This grant from the CMT Research Foundation funds global research to speed up the development of new treatments and cures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Funder: CMT Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 | February 2027 | May 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $100,000–$200,000 per year, 1–3 years; higher budgets considered for exceptional proposals.
Summary: Supports innovative global research to accelerate the development of new treatments and cures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT).
Key Information: Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent and may receive iterative feedback before full proposal submission.
The CMT Research Foundation funds translational and discovery research projects worldwide that are most likely to lead to effective treatments and cures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). The foundation welcomes proposals from researchers and clinicians at academic, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations, and encourages collaborative projects that align with its mission to deliver treatments within our lifetime. The grant program prioritizes research that advances gene therapy, promotes nerve health, overcomes drug delivery challenges, and de-risks clinical trials for CMT. An iterative application process allows applicants to receive feedback from both scientific and industry advisors, helping refine proposals for maximum impact.