Cystinosis Ireland Seedcorn Funding

Cystinosis Ireland Seedcorn Funding

Overview: This funding scheme aims to provide researchers with the opportunity to generate solid preliminary data which would contribute to a larger, sustainable, longer-term application for funding.

Geographic Scope: Supports researchers and research activity based outside of Ireland.

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Project Duration: 2-6 months (longer where justified)

Award Amount: Typically €10,000 per project, though the Cystinosis Executive will consider applications for more (even substantially more) where the project is well justified and relevant to patients and families living with cystinosis.

Research Review: All research proposals are subject to peer review.

Contact: research@cystinosis.ie

Background: Cystinosis is a rare genetic disease that causes the amino acid cystine to accumulate in the body due to mutations in the CTNS gene. It is classified as an 'orphan disease' by EURODIS – Rare Diseases Europe. An estimated 2,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with cystinosis. The severest form, infantile nephropathic cystinosis, causes kidney failure before age 10.