Pilot Projects for ME/CFS Research
Cornell University's Pilot Projects for ME/CFS Research funds innovative studies to advance scientific understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 for one year; up to three awards per cycle, depending on budget.
Summary: Supports innovative research projects in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) to foster new collaborations and advance the field within the Cornell community.
Key Information: Open to Cornell Ithaca campus researchers; trainees and new investigators encouraged to apply.
Description
The Pilot Projects for ME/CFS Research program, administered by the Cornell Center for Enervating NeuroImmune Disease, is designed to stimulate innovative research in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) on the Cornell campus. The initiative aims to encourage new collaborations, support both established and early-career investigators, and provide resources for promising research projects that may lead to further extramural funding. Funded by both Cornell University and an NIH-funded ME/CFS Center award, the program focuses on advancing scientific understanding of ME/CFS through campus-based research.
