2026 Accelerator Award
The 2026 Accelerator Award from the Hydrocephalus Association funds research to speed up new prevention or treatment strategies for hydrocephalus, supporting projects that move science closer to clinical impact.
Funder: Hydrocephalus Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Letter of Intent) | May 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $85,000 total for a 12-month project; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports research at any stage aimed at advancing prevention or treatment of hydrocephalus, with a focus on accelerating progress toward clinical impact.
Key Information: Only one proposal per Principal Investigator; applicants must be HA Network for Discovery Science members (free to join).
Description
The Accelerator Award from the Hydrocephalus Association provides one-year funding of up to $85,000 for research projects that advance prevention or treatment of hydrocephalus. The award is designed to help investigators move their research to the next critical phase—whether that means transitioning from laboratory work to animal models, moving from small to large animal studies, or progressing into human clinical trials. Projects must align with the Hydrocephalus Community Research Priorities, including development of non-surgical treatments, permanent solutions, understanding disease mechanisms, prevention strategies, and brain repair therapies. The program is open to established investigators worldwide and emphasizes clear demonstration of how the proposed work will accelerate progress toward meaningful therapies or preventive strategies.
