[National Ataxia Foundation](https://ataxia.org)

August 2026 (Letter of Intent) | December 2026 (Full application)

Up to $50,000 for a 1-year project; direct costs only, no indirect costs allowed.

Annual grant supporting innovative research targeting improved treatment, diagnosis, and understanding of multiple system atrophy, cerebellar subtype (MSA-C).

Forecasted opportunity—dates are projected, not final.

--- ## Description The Michael Lundquist Grant to Advance MSA-C Research is an annual award from the National Ataxia Foundation supporting impactful research projects focused on multiple system atrophy, cerebellar subtype (MSA-C). The grant seeks to accelerate disease-modifying therapies, foster clinical trial readiness (including biomarker discovery and validation), improve diagnostic methods, bridge the gap between discovery and therapeutic application, and significantly advance mechanistic understanding of MSA-C pathogenesis. Projects must primarily address MSA-C; proposals solely focused on other subtypes such as MSA-P are not eligible. --- ## Due Dates - **Letter of Intent deadline (anticipated):** August 2026 - **Full application deadline (anticipated, by invitation only):** December 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum award:** Up to $50,000 for a 1-year project period (April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028, projected) - **Allowable costs:** Direct research expenses only; up to 50% of the award may be allocated to personnel costs - **Indirect costs:** Not allowed - **No-cost extensions:** Considered only under extenuating circumstances and subject to approval --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have completed postdoctoral training and hold a full-time appointment as a faculty member, clinical fellow, or senior scientist at an academic institution, non-profit, or for-profit organization. - Open to U.S. and international researchers; non-U.S. citizens are eligible. - Applicants who served as lead Principal Investigator (PI) on a funded National Ataxia Foundation grant within the past two fiscal years are ineligible. - Only one application per applicant (as lead PI) per year. - Applicants must be in good standing with any previous NAF awards. - The proposed research must be directly focused on MSA-C (not solely on MSA-P or other ataxias). --- ## Application Process 1. **Register with ProposalCentral:** All submissions are managed via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com). 2. **Submit Letter of Intent (LOI):** Prepare a brief statement of need, impact statement, specific aims (1-page max), and a biosketch (5-page max). Submit by the anticipated August 2026 deadline. 3. **Full Application (by invitation):** If invited, submit a complete application by the anticipated December 2026 deadline. Required materials include: - Scientific abstract (300-word limit) - Lay summary (200-word limit) - Specific aims (1-page max) - Biosketch (5-page max) - Research plan (6-page max) - Budget details and justification - References 4. **Notification of funding decisions:** Expected by February following the application cycle. --- ## Additional Information - Only one application per applicant per year is permitted; select the program most aligned with your research and career stage. - No indirect costs are permitted; review the NAF Annual Grant Program Policies for details on allowable expenses. - Priority is given to projects that demonstrate clear potential to impact MSA-C treatment, diagnosis, or understanding. --- ## External Links - [National Ataxia Foundation – Researcher Resources](https://www.ataxia.org/researcher-resources/) - [FY2026 Michael Lundquist Grant Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.ataxia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FY2026-Michael-Lundquist-Grant-Research-Instructions-1.pdf) - [ProposalCentral (Submission Portal)](https://proposalcentral.com) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Email | naf@ataxia.org | | Phone | +1 763-553-0020 | | Mailing Address | 600 Highway 169 South, Suite 1725, Minneapolis, MN 55426, USA | | Contact Form | [https://ataxia.org/contact](https://ataxia.org/contact) |

Michael Lundquist Grant to Advance MSA-C Research

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