| 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 nearly $8 million of research.
Click here for more information about UMDF grants, including revised grant critera.
Awarded funds are disbursed over the one, two, or three year life of the grant. Proposals are considered during a one-year grant cycle.
Click here for a complete list of funded research through 2011.
2012 Grant Cycle
The 2012 Grant Cycle is now CLOSED.
Please note the following dates:
| July 1, 2011 |
Grant cycle opens |
| September 14, 2011 |
Letters of Intent deadline |
| Early January 2012 |
LOI decision letters mailed; DO NOT contact UMDF for results |
| Mid-February 2012 |
Solicited proposals due |
| July 2012 |
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.
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