Research Grants: Idea Awards and Development Awards

The MSF is particularly interested in funding research projects that have the potential to accomplish one or more of the following:

• Identify novel therapies that may significantly improve the quality of life of individuals with Myhre syndrome; 
• Address an important or novel research question related to Myhre syndrome; 
• Investigate an aspect of Myhre syndrome that is less well researched or is a promising new area for research; 
• Promote and encourage Myhre syndrome research in young investigators; 
• Produce preliminary data that would facilitate broader or more substantial funding from agencies, foundations, or corporations in the future; 
• Discover a cure for Myhre syndrome.

The foundation offers two tracks: 

Idea awards
Funding: $50,000 total 
Duration: 1-2 years

Discovery awards
Funding: $100,000 total 
Duration: 2-3 years 

Research Authority due date: 10 days prior to submission

LOI (required) due date: ongoing (please allow two weeks for reply prior to full proposal deadline) 

Full proposal due date: 30.11.21