NAF: Research Grants - Pioneer SCA3 Translational Awards

The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) offers the Pioneer SCA3 Translational Awards to advance research on Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3). This annual grant, providing $100,000 for one year, supports innovative proposals aimed at improving treatments and patient care for SCA3. Eligible applicants include post-doctoral researchers with full-time faculty positions, including non-U.S. citizens. NAF prioritizes significant advancements in translational research while ensuring compliance with grant guidelines.

Overview
NAF works with the most knowledgeable, accomplished Ataxia researchers in the world.
The National Ataxia Foundation is committed to funding the best science relevant to hereditary and sporadic types of Ataxia in both basic and translational research. NAF invites research applications from domestic and International non-profit and for-profit institutions. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for some research grants from NAF, please check the PI Qualifications for more information.
The Pioneer SCA3 Translational Research Award is annually granted to outstanding research proposals that aim to make significant advancements in the development of treatments and/or improvements to patient care for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3). Proposals may incorporate other forms of ataxia but must have a predominant focus on SCA3 translational or clinical research.
Funding
This 1-year award provides $100,000 in research funding that can be used to support direct research expenses. No more than 50% of the grant can be used to support personnel costs. Indirect costs and cost sharing are prohibited from being applied to NAF grants. No-cost extensions (NCE) will be considered for extenuating circumstances and are subject to approval by NAF. NAF retains the right to unilaterally cancel any awards for non-compliance or non-performance.

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed their post-doctoral training and have a full-time appointment as a faculty member, clinical fellow, or senior scientist at a research institution.Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for a NAF grant award.Grant applications are accepted from U.S. and international institutions.Individuals are ineligible if they were the lead PI on an awarded NAF grant within the past two fiscal years.Applicants are only eligible to submit one application per year. Applicants should select the grant program that best suits their current position and proposal