[ALS Association](https://www.als.org)

August 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 2026 (Full proposal, by invitation only)

Up to $500,000 total over 2 years (inclusive of direct and indirect costs; 10% max indirects)

Supports collaborative research to improve, expand, and standardize ALS care for greater safety, accessibility, equity, and affordability.

All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.

--- ## Description The Quality of Care Research Awards are designed to fund innovative research projects that optimize existing ALS therapies, reduce complications, and ensure the highest standards of care are accessible, equitable, and affordable for all individuals with ALS. The program encourages collaboration among clinical science, implementation science, quality improvement, and health services researchers to make ALS care safer and more effective. Projects may address improving current therapies, reducing complications, enhancing care delivery, and addressing disparities in access and outcomes. The awards reflect the rapid advances in ALS treatment and are intended to translate these advances into meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (anticipated/projected) - October 2026: Full proposal deadline (by invitation only; anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $500,000 total costs for up to 2 years - Includes both direct and indirect costs (indirect costs capped at 10% of direct costs) - Number of awards varies based on budget and merit of applications - Funds must be expended within the approved period; unspent funds must be returned --- ## Eligibility ### Eligible Individuals - Researchers with the skills, knowledge, and resources to carry out the proposed research may apply as principal investigator (PI) - Open to established investigators, early career investigators, and those outside the ALS field - Senior postdoctoral fellows (≥3 years in current postdoc at full proposal due date) may apply as PI (with mentor letter) - Junior postdocs are not eligible as PI (encouraged to consider other ALSA fellowships) ### Eligible Organizations - U.S. public and private non-profit entities (universities, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, government units) - U.S. for-profit entities (biopharma, technology, medical device, healthcare consulting) ### Collaboration - Collaboration across disciplines is strongly encouraged - Letters of collaboration are required at the full proposal stage ### Ineligible Projects - Development/testing of assistive technologies - Development/testing of new pharmacological interventions - Studies conducted outside the United States --- ## Application Process - **Phase 1:** Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the anticipated August deadline via [Proposal Central](https://proposalcentral.com) - LOI includes project summary, PI info, key personnel, project aims, and biosketch - **Phase 2:** If invited, submit a full proposal by the anticipated October deadline - Full proposal includes research plan, scientific abstract, milestones, impact, budget, and required attachments - Applications are peer-reviewed; only invited full proposals are considered for funding - All application materials must be submitted electronically through Proposal Central --- ## Additional Information - Indirect costs are limited to 10% of direct costs - PI salary is allowed only if indirect costs are waived - Direct salary must not exceed the NIH Executive Level II cap - Budget may include travel, equipment (with limits), and cost-of-living increases (up to 3% for personnel/supplies) - Human subjects protections, HIPAA compliance, and data sharing are required - Awards are milestone-driven; progress and expenditure reports are required --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Quality of Care Research Awards](https://www.als.org/research/research-we-fund/our-awards-and-programs/quality-care-research-awards) - [Full RFA Document (PDF)](https://www.als.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/2023-Quality-of-Care-RFA.pdf) - [Proposal Central – Application Portal](https://proposalcentral.com) - [ALS Association Research Funding Opportunities](https://www.als.org/research/researchers/research-funding-opportunities) - [ALS Association Grants Policy Statement](http://www.als.org/Grants-Policy-Statement) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries & Submission | ResearchGrants@als.org | | ALS Association Main Contact | alsinfo@als.org, +1 800-782-4747 | | Program Page | [https://www.als.org/research/research-we-fund/our-awards-and-programs/quality-care-research-awards](https://www.als.org/research/research-we-fund/our-awards-and-programs/quality-care-research-awards) |

Quality of Care Research Awards

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