Berman/Topper HD Career Development Fellowship
The Berman/Topper HD Career Development Fellowship from HDSA supports early-career scientists conducting innovative Huntington’s disease research to advance understanding and therapy development.
Funder: Huntington's Disease Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/year for 3 years (total up to $300,000); previously listed as up to $80,000/year in some materials
Summary: Supports early-career researchers pursuing innovative Huntington’s disease research to advance the field and therapeutic strategies.
Key Information: New awards are paused for a year as the program is reviewed; next cycle anticipated April 2027.
Description
The Berman/Topper HD Career Development Fellowship, offered by the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA), is designed to empower early-career scientists dedicated to Huntington’s disease (HD) research. Over nearly a decade, the fellowship has supported emerging researchers at a pivotal stage, fostering advances in genetic modifiers, biomarker development, therapeutic strategies, stem cell models, and more. Many former fellows have become leaders in academia, industry, and collaborative research.
The program is currently in a strategic pause for new awards as HDSA evaluates outcomes and adapts its research funding strategy to align with evolving scientific opportunities. HDSA remains committed to supporting the next generation of HD researchers, with the next anticipated application cycle projected for April 2027.
