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National Ataxia Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

National Ataxia Foundation

The National Ataxia Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship is a competitive, non-renewable, merit-based award intended to encourage pre-doctoral students to pursue research and a career in the field of ataxia. This award provides partial support for study and research and may be used to support pre-doctoral students who are pursing research with an ataxia-relevant theme. Applications for any type of ataxia are accepted for this award. Proposals across the spectrum of basic, translational, and clinical research are welcome.

Specialties

Biochemistry

Healthcare Delivery

Molecular Biology

Neurosurgery

Cell Biology

Medical Devices

Neurosciences

Eligibility Requirements

At the time of application, the applicant must:

1. Have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent and be currently enrolled in a PhD or equivalent research degree program (e.g., PharmD, PsyD, ScD), a formally combined MD/PhD program, or other combined professional/clinical and research doctoral (e.g., DDS/PhD)

2. Have successfully completed their qualifying exams, or equivalent*, in their respective programs by the final grant due date.

3. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for a NAF grant award.

4. Grant applications are accepted from U.S. and international institutions.

5. Applicants are only eligible to submit one application per year. Applicants should select the grant program that best suits their current position and proposal.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: National Ataxia Foundation

Address: 600 Highway 169 South, Suite 1725 Minneapolis, MN 55426

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Fellowship

Letter Of Intent Deadline:

Sep 06, 2024

Final Deadline:

Dec 02, 2024

Funding Amount:

$25,000

5 awards available.

Questions and Answers

Commonly asked questions about this funding opportunity from the host and other attendees.

1. If a letter of support is required for a grant, can I provide two letters of support?

Yes, if you would like to provide additional letters of support, please upload to proposalCENTRAL during the application process. However, only one letter of recommendation is required.

2. I have previously been granted funding from NAF. May I apply for another grant type in this new funding cycle?

Applicants may receive more than one award from NAF over the course of their career. However, individuals are ineligible to apply if they were the lead PI on an awarded grant within the past two fiscal years.

3. Are there any restrictions on how my awarded funds may be used?

Specific restrictions on use of funds vary between grant types. Please review the instructions associated with your particular grant application. No funds provided by National Ataxia Foundation may be used for indirect/F&A costs.