Competitive Research Grant Program
The VHL Alliance’s Competitive Research Grant Program funds original research advancing understanding, detection, and treatment of Von Hippel-Lindau disease.
Funder: VHL Alliance
Due Dates: November 20, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 12, 2027 (Full Application, by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Pilot Grant: $25,000 (1 year) | Research Grant: $100,000 (2 years) | Postdoctoral Fellowship: $100,000 (2 years)
Summary: Supports innovative research advancing understanding, detection, and treatment of Von Hippel-Lindau disease.
Key Information: LOI required for all mechanisms; full applications by invitation only; international applicants eligible.
Description
The VHL Alliance’s Competitive Research Grant Program funds original research aimed at advancing knowledge, detection, and treatment of Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease. As the largest global funder dedicated to VHL research, the program encourages bold, high-impact projects that could transform patient care and accelerate progress toward a cure. Three grant mechanisms are offered annually: Pilot Grants, Research Grants, and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants. The program welcomes both established and early-career investigators, including international applicants.
