Muscular Dystrophy Association Research Grants Programs

Muscular Dystrophy Association Research Grants Programs MDA supports research aimed at developing treatments for the muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the neuromuscular system. These are the muscular dystrophies (among which are Duchenne and Becker); motor neuron diseases (including ALS and SMA); the peripheral nerve disorders (CMT and Friedreich's ataxia); inflammatory myopathies; disorders of the neuromuscular junction; metabolic diseases of muscle as well as other myopathies. RESEARCH GRANT To be eligible to apply for an MDA research grant, an applicant must: Hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) or equivalent degree (i.e. D.O.); Be a professional or faculty member (Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor) at an appropriate educational, medical or research institution; Be qualified to conduct and mentor a program of original research within his or her own laboratory; Assume both administrative and financial responsibility for the grant; and Have access to institutional resources necessary to conduct the proposed research project. Proposals from applicants outside the United States will be considered for projects of highest priority to MDA and when, in addition to the applicant's having met the requirements noted above, the applicant's country of residence may not have adequate sources of financial support for biomedical research. NOTE: To apply f...
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