Myasthenia Gravis Rare Disease Network Grant Funding Available
The Myasthenia Gravis Rare Disease Network, MGNet, part of the National Institutes of Health's Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN), announces its request for applications to two of its programs: Scholar Program and Pilot Grant Program:
Scholar Program: $78,000
The Scholar Program provides up to 2 years of support for mentored research training to prepare Scholars for an independent research career in the field of Myasthenia Gravis. Selected Scholars receive up to
$75,000 per year and an additional $3,000 per year to travel to MGNet sites for training and/or to attend scientific meetings.
Pilot Program: $75,000
The Pilot Grant Program will provide up to two years of funding $75,000 per year to support clinical research dedicated to myasthenia gravis. We are seeking proposals for highly innovative investigations in early stages of development focused on clinical research, including fulfilling the definition of clinical research and exclusion of animal studies.
Key Dates:
- Application Due: October 1, 2023, 5pm EST
- Award Notification: January 2024
- Funding Commences: July 1, 2024
If you have any questions about the grants or the application process, please contact Dr. Surendra Dasari (dasari.surendra@mayo.edu) or Dr. Eva Morava-Kozicz (Morava-Kozicz.Eva@mayo.edu).
