Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation: Early Career Scholar Grant

The terminal degree or completion of residency must have occurred within ten years prior to the award.

Proposals must focus on research directly related to myotonic dystrophy and may include basic, clinical, or applied research. Eligible research areas include, but are not limited to:

• Pathogenesis of DM
• Molecular mechanisms underlying phenotype differences in DM1, DM2, and congenital DM
• Development of diagnostics or biomarkers
• Studies of disease progression or natural history
• Identification and validation of endpoints for drug development
• Standards of care and care integration, including nursing, social work, and psychology
• Epidemiology, health economics, and patient support services
• Therapeutic development, particularly early-stage projects that could leverage additional funding

Proposals focused on DM2 research are given priority for these awards.

Funding: $190,000 over two years.

https://myotonic.org/research/grants-and-funding/opportunities

https://myotonic.org/wp-content/uploads/MDF_RFA-2027-Early-Career-Grants.pdf