The Isabella Noelani Parson Welch Memorial Grant for VEDS Research
The Isabella Noelani Parson Welch Memorial Grant for VEDS Research supports researchers studying Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome to improve understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
Funder: Marfan Foundation
Due Dates: January 25, 2027 (Application) | June 18, 2027 (Award announcement) | July 1, 2027 (Funding available)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 over two years ($62,500 per year)
Summary: Supports innovative basic, translational, or clinical research focused on Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS) to improve understanding, diagnosis, management, and patient outcomes.
Key Information: Principal investigators must hold a qualifying doctoral degree and demonstrate independent research ability through peer-reviewed publications.
Description
The Marfan Foundation and the VEDS Movement support innovative research focused specifically on Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS). This two-year program funds basic, translational, or clinical studies addressing any aspect of the condition. Its goal is to advance understanding of VEDS and accelerate discoveries that improve diagnosis, prevention, management, therapeutic development, and outcomes for people living with VEDS.
Research may examine underlying biology and pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, or disease progression. The program encourages novel paradigms, technologies, models, and interdisciplinary approaches that could open new avenues for discovery, generate critical preliminary data, or identify opportunities for therapeutic intervention and improved patient care.
