Graduate Research Fellowship
The Graduate Research Fellowship from the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance funds Ph.D. students to conduct research advancing the understanding and treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia.
Funder: Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance
Due Dates: March 15, 2027 (LOI) | May 15, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per year for up to 3 years; typically supports stipend, tuition, and fees for graduate students.
Summary: Supports Ph.D. students conducting research on Friedreich’s ataxia with funding, mentoring, and professional development.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm with program page before applying.
Description
The Graduate Research Fellowship from the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) provides financial and professional support to Ph.D. students whose research focuses on Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). The fellowship aims to nurture emerging FA researchers by offering direct funding, structured mentoring, and career development opportunities, including engagement with the FA research community and FARA’s scientific network. Fellows are expected to prioritize projects that align with FARA’s research priorities, contributing to the understanding and treatment of FA.
