2026 Research Fellows RFA


Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF)
Contact: Tanya Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer, MDF
+14158007777 |
Location: Canada, United States and Eligible International Sites
Application Deadline: 09/05/2025
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The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. This one-year award supports early-career researchers advancing basic, translational, or clinical research in myotonic dystrophy (DM), with a focus on treatment, care, and therapeutic development.

Areas of interest:

  • Pathogenesis of myotonic dystrophy (DM)
  • Diagnostics and biomarker development
  • Disease progression and natural history
  • Standards of care and best practices in clinical management
  • Drug and therapeutic development, including outcome measures

Note: Research on DM2 is prioritized.

Timeline:

  • Proposals Due: September 5, 2025
  • Selection Notification: by December 19, 2025
  • Period of Award: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027

Anticipated Award: 

  • Doctoral: $55,000 (includes funding for required travel)
  • Postdoctoral: $105,000 (includes funding for required travel)

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