific disease in MDA's program; must have access to institutional resources necessary to conduct the proposed research project; must have 18 months of post-doctoral research laboratory training at the time of application. Criteria: Recipients are given based on the committee's review of the submitted proposals.

Funds Avail.: $45,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed pre-proposal form to formally request for an application form. Deadline: January 15 and July 15.

MDA Research Grants (Doctorate/Grant)

Purpose: To support research intended to develop treatments for muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the

neuromuscular system. Focus: Muscular dystrophy. Qualif.: Applicant must hold an MD, PhD, DSc or equivalent degree; must be a member of a research team at an appropriate institution; must be qualified to conduct a program of original research under the supervision of a principal investigator; must have an acceptable research plan for a specific disease in MDA's program; must have access to institutional resources necessary to conduct the proposed research project; must have 18 months of post-doctoral research laboratory training at the time of application. Criteria: Recipients are given based on the committee's review of the submitted proposals.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed pre-proposal form to formally request for an application form. Deadline: For pre-application form, December 15. For completed application, July 15.