Funding Opportunities
The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) encourages and supports research related to the causes, mechanisms, prevention, and treatment of all forms of dystonia, the third most common movement disorder. Through a peer-review process, all applications are reviewed and ranked by the DMRF’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Council, who then make recommendations to the Board of the Directors for funding.Types of Awards
Fellowships
A two-year Fellowship is designed to assist post-doctoral fellows establish careers in research relevant to dystonia.
The DMRF supports hypothesis-driven research at the genetic, molecular, cellular, systems, or behavioral levels that may lead to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of dystonia or to new therapies for dystonia.
Funding for fellowships is $50,000 per year for two years.
Research Grants
Research grants are available in support of hypothesis-driven research at the genetic, molecular, cellular, systems, or behavioral levels that may directly or indirectly lead to a better understanding of the pathophysiology and to new therapies for any or all forms of dystonia. Although early-onset primary generalized dystonia is of special interest, we also support studies on the focal dystonias, including laryngeal dystonia/spasmodic dysphonia, as well as secondary dystonias.
Funding for grants is available up to $65,000 per year for 1 or 2 years.
Resources
To help further research, brain tissue related to dystonia is available through the Brain and Tissue Bank for Developmental Disorders at the University of Maryland. TorsinA and torsinB antibodies are also available to investigators. Contact the DMRF for more information.
Fellowships
A two-year Fellowship is designed to assist post-doctoral fellows establish careers in research relevant to dystonia.
The DMRF supports hypothesis-driven research at the genetic, molecular, cellular, systems, or behavioral levels that may lead to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of dystonia or to new therapies for dystonia.
Funding for fellowships is $50,000 per year for two years.
Research Grants
Research grants are available in support of hypothesis-driven research at the genetic, molecular, cellular, systems, or behavioral levels that may directly or indirectly lead to a better understanding of the pathophysiology and to new therapies for any or all forms of dystonia. Although early-onset primary generalized dystonia is of special interest, we also support studies on the focal dystonias, including laryngeal dystonia/spasmodic dysphonia, as well as secondary dystonias.
Funding for grants is available up to $65,000 per year for 1 or 2 years.
Resources
To help further research, brain tissue related to dystonia is available through the Brain and Tissue Bank for Developmental Disorders at the University of Maryland. TorsinA and torsinB antibodies are also available to investigators. Contact the DMRF for more information.
Since 1976, the DMRF has funded nearly 400 grants awarding over $22 million for dystonia research.
To learn about the DMRF's Cure Dystonia Initiative click here.
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