Graduate Research Fellowship
The National Ataxia Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship funds pre-doctoral students conducting innovative research into the causes, mechanisms, or treatment of ataxia.
Funder: National Ataxia Foundation
Due Dates: November 18, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | March 1, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 for one year; non-renewable; direct research costs only; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports pre-doctoral students with partial funding to conduct innovative ataxia-focused research in basic, translational, or clinical domains.
Description
This fellowship is a competitive, non-renewable, merit-based award from the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) intended to encourage pre-doctoral students to pursue research and a career in the field of ataxia. The program supports research projects with a clear and significant focus on hereditary, sporadic, or acquired ataxias, spanning basic, translational, or clinical research. The fellowship aims to foster the next generation of ataxia researchers by providing one year of partial support to help students undertake impactful projects that advance understanding and potential therapies for ataxia.
