Victor McKusick Fellows
The Victor McKusick Fellows program by the Marfan Foundation funds postdoctoral research into Marfan syndrome and related genetic vascular conditions with a focus on scientific innovation and mentorship.
Funder: Marfan Foundation
Due Dates: January 25, 2027: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000/year for MDs (max $150,000 total); up to $50,000/year for PhDs (max $100,000 total), over two years
Summary: Supports postdoctoral fellows conducting research on Marfan syndrome and related genetic aortic and vascular conditions, with emphasis on mentorship and career development.
Key Information: No institutional overhead or indirect costs allowed; fellowship can only be held once per candidate.
Description
The Victor McKusick Fellows program, offered by the Marfan Foundation, is designed to support postdoctoral researchers at the early stages of their scientific careers who are interested in biomedical research related to Marfan syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS), Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS), Stickler syndrome, and other related genetic aortic and vascular conditions. The fellowship provides funding for two years, enabling fellows to work closely with experienced mentors in an environment that promotes training, professional development, and the pursuit of independent research careers. The program welcomes proposals in basic, translational, or clinical research, with special interest in studies leveraging novel technologies, animal models, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
