The Myositis Association is seeking to fund innovative myositis research through grants and fellowships. Funding is available for Inclusion-body myositis, and research that is relevant to forms of myositis in addition to Inclusion-body myositis.

Research Fellowships - designed to support an environment conducive to beginning a career in myositis research will be awarded for two years, up to $50,000 per year.

Research Grants - supporting new or innovative research projects to $50,000 per year, and more established projects to a maximum of $100,000 per year. Grants are funded for a period of two years subject to satisfactory progress.

Letter of intent due by September 5, 2008.
Full application due by October 10, 2008.

Research Guidelines - PDF

Thank you for your interest in the The Myositis Association grants and fellowship program.

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