Career Development Award

Due: Oct 22, 2025

$100,000

Description

The Career Development Award is a grant program designed to support investigators early in their career who are focusing on research related to Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and other related conditions. This award aims to enable these researchers to gather preliminary data in key concept areas that have a high potential for securing extended funding from major sources such as the NIH and EU. The Marfan Foundation provides this grant to facilitate basic, translational, or clinical researc...

Award Amount$100,000

Eligible Applicants- PostDoc- Early Career Professor

Additional Eligibility Information

The Career Development Award is open to investigators early in their career who hold a degree such as MD, PhD, or equivalent and have less than seven years in a faculty position. Applicants must not have received an NIH R01 grant award.

Funding TypegrantCategories of Funding Activity- Marfan syndrome- Loeys-Dietz syndrome- Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS)- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)- Cardiovascular research- Orthopedic research- Pulmonary research- Genetic research

Grantor Contact InformationLauren May, MPH, Director of ResearchGrantor Emaillmay@marfan.orgOther Grantor InformationThe Marfan Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by Marfan syndrome and related connective tissue disorders. It funds research to better understand the genetic and molecular basis of these conditions and to develop improved diagnostic and treatment methods. The foundation also provides educational resources and support services for patients and families dealing with these disorders. By fostering collaboration among clinicians, researchers, and advocacy groups, it aims to translate scientific discoveries into clinical practice. Its initiatives include public awareness campaigns to promote early detection and comprehensive care. Ultimately, the Marfan Foundation strives to enhance patient outcomes and advance research in connective tissue diseases.

Additional InformationApplicants should be capable of conducting independent research as evident by their publications in peer-reviewed journals. They cannot simultaneously hold another training grant such as an NIH K award. The award does not cover institutional overhead, major equipment purchases, or administrative salaries. Additional URLs: https://marfan.org/research/grants/ https://marfan.org/research/funded-grants/ https://marfan.org/resource-library/career-development-award/Supporting Linkhttps://marfan.org/resource-library/career-development-award/

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