Research Grants

The mission of the Smith-Magenis Research Foundation is to support research to improve the knowledge and understanding of Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) so that viable therapeutic options can be developed in order to improve the quality of life of those with SMS.

Research Priorities To Date:

• Gain increased understanding of RAI-1 and its role in normal brain development
• Re-establish normal cellular RAI-1 expression
  - Gene therapy and/or small molecule models
• Neurobiology of cognitive and maladaptive behavior in SMS
• Development of novel therapeutic approaches to SMS (we encourage innovation)

Funding: $75,000 

Duration: 1 year

Research Authority due date: 9.7.24

LOI (required) due date: 16.7.24

Full proposal due date: 3.9.24