Funds collaborative research to improve, standardize, and expand ALS care by optimizing therapies, reducing complications, and addressing disparities in access and outcomes.
ALS Association has archived this opportunity.
Funder: ALS Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 2026 (Full proposal, by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 total over 2 years (inclusive of direct and indirect costs; 10% max indirects)
Summary: Supports collaborative research to improve, expand, and standardize ALS care for greater safety, accessibility, equity, and affordability.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
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.