[REACH Hirschsprung Disease](https://www.reachhd.org)

May 2026 (Full application) | July 2026 (Funding start)

$30,000 for a one-year project; no indirect costs allowed.

Supports innovative research projects advancing understanding or treatment of Hirschsprung disease.

Forecasted opportunity; all dates are anticipated and subject to confirmation.

--- ## Description The REACHirschsprungs Research Grant is designed to support innovative basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiologic research relevant to Hirschsprung disease. The grant aims to fund projects that demonstrate originality, scientific quality, and potential impact, with the goal of advancing knowledge and improving outcomes for individuals affected by Hirschsprung disease. Applications are reviewed by both scientific experts and lay representatives, ensuring a broad perspective on significance and feasibility. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application deadline (anticipated):** May 2026 - **Funding period (anticipated):** July 2026 – June 2027 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Total award:** $30,000 (one-year duration) - **Allowable expenses:** Laboratory supplies, materials, technician/postdoc/research assistant salary and fringe (not faculty); no indirect costs permitted. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be affiliated with a not-for-profit institution engaged in health-related research. - Applicants must hold an MD and/or PhD degree. - Only one application per applicant per cycle is permitted. - Projects involving human or animal subjects must have appropriate ethical approvals. - Compliance with institutional policies on conflicts of interest and scientific conduct is required. --- ## Application Process - Submit the application electronically by the deadline (anticipated May 2026). - Applications are reviewed by at least two scientific reviewers and one lay reviewer. - Proposals are evaluated on originality, feasibility, scientific quality, applicant track record, institutional environment, and significance. - Award is paid to the institution at the start of the funding period. --- ## Additional Information - At the end of the funding period, recipients must submit a progress report and provide either a slide presentation or a short video summarizing the research and its impact for public dissemination. - Publications or presentations resulting from the grant must acknowledge the REACHirschsprungs Foundation. - Only direct costs are covered; no indirect or overhead costs are allowed. --- ## External Links - [REACH Hirschsprung Disease Grant Program Overview](https://www.reachhd.org/research-grant-program) - [2025 Grant Instructions (PDF)](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56586dc0e4b0f06765ec4167/t/67e45569bd336328418ded17/1743017321984/REACH+Grant+Instructions+2025.pdf) - [About REACH Hirschsprung Disease](https://www.reachhd.org/about) - [REACH Hirschsprung Disease Home](https://www.reachhd.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | reachirschsprungs@gmail.com | | Contact Form | [Contact REACH](https://www.reachhd.org/contact) |

REACHirschsprungs Research Grant

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