Victor McKusick Fellows
The Victor McKusick Fellows grant from the Marfan Foundation funds postdoctoral research advancing science in Marfan syndrome and related genetic vascular conditions.
Funder: Marfan Foundation
Due Dates: January 25, 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 total for MDs ($75,000/year, 2 years) | Up to $100,000 total for PhDs ($50,000/year, 2 years)
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research in Marfan syndrome and related genetic aortic or vascular conditions, fostering early-career development with strong mentorship.
Key Information: No institutional overhead allowed; open to both US and international applicants.
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 focused on Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS), Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS), Stickler syndrome, and other genetic aortic or vascular conditions. The fellowship emphasizes career development, mentorship, and the advancement of innovative research that may lead to improved understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of these disorders. Research proposals may span basic, translational, or clinical disciplines, with special interest in cardiovascular, orthopedic, pulmonary, pain, ophthalmologic, and related fields, including the use of novel technologies and interdisciplinary collaborations.
