MPS Research Initiative 2016

The National MPS Society funds research that may lead to treatments for MPS diseases and solicits applications for innovative research projects that involve basic research, translational studies and clinical research. Funding can also be requested for a research fellowship. Special consideration will be given to new investigators. The following types are currently funded: 

1.) Any MPS syndrome (general grant): $80,000 for 2 years

2.) MPS III (Sanfilippo syndrome): $120,000 for 2 years 

3.) MPS IV (Morquio A syndrome) $70,000 for 2 years 

4.) MPS I (Hurler syndrome) $25,000 for 1 year

5.) MPS II (Hunter syndrome) $25,000 for 1 year

6.) ML II/III(Mucolipidosis II/III) $30,000 for 1 year

It is expected that one grant of each type will be awarded.