Neuromuscular Funding and Employment Opportunities
Application deadline: June 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM MST / 5:00 PM EST
Applications are now open for the Canadian Rare Disease Network (CRDN) RAREvolution Scholarship, a new initiative supported by Alexion Canada. This scholarship is designed to recognize and support young people aged 17–29 who are living with a diagnosed or suspected rare disease and pursuing post-secondary education in Canada in Fall 2026
The Rare Disease Foundation, in partnership with REACH Trauma Response Consulting and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, is offering bursaries to help rare disease families across Canada access online counselling with specially trained mental health providers at a significantly reduced cost. While the program primarily supports youth with a rare disease, bursaries may also be available for parents, guardians, caregivers, and siblings, recognizing that family wellbeing is deeply interconnected. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the submission form, and decisions are typically provided within two (2) weeks.
Deadline for submission: 1 July 2026 | Duchenne Parent Project the Netherlands has opened its 2026 research call, focused on improving adult life with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Proposed projects may focus on topics such as long-term care, disease management, diagnostic tools, therapies, assistive technologies, psychosocial and behavioural aspects, or other scientific insights that contribute to improving the lives of adults living with DMD. This grant offers a maximum of €100,000 to researchers or research teams pursuing high-impact studies that align with their mission.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 | MitoCanada’s 2026 MitoScholars Scholarships program is now open for applications! This program suppors students, impacted by mitochondrial disease in pursuing their post-secondary education. This year, three scholarships of $5,000 CAD will be awarded to eligible Canadian students. The program includes two streams: one for students living with mitochondrial disease, and another recognizing those whose lives are shaped by the condition through a parent or sibling.
Submission Deadline: May 19th, 2026 (11:59 PM)
The RARE.Qc has launched its 2026–2027 Grant Program for Collaborative Structuring Projects.
This program supports innovative and interdisciplinary research in rare diseases in Quebec. With up to $50,000 available for two projects, the program aims to generate preliminary data, strengthen collaborations, and also advance patient-oriented research.
Registration is now ongoing for the NMD4C Neuromuscular Talent Pool. The Talent Pool is intended to be used as a viewing and discovery resource by laboratories, institutions, and research teams. If you would like to be included in the Neuromuscular Talent Pool, you are invited to register by completing the short registration form below and uploading your CV along with a brief personal statement. The personal statement should outline your experience, your interest in neuromuscular research, and the type of position you are seeking next.
Deadline for submissions: 1 October 2026.
The award consists of a prize of €10,000 and is intended to start a new project or to further develop or implement an existing initiative that contributes to improving the care and daily lives of people with Duchenne. The winner will be selected by an expert jury chaired by Dr. Imelda de Groot.
Projects eligible for the award are practical, innovative, and directly applicable. This may involve starting a new project or supporting or further developing an existing initiative.
Proposals Due: September 4, 2026.
The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) is soliciting scientific proposals for two types of Early Career Scholar awards,
1. an “Early Career Scholar- Basic/Translational Science” award and
2. an “Early Career Scholar- Clinical Research” award.
Eligible research includes projects focused on improving treatment, care, and support for DM patients and their families, as well as fundamental basic science investigations. Applicants must demonstrate a clear plan for contributing to the DM field.
Proposals Due: September 4, 2026.
The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) is now accepting applications for its 2027 Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships.
This fellowship program supports research projects focused on basic, translational, and clinical aspects of myotonic dystrophy, as well as projects that aim to improve the care and quality of life of people living with DM. Fellowships are for projects conducted under the supervision of qualified sponsors in academic institutions or research institutes.
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2026 | Start Date: September 2026 | Seeking motivated international student for Doctoral Scholarship in france. The focus of the project is muscle comorbidities in rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders.
See more career opportunities:
- the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF) Neuro Career Webpage
- the World Muscle Society (WMS) Job Postings