[Ionis Pharmaceuticals](https://ionis.com/about-us)

May 29, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$50,000 per year, up to 2 years (total $100,000 possible); 2 awards annually

Supports early-career researchers conducting innovative research on Angelman Syndrome to advance diagnosis, understanding, and patient care.

Applications must be submitted by email; late or incomplete applications are not considered.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports early-career investigators (fellows, residents, or junior faculty) engaged in high-quality, innovative research on Angelman Syndrome. The program aims to foster the development of future leaders in neurology by funding translational, clinical, or applied research that advances understanding of Angelman Syndrome, enables earlier diagnosis, characterizes the disease across age groups and genetic subtypes, identifies undiagnosed or misdiagnosed patients, and improves patient care. Research must be conducted at an eligible academic or non-profit institution under the supervision of an experienced mentor, with an expectation of external data presentation or publication within two years. --- ## Due Dates - **May 29, 2026:** Full application deadline (submissions due by 11:59 PM PST via email to ionisgrants@ionis.com) - **Award notification:** July 15, 2026 - **Acceptance of contract deadline:** September 30, 2026 Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. --- ## Funding Amount - **$50,000 per year**, paid directly to the grantee’s institution - **Maximum duration:** 2 academic years (second year contingent on progress review) - **Number of awards:** 2 annually - **Renewal:** Second year funding at the same level is possible upon satisfactory progress - **Use of funds:** Must align with the approved proposal; institution may provide additional support --- ## Eligibility - Investigator must hold a **doctoral degree** during the grant period - **No more than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience** at the application deadline - Applicants must be **fellows, residents, or junior faculty** (not tenure-track or senior faculty) - Research must be conducted at an **academic or non-profit institution** - **Mentor supervision** is required - Applications duplicative of other research, prior investigator-sponsored studies, or focused on competitor products are **not eligible** - Mentors may apply on behalf of an as-yet-unselected investigator --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Email all application materials to [ionisgrants@ionis.com](mailto:ionisgrants@ionis.com) by the deadline - **Required materials:** - Grant request letter (on institutional letterhead, signed by Department Chair/Division Chief/Training Program Director) - Current CV or NIH biosketch (mentor required; investigator if known) - Research proposal (≤5 pages): objectives, rationale, background, methods, budget, etc. - Letter of support from mentor (or description of selection process if investigator not yet identified) - Overview or brochure of the training program or department - **Contract:** Must be signed by investigator, mentor, and institution by September 30, 2026 to receive funds --- ## Additional Information - The first year of funding is guaranteed; the second year is contingent on satisfactory progress toward objectives - Funded research should broaden postdoctoral experience, not extend existing postdoctoral training - Research must be completed within 2 years - Data presentation or publication is expected within 2 years of initial funding - The grant may be transferred to another investigator upon renewal (with Ionis approval) --- ## External Links - [Ionis Pharmaceuticals Grants & Sponsorships Program Page](https://ionis.com/about-us/grants-and-sponsorships#cardiometabolic-young-investigator-grant) - [Ionis Medical Grants Portal](https://ionis-grants.steeprockinc.com/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Program inquiries | [ionisgrants@ionis.com](mailto:ionisgrants@ionis.com) |

Neurology Ionis Young Investigator Grant (YIG)

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