How much funding does SynGAP Research Fund General Research Grants provide?

SynGAP Research Fund General Research Grants provides Varies by project (one or two-year grants) in funding.

When is the deadline for SynGAP Research Fund General Research Grants?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Who is eligible for SynGAP Research Fund General Research Grants?

Eligible applicants: Young investigators. Geography: Physician residents.

How often is SynGAP Research Fund General Research Grants offered?

SynGAP Research Fund General Research Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis.

SynGAP Research Fund General Research Grants

SynGAP Research Fund Incorporated

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Funding Amount

Varies by project (one or two-year grants)

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
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

Young investigators

Geography

Physician residents

Other requirements

Clinicians interested in studying SYNGAP1

Overview

Funder: SynGAP Research Fund (SRF), a 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in the US in 2018

Mission: Improve the quality of life for SYNGAP1 patients through the research and development of treatments, therapies and support systems

Geographic Scope: International (US headquarters in Palo Alto, California; sister organizations in UK (2020) and Europe/Netherlands (2022))

Key Information

Status: Active; SRF is the largest non-government funder of SynGAP research
Commitment: Over $3M in grants committed as of 2022
Operational Model: Founders cover all operational costs, allowing 100% of donations to go to research
Grant Duration: One or two-year grants

Eligibility

Young investigators
Physician residents
Clinicians interested in studying SYNGAP1

Focus Areas

Novel ideas related to SYNGAP1
Clinical aspects of SYNGAP1
Therapies for SYNGAP1
Genetic causes of SYNGAP1
Research on SYNGAP1-related intellectual disability, epilepsy, autism, and associated neurological conditions

About SYNGAP1

SYNGAP1-related intellectual disability (ICD-10 F78.A1) is a rare genetic disorder caused by variants on the SYNGAP1 gene (Chromosome 6). The disorder leads to neurological issues including:

Intellectual disability
Epilepsy
Hypotonia (low muscle tone)
Gross and fine motor skill delays
Autism spectrum disorder
Gastro-intestinal disorders
Sleep and behavior disorders
Visual abnormalities

Contact

Website: SyngapResearchFund.org
Social Media: @cureSYNGAP1

Partnerships

Member of: Personalized Medicine Coalition, COMBINEDbrain, Global Genes Foundation Alliance, Everylife Foundation Community Congress, Rare Epilepsy Network, and Epilepsy Leadership Council

How to Apply

Application Process

No specific application details provided in the website content. Contact SRF directly for application procedures and requirements.

Contact for Applications

Visit SyngapResearchFund.org or email sydney@syngapresearchfund.org

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What SynGAP Research Fund Incorporated actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 8
Total given: $991K
Median grant: $93K
Range: $30K–$289K

By dollars: Colorado 29%, New Jersey 24%, California 13%. Top recipient cities: Aurora, CO; Skillman, NJ; San Francisco, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.