Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
Continuous
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Fragile X Research Grants

Description

FRAXA's mission is to find specific treatments and ultimately a cure for Fragile X syndrome. We aim to bring practical treatment into current medical practice as quickly as possible; we prioritize projects that have a clear practical application and the results of which will be shared in a timely fashion. FRAXA awards two types of funding: (A) a Clinical Trial award and a FRAXA Fellowship. These grants are strictly for clinical research with human subjects who have Fragile X. Emphasis will be placed on clinical trials of potentially disease-modifying agents which have been previously validated in Fragile X animal models, especially in previous FRAXA-funded research. Other types of clinical research will also be considered, such as biomarker studies in Fragile X patients, or trials of symptomatic therapies, but this type of research is a lower priority. FRAXA Fellowships provide $50,000 per year for up to 2 years. Priority is given to research with a translational or preclinical focus on Fragile X, which has potential to lead to improved treatment. Fellowships are initially funded for one year and are renewable for a second year, assuming successful progress and timely submission of a renewal application. Any university, hospital, or other non-profit lab in the world may apply. Fellowships allow for a flexible use of funding; salary support for any personnel with graduate-level experience is permitted. PIs must demonstrate adequate overall funding to pursue the project. Please email your application as a single pdf to both Michael Tranfaglia, MD and Katie Clapp Katie Clapp, MS. Please be sure FRAXA Research Foundation acknowledges receipt of application. FRAXA Fellowship applications are due on February 1 each year. FRAXA Clinical Trial Grant applications may be submitted at any time. Please visit the award's website or contact the FRAXA Research Foundation for more information.

Amount Details

$50,000
Low Amount Awarded
$100,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Project title; Lay description; Requested start date; Budget; Scientific Description of the proposed project; Full accounting of any other current and submitted sources of support
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
Contact Dr. Michael Tranfaglia
Medical Director, Treasurer, Co-Founder
mtranfaglia@fraxa.org
Tel: 978-462-1866 Address 10 Prince Place, Suite 203
Newburyport, MA 01950-2657