NAFF Research Grants

NAAF Research Grants support scientists and clinicians pursuing promising research ideas and innovative projects that will improve understanding of the disease and advance the development or discovery of safe and effective treatments, and potentially a cure for alopecia areata.

Priority consideration will be given to proposals that address one or more of the following areas of interest.

• Basic science research to advance understanding of the pathophysiology of AA, including investigations of pathways/ targets that could lead to new therapies, and development/ characterization of new animal models
• Investigations to improve understanding of disease triggers
• Advances in treatment or tools for treatment decision-making by patients and families
• Elucidation of the burden of alopecia areata on patients and families including the psychosocial impact

Funding: $50,000

Duration: 1 year

Research Authority due date: 19.9.24