Pilot Projects for ME/CFS Research
Internal — Cornell University only
Cornell University's Pilot Projects for ME/CFS Research funds innovative studies advancing understanding of ME/CFS, supporting early-career investigators and collaborative science on campus.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per project for one year; up to three awards available.
Summary: Supports innovative pilot research on ME/CFS at Cornell, encouraging new collaborations and participation from early-career investigators.
Key Information: Only Cornell Ithaca campus affiliates are eligible as PIs; strict use-of-funds restrictions apply.
Description
This internal funding opportunity, administered by the Cornell Center for Enervating NeuroImmune Disease, aims to stimulate new research on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) at Cornell University. The program is designed to foster the growth of ME/CFS research on campus, encourage new collaborations, and support early-career investigators (including graduate students, postdocs, and research associates). Projects must focus on ME/CFS and contribute to advancing the understanding of this complex disorder.
