Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Postdoctoral Fellowship from Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance funds early-career scientists to conduct mentored biomedical research advancing the understanding and treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia.
Funder: Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (LOI) | October 15, 2026 (Full application) | February 15, 2027 (LOI) | April 15, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Salary support for up to 2 years (plus fringe benefits), capped at NIH postdoctoral stipend levels; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers pursuing postdoctoral training in Friedreich’s ataxia biomedical research, with a focus on mentorship and career development.
Key Information: Only salary (plus fringe) is supported; minimum 75% effort required; both trainee and mentor must be named in the application.
Description
This fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers committed to advancing biomedical research in Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). The program is designed to foster the next generation of FA scientists by providing salary support, emphasizing strong mentorship, and requiring clear career development plans. Both the postdoctoral trainee and their faculty advisor must be named in the application. The fellowship is intended for early-career investigators with limited prior postdoctoral experience in FA research and aims to help them establish independent research trajectories in the field.
