2023 Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Early Career Research Grant

Grants to provide two-year awards to early-career researchers in Myotonic dystrophy.

The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) will issue up to two two-year awards of up to $380,000 at $190,000 per award for early career scholars in the DM field for projects that focus on basic, translational and/or clinical research or care projects in myotonic dystrophy.

Further information:

Application Due:

Applications are due by September 9, 2022, with a start date for successful applicants of January 2023.

Applicants are encouraged to contact MDF’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Tanya Stevenson, with any questions about this RFA or the scientific content of their proposals. Technical issues should be directed to MDF’s Research Coordinator Dr. Nadine Ann Skinner.

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