Bridge Funding for Disrupted Neurodegenerative Research Grant Program (BFDN) Powering the Next Generation of Research
Bridge funding for early career neurodegenerative disease researchers whose projects in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or related fields were disrupted by changes in U.S. federal research funding.
Funder: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Due Dates: Rolling Deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000; 3–12 months bridge support; institutional cost-sharing required (up to 25% of total budget).
Summary: Supports early career researchers in neurodegenerative disease whose projects were disrupted by changes in U.S. federal research funding.
Key Information: Institutional cost-sharing is mandatory; only projects directly impacted by federal funding changes are eligible.
Description
This program provides bridge funding to early career investigators whose research in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related neurodegenerative disorders has been disrupted by recent changes in U.S. federal research funding. The initiative aims to maintain the continuity of critical scientific projects by covering salary and direct project costs, allowing promising research to proceed despite interruptions such as delayed reviews, grant terminations, priority misalignments, or funding gaps from NIH or other federal agencies. The program is a collaboration between the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Alzheimer's Association, and the Robertson Foundation, with a strong emphasis on supporting the next generation of neurodegenerative disease researchers.
