This fellowship funds graduate students pursuing innovative research to improve the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of all forms of ataxia.
Funder: National Ataxia Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Letter of Intent) | December 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for one year; direct research expenses only; non-renewable.
Summary: Supports outstanding graduate students conducting research to advance the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of ataxias.
The National Ataxia Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship is a competitive, one-year, non-renewable award designed for exceptional graduate students engaged in research that advances the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of hereditary, sporadic, or acquired ataxias. The fellowship encourages applications spanning basic, translational, and clinical research, with the goal of fostering early engagement in ataxia research and supporting the development of future leaders in the field. Emphasis is placed on scientific merit, innovation, a strong commitment to ataxia research, and the quality of the applicant’s training environment and mentorship.