Specific Defect Research Program
Supports international research on the mechanisms and clinical presentation of specific immune system defects, fostering collaboration via JMF’s global patient database.
Funder: Jeffrey Modell Foundation
Due Dates: Quarterly deadlines (applications accepted anytime; next review: July 2026)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 total per project over two years (max $25,000/year; direct costs only).
Summary: Supports research into the mechanisms and clinical presentation of specific immune system defects, fostering international collaboration via access to JMF’s global patient database.
Key Information: No institutional overhead allowed; applications reviewed quarterly; open to international investigators.
Description
The Specific Defect Research Program, offered by the Jeffrey Modell Foundation, is designed to advance research on the mechanisms and clinical presentation of specific immune system defects. The program aims to improve understanding of these defects and their impact on health outcomes. By leveraging JMF’s extensive international patient database, the program enables investigators to collaborate globally, contact other research sites, and coordinate joint studies. The Foundation encourages innovative proposals that expand current knowledge and contribute to better diagnosis and treatment of immune deficiencies.
