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MSF Grant Program for Research on Moebius Syndrome

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Funding Amount

Up to $30,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MSF Grant Program for Research on Moebius Syndrome

Funder: Moebius Syndrome Foundation

Program Type: Seed-money grants for scientific and clinical research

Focus Areas:

  • Sleep disturbances and Moebius Syndrome (priority area as of 2020 RFA)

  • Other scientific and clinical research related to Moebius Syndrome

  • Investigation of links between Moebius Syndrome and various health conditions
  • Specific Research Priority (2020):
    The foundation identified a need for investigation into the role of Moebius Syndrome and sleep disturbances. Anecdotal evidence from persons with Moebius Syndrome includes:

  • Difficulty falling asleep

  • Difficulty staying asleep

  • Night terrors

  • Sleep walking

  • Sleep apnea

  • Decreased quality of sleep
  • Eligibility:

  • Qualified investigators (medical professionals, researchers)

  • Must include NIH biosketch for each co-investigator
  • Award Details:

  • Funding amount: Limited to $30,000

  • Recurrence: Rolling deadline (applications accepted on ongoing basis)

  • Encouragement: Submit as soon as possible
  • Geographic Scope: Not specified; presumed United States

    Contact: bryn.webb@mssm.edu

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Required Materials:
    1. Study Proposal: 5-page proposal detailing research methodology and objectives
    2. Budget: Detailed budget breakdown for the $30,000 request
    3. NIH Biosketch: For each co-investigator

    Submission Details:

  • Deadline: Rolling deadline - applications accepted on ongoing basis

  • Timing: Foundation encourages submission as soon as possible

  • Format: Unclear if electronic or paper submission

  • Submit to: bryn.webb@mssm.edu
  • Narrative Focus: Proposals should clearly establish the link between Moebius Syndrome and the research topic, with specific attention to sleep-related research as of the 2020 RFA.

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    Fields of Work

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