Research Grant Opportunity: The Mito Foundation, in collaboration with the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF), invites researchers to apply for the 2025 Major Co-Funding Grant Round. This initiative aims to support groundbreaking research in primary mitochondrial disease, offering up to US$500,000 for innovative projects that address critical needs in the mitochondrial disease (mito) community.
Title: Research Grant Opportunity – 2025 Major Co-Funding Grant Round
Job Post: Research Grant Opportunity in Mitochondrial Disease
Designation: Research Grant Applicant
Research Area: Primary Mitochondrial Disease Research
Location: Open to researchers worldwide
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Open to researchers globally, regardless of affiliation.
- Proposals should demonstrate potential for meaningful outcomes for the mitochondrial disease community.
Job Description:
This grant will support pioneering research aimed at advancing understanding, treatment, and clinical outcomes for individuals affected by mitochondrial disease. Researchers are encouraged to submit impactful proposals that align with the goals of the Mito Foundation and UMDF. Successful applicants will contribute to a collaborative effort to enhance scientific knowledge and patient care in the field of mitochondrial medicine.
How to Apply:
Interested researchers should submit their applications through the UMDF Online Grant Portal. Detailed information on the application process is available through the Request for Proposals document.
Last Date for Apply:
- Grant applications open: January 31, 2025, 9 AM EST / February 1, 2025, 1 AM AEDT
- Grant applications close: February 28, 2025, 5 PM EST / March 1, 2025, 9 AM AEDT
- Outcomes announcement: June 2025
- Project start date: As early as September 2025, pending grant award agreement execution
For any inquiries regarding the application process, please email: grants@umdf.org.
