How much funding does CureGRIN Research Grants Program provide?

CureGRIN Research Grants Program provides Varies by project in funding.

When is the deadline for CureGRIN Research Grants Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for CureGRIN Research Grants Program?

Eligible applicants: United States (Columbia University, University of Texas, Emory University, University of Toronto); Canada (University of Toronto, McGill University); United Kingdom (University College London); Israel (Tel Aviv University).

How often is CureGRIN Research Grants Program offered?

CureGRIN Research Grants Program runs on an annual cycle.

CureGRIN Research Grants Program

CureGrin Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Varies by project

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

United States (Columbia University, University of Texas, Emory University, University of Toronto)
Canada (University of Toronto, McGill University)
United Kingdom (University College London)
Israel (Tel Aviv University)

Other requirements

International - Recent funded projects include researchers from:
Czech Republic (Czech Academy of Sciences)
Academic institutions and research laboratories
Collaboration with clinical researchers and scientists welcome

Overview

Location: Boulder, CO, US

CureGRIN Foundation awards research grants to support scientific investigation into GRIN and GRIA Disorders. The foundation funds diverse research approaches including gene therapy, drug testing, biomarker identification, and predictive modeling.

Focus Areas

Gene therapy development (gene augmentation, prime editing, RNAi therapy)
Pharmacological treatments and disease-modifying therapies
Functional analysis and characterization of genetic variants
Biomarker identification and discovery
Natural history studies and clinical outcome measures
Genotype-phenotype analysis and data portal development
Neurosteroid treatments
Cholesterol metabolism inhibitors

Geographic Scope

International - Recent funded projects include researchers from:

United States (Columbia University, University of Texas, Emory University, University of Toronto)
Canada (University of Toronto, McGill University)
United Kingdom (University College London)
Czech Republic (Czech Academy of Sciences)
Israel (Tel Aviv University)

Eligibility

Academic institutions and research laboratories
Collaboration with clinical researchers and scientists welcome
Public-private partnerships supported

Recent Funding Awards

2025: $200,000 total across 8 projects (7 funded by CureGRIN, 1 by GRIUK)
2023: $652,500 across 5 projects
2020: $75,000 to Center for Functional Evaluation of Rare Variants (CFERV)
2019: $450,000 from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for research network development

How to Apply

Application Process

No formal application portal or detailed submission instructions are provided on the website.

How to Apply

Contact CureGRIN Foundation directly through their website or phone
Researchers and institutions interested in GRIN/GRIA Disorder research should reach out to discuss potential funding opportunities
CureGRIN identifies promising research projects through their Scientific Advisory Board and community connections

Required Materials

Not specified on website - contact foundation for details

Submission Format

Not specified on website - contact foundation for details

Contact for Applications

Phone: (855) 982-9470
Website: curegrin.org
Lead Scientist for Research Network: Dr. Stephen Traynelis (Emory University)
Lead Clinician: Dr. Tim Benke (Children's Hospital Colorado)

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