The French Muscular Dystrophy Association (AFM-Téléthon):

Name: The French Muscular Dystrophy Association (AFM-Téléthon):
Application deadline: 23/01/24
General description:

 

The development of new therapeutic concepts for rare diseases and the understanding of the causes and mechanisms of neuromuscular diseases.

Research grants

Funding: no recommended or maximum budget - range from 40,000€ to 100,000€ per year, 1-3 years.

Trampoline grants

- Young investigators early in their professional career (holding either a permanent or non-permanent position),

- Early stage innovative/risky but potentially groundbreaking projects. For these projects, preliminary data is not mandatory

Funding: up to €50,000 for 1 year

Medical Research

Supporting medical research projects whose aims to improve the management of patients, the knowledge of the disease and its progression, as well as the quality of life of patients affected by neuromuscular diseases.

Research project for 1-3 years.

Congresses and conferences

Funding for national or international scientific congresses and workshops, which aim to increase understanding of neuromuscular diseases and help develop new therapeutic options.​

Including of a French partner is strongly encouraged

https://www.afm-telethon.fr/en/health-professionals-and-researchers/calls-proposals

https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/Instructions%20for%20Preparation%20of%20Applications%20-%20Updated%20November%202023.pdf

 

 

Source: Foreign
Contact person: Robi – 2152 robertg@technion.ac.il, Iris – 1272 irisbr@trdf.technion.ac.il, Luba – lubak@trdf.technion.ac.il
Fields: Life Sciences and medicine
Type of fund: The fund is not a competitive fund
Comments:

 

The development of new therapeutic concepts for rare diseases and the understanding of the causes and mechanisms of neuromuscular diseases.

Research grants

Funding: no recommended or maximum budget - range from 40,000€ to 100,000€ per year, 1-3 years.

Trampoline grants

- Young investigators early in their professional career (holding either a permanent or non-permanent position),

- Early stage innovative/risky but potentially groundbreaking projects. For these projects, preliminary data is not mandatory

Funding: up to €50,000 for 1 year

Medical Research

Supporting medical research projects whose aims to improve the management of patients, the knowledge of the disease and its progression, as well as the quality of life of patients affected by neuromuscular diseases.

Research project for 1-3 years.

Congresses and conferences

Funding for national or international scientific congresses and workshops, which aim to increase understanding of neuromuscular diseases and help develop new therapeutic options.​

Including of a French partner is strongly encouraged

https://www.afm-telethon.fr/en/health-professionals-and-researchers/calls-proposals

https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/Instructions%20for%20Preparation%20of%20Applications%20-%20Updated%20November%202023.pdf

 

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