MDA Research Impact in 2016
We’re taking a big-picture approach to accelerating treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases.
With your support, we’ve committed more than $17 million to new research this year. We’re now supporting 150 research projects worldwide.
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*Please note: This map represents research we are supporting in 2016 based on qualifying projects and funds available. Regardless of where the research takes place, we foster collaboration and information sharing among investigators in all locations and proudly serve individuals in every U.S. state and Puerto Rico at MDA Care Centers.
How it works
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Researchers apply for MDA grants
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All applications are reviewed and scored by a team of the world’s leading clinicians and scientists
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We fund the highest-rated, most promising grant projects
Types of grants
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Research Grants
Fund investigators established in their field
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Development Grants
Fund young researchers on the brink of becoming independent investigators
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Research Infrastructure Grants
Fund the development of tools, techniques or services to facilitate therapy development