National Ataxia Foundation grants
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 a research grant from NAF.
Funds provided by NAF may not be used for indirect/F&A costs.
The March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2024 funding term will be open for Letter of Intent (LOI) and application submission on July 6, 2022 on proposalCentral.
You may contact Beth Bowerman, NAF Research Services Coordinator, at with questions.
Webpage: https://www.ataxia.org/researcher-resources/
Seed Money Research Grant
Letter of Intent Deadline: September 21, 2022 by 12 AM Central Time
NAF research grants are for new and innovative studies that are relevant to the cause, pathogenesis or treatment of the hereditary or sporadic ataxias.
Research grants are offered primarily as “seed monies” to assist investigators in the early or pilot phase of their studies and as additional support for ongoing investigations on demonstration of need. It is hoped that these studies will be further developed to attract future funding from other sources. Grants are awarded for one year only.
Seed Money Research Grant Instructions
Pioneer SCA3 Translational Research Awards
Letter of Intent Deadline: October 5, 2022 by 12 AM Central Time
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.
Pioneer SCA3 Translational Research Award Instructions
Post-doctoral Fellowship Award
Letter of Intent Deadline: October 5, 2022 by 12 AM Central Time
Post-doctoral fellowship awards are to serve as a bridge from post-doctoral positions to junior faculty positions. Applicants should have completed at least one year of post-doctoral training, but not more than two at the time of application and should have shown a commitment to research in the field of ataxia. The award will permit individuals to spend an additional third year in a post-doctoral position and increase chances to establish an independent ataxia research program.
Post-doctoral Fellowship Award Instructions
Early Career Investigator Award
Letter of Intent Deadline: September 28, 2022 by 12 AM Central Time
The Early Career Investigator Award was created to encourage early career clinical and scientific investigators to pursue a career in the field of ataxia research. It is our hope that ataxia research will be invigorated by the work of talented individuals supported by this award. Applications for any form of ataxia are accepted for this award.
Early Career Investigator Award Instructions
Pre-doctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Ataxia Research
There is no LOI required for this award.
This URM Pre-doctoral research fellowship is a competitive, non-renewable, merit-based award intended to enhance research and/or clinical training of promising students who are matriculated in pre-doctoral or clinical health professional degree training programs and who intend careers as scientists, physician-scientists or other clinician-scientists aimed at continuing ataxia basic science, translational science or clinical research towards the goal of serving individuals with ataxia.
This award provides partial support for study and research and may be used to support pre-doctoral students who are pursuing research with an ataxia-relevant theme. Proposals across the spectrum of basic, translational, and clinical research are welcome.
Pre-doctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Ataxia Research Instructions
National Ataxia Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Letter of Intent Deadline: September 23, 2022 by 12AM CDT
The National Ataxia Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship is a competitive, non-renewable, merit-based award intended to encourage pre-doctoral students to pursue research and a career in the field of ataxia. This award provides partial support for study and research and may be used to support pre-doctoral students who are pursing research with an ataxia-relevant theme. Applications for any type of ataxia are accepted for this award. Proposals across the spectrum of basic, translational, and clinical research are welcome.