Postdoctoral Research Award
The Postdoctoral Research Award from Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance supports early-career scientists conducting innovative research on 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: Up to $100,000 per year for 1 or 2 years; direct costs only; salary capped at NIH stipend level.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral researchers conducting Friedreich’s ataxia research to foster career development and scientific advancement in the field.
Key Information: PI must be a postdoc with 18+ months but less than 6 years of postdoctoral experience; 75% minimum research effort required.
Description
The Postdoctoral Research Award from the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is designed to expand and retain talented early-career investigators in Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) biomedical research. This grant supports postdoctoral scientists who are pursuing projects aligned with FARA’s research priorities, encouraging both scientific innovation and professional development. Applicants are expected to articulate their career ambitions, the relevance of their research to FA, and collaborate with mentors to develop a robust mentoring plan. The award aims to foster the next generation of scientists dedicated to advancing understanding and treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia.
