PSC Partners Seeking a Cure's Research Grant Application funds innovative basic and clinical research on primary sclerosing cholangitis, with a strong focus on patient partnership in the research process.
Funder: PSC Partners Seeking a Cure
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Formal Application)
Funding Amounts: Research Seed Grant: up to $75,000 over 2 years; Young Investigator Award: up to $100,000 over 2 years.
Summary: Supports innovative basic or clinical research on primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and related diseases, emphasizing patient partnership in the research process.
Key Information: Patient partnership is strongly encouraged and considered in review; only one grant per department per cycle.
PSC Partners Seeking a Cure offers annual research grants to stimulate innovative research focused on primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and closely associated diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and cholangiocarcinoma. The program is designed to generate foundational data that may attract further funding and accelerate the discovery of effective treatments and a cure for PSC. Unique to this program is a strong emphasis on patient partnership—researchers are encouraged to actively involve PSC patients, family members, or caregivers with relevant expertise in both the research process and the grant review. Both basic and clinical research proposals are welcomed.