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Scientists, Physicians & Health Care ProfessionalsResearch Grant Program
The Research Grant Program began in 1997 out of a desire to fund research toward diagnoses, treatments, and cures for mitochondrial disease. Since the program began, the UMDF has funded over $6 million of research.

Click here for more information about UMDF grants, including revised grant criteria.

In 2008, the UMDF awarded more than $1 million in research grants. Awarded funds are disbursed over the one, two, or three year life of the grant. Proposals are considered during a one-year grant cycle.

 List of UMDF Research Funded Through 2008 (PDF) 


2009 Grant Cycle 

The 2009 Grant Cycle is now CLOSED; no additonal LOIs will be accepted.   

Please note the following dates:

July 1, 2008 Grant cycle opens

September 17, 2008

Letters of Intent deadline
Early January 2009 LOI decision letters mailed; DO NOT contact UMDF for results
Mid-February 2009 Solicited proposals due
July 2009 Projects funded

If you have any questions, would like additional information or are unable to download the Letter of Intent, please contact Jean Bassett at 1-888-317-UMDF (8633) or email  jean@umdf.org. We look forward to receiving your Letter of Intent.