Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scientists worldwide conducting innovative ALS research, offering funding, mentorship, and professional development through the ALS Association.
Funder: ALS Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (projected) | April 2027: Full proposal deadline (by invitation only) (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 total over 2 years; no indirect costs; funds may be used for stipend and research.
Summary: Supports early-career postdoctoral researchers worldwide in high-impact ALS research, providing funding and professional development opportunities.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle: all dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, funded by the ALS Association, is designed to attract and retain talented early-career scientists in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. The program supports innovative projects of high scientific merit and relevance to ALS, while also nurturing the professional development of fellows through networking, collaboration, and participation in the ALS Association’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Consortium. Fellows benefit from mentorship, community engagement, and opportunities to develop foundational data and publications to advance their careers. Over two decades, this program has supported more than 100 fellows, with a significant majority continuing in ALS research or related biomedical fields.
