Victor McKusick Fellows
Victor McKusick Fellows supports postdoctoral fellows pursuing mentored research on Marfan syndrome and related conditions to advance understanding and patient care and prepare for independent research careers.
Funder: Marfan Foundation
Due Dates: January 25, 2027 (Application) | June 18, 2027 (Award announcement) | July 1, 2027 (Funding begins)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for PhDs or $150,000 for MDs over two years
Summary: Supports postdoctoral fellows conducting mentored biomedical research on Marfan syndrome and related conditions while preparing for independent research careers.
Key Information: Fellows must be within postgraduate year six and devote at least 75% effort to developing their research program.
Description
The Victor A. McKusick Fellowship supports early-career researchers studying Marfan syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS), Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS), other genetic aortic and vascular conditions, and Stickler syndrome. The Marfan Foundation, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation, and VEDS Movement solicit proposals for two-year basic, translational, or clinical research projects that advance understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.
The fellowship combines an identified research project with mentorship, formal education, and career development. Fellows are expected to participate in research conception, planning, execution, and reporting, while receiving training in research design, biomedical statistics, grant writing, and safety, regulatory, and ethical concerns. The goal is to prepare fellows for independent research and competitive extramural funding. Fellows in any discipline may apply, with special consideration for non-cardiac disciplines and clinical research.
