Request for Proposals
NORD’s Rare Disease Research Grants Program provides seed-money grants to qualified investigators for scientific and/or clinical research. The hope is that these studies ultimately will lead to new diagnostics, treatments, and/or cures for rare diseases. NORD’s program provides grants for the study of diseases for which there are few other sources of funding. Grants are made possible through the generosity of allies in the rare disease community and supporters who have donated into NORD’s research fund.
Since the program’s launch in 1989, NORD grants have led to the development of two FDA-approved treatments and numerous peer-reviewed publications. More than 200 grants have been awarded representing over $9 million in approved funding.
Latest Research Grants
Amyloidosis
NORD, with donations from the amyloidosis community, is accepting applications for one grant of up to $45,000 US for scientific and/or clinical research studies related to amyloidosis. The deadline for applications is November 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Learn more and view application instructions here.
Levy-Yeboa Syndrome
NORD, with fundraising by the Maxwell Family, is accepting applications for one grant of up to $40,000 US for scientific and/or clinical research studies related to Levy-Yeboa syndrome (LYS). The deadline for applications is November 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Learn more and view application instructions here.
Acquired Oxytocin Deficiency in Children
NORD, with funding from the Michael Finkelstein and Sue-Ann Friedman Foundation and The Lesley and Roslyn Goldstein Foundation, is accepting applications for one grant of up to $50,000 US for scientific and/or clinical research studies related to the neuropsychological effects of and/or therapeutic strategies to mitigate acquired deficiencies of oxytocin in children. The deadline for optional Letters of Intent is December 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The deadline for applications is February 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Learn more and view application instructions here.
IAMRARE™ Registry Program
To learn more about NORD’s IAMRARE™ Registry Program and the datasets available within the IAMRARE™ platform, click here.
Additional Funding
NORD’s member organizations are invited to share information on this page about their research funding opportunities. Researchers who have questions about programs listed below should contact the organization sponsoring the RFP. In order to have information posted on this page, please contact NORD.
PSC Partners Seeking a Cure
We are thrilled to announce that the PSC Partners & PSC Partners Canada grants cycle for this year has officially begun, and we hope you will help us spread the word! Past studies have addressed an important and novel, basic, or clinical research question related to PSC and closely associated diseases (such as inflammatory bowel diseases and cholangiocarcinoma). Please share the news with anyone you think may be interested in applying. Learn more.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Foundation Fighting Blindness is launching 7 funding opportunities this Fall! The Grants and Awards Programs support basic, laboratory-based early translational, clinical studies, and pre-clinical research applicable to a wide range of inherited retinal degenerative diseases annually. The Foundation encourages individuals and teams from all scientific disciplines that have ideas geared toward eliminating inherited retinal degenerative diseases to apply to a grant or award program. Individuals from underrepresented racial, ethnic and gender groups, as well as individuals with disabilities, are always encouraged to apply. Learn more.
Lymphangiomatosis & Gorham’s Disease Alliance (LGDA)
LGDA has made available applications for funding for the study of Lymphangiomatosis and Gorham’s Disease. The period of award and level of funding is unique to each funded project, and depends wholly on the scope and requirements of each approach. More information here.
Malan Syndrome Foundation
The Malan Syndrome Foundation is accepting research proposals for 1 to 2 years of funding; $30,000 per year. Malan syndrome is a rare, genetic neurodevelopmental disorder caused by de novo variants in the NFIX gene. Research investigators at all stages in their career are encouraged to apply. More information here.
National Ataxia Foundation
National Ataxia Foundation invites you to submit a Letter of Intent for a NAF research grant. Grant types and funding vary by award type. NAF is committed to funding the best science relevant to hereditary and sporadic types of ataxia in both basic and translational research. LOI deadlines vary from September-October. More information here.