Nancy Law Impact Award

Location: Westborough, MA 01581, US

The Nancy Law Impact Award supports impactful research on myasthenia gravis and related neuromuscular conditions. This award funds research that will have significant influence on the field and on patients with MG.

Funding Details

Geographic Scope: International (US, Canada, Italy, Germany, Sweden, UK, and other countries)

Focus Areas

• Research with significant impact potential
• Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS)
• Genetic variations and therapeutic targets
• Novel investigation methodologies
• Research addressing gaps in current understanding of MG
• Neuromuscular disease pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutics

Eligibility

• Researchers and scientists internationally
• Institutions with capacity to conduct MG research
• Researchers bringing new perspectives and scientific fields to MG research

Application Process

• Applications reviewed by expert study section aligned with NIH standards
• Applications accepted globally
• Feedback provided to applicants not selected, allowing revision and resubmission in future cycles
• 2023 cycle received applications from scientists in Canada, Italy, Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United States

Research Examples

Previous award recipient Xin-Ming Shen, PhD at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota (2023) investigated 3' untranslated region variants and therapeutic targets in congenital myasthenic syndrome genes, exploring genetic variations that could impact protein expression and developing innovative therapy approaches.

Contact Information

Address: 290 Turnpike Road, Suite 5-315, Westborough, MA 01581

Application Process

1. Preparation
   • Align research with MGFA's focus areas
   • Prepare competitive proposal following NIH standards
   • Consider feedback from previous submissions if applicable
2. Submission
   • Submit letter of intent and full application through MGFA portal
   • Applications accepted globally
   • Follow NIH-aligned application standards and procedures
3. Review
   • Expert study section review
   • Scoring aligned with NIH standards
   • Selection of most meritorious research projects
4. Feedback
   • All applicants receive feedback from review council
   • Applicants not selected can revise and resubmit in future grant cycles

Required Materials

• Letter of intent
• Full research proposal
• Project description and goals
• Budget and budget justification
• Biographical sketches of key personnel
• Institutional support documentation

Note

For specific application materials, timelines, and detailed submission requirements, visit myasthenia.org/mg-research/apply-for-grant-funding/ or contact MGFA directly.