ET Research Grants
The ET Research Grants from the International Essential Tremor Foundation fund hypothesis-driven research into the causes and biological mechanisms of essential tremor.
Funder: International Essential Tremor Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (LOI) | February 2027 (Electronic submission) | March 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 for the first year; potential renewal of $100,000/year for up to 2 additional years (total up to $350,000 over 3 years).
Summary: Supports hypothesis-driven research on the etiology and pathogenesis of essential tremor.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected based on the typical annual cycle.
Description
The International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF) offers annual research grants to advance scientific understanding of the causes and biological mechanisms underlying essential tremor (ET). The program seeks concise, well-structured, and hypothesis-driven proposals from researchers worldwide. Supported by the generosity of private donors, these grants aim to fill critical gaps in knowledge about ET pathophysiology and etiology, with the ultimate goal of informing future therapies and diagnostics.
