GBA1 Parkinson's Disease Research Catalyst Program
Supports collaborative, global research using shared data and standardized models to advance understanding of GBA1-associated Parkinson’s disease mechanisms and potential therapies.
Funder: Aligning Science Across Parkinson's
Due Dates: July 22, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $3 million total program budget; typical project duration 6–24 months; individual award size commensurate with project scope.
Summary: Supports global, collaborative research to advance understanding of GBA1-associated Parkinson’s disease through shared data, integrative analysis, and model standardization.
Key Information: Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible as Principal Investigators.
Description
This program, developed by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in partnership with Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP) and other funders, seeks to catalyze high-impact, hypothesis-driven research into GBA1-associated Parkinson’s disease (PD). The initiative emphasizes global collaboration, integration of cross-cohort analyses, and the systematic characterization and standardization of models to facilitate broad data sharing and utility within the research community. Projects should leverage shared datasets and research assets to generate actionable insights into disease mechanisms, progression, and potential therapeutic strategies.
