REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2006

The National Marfan Foundation - Research: Grants and Guidelines

The NMF’s grant program is designed to provide financial support for investigators studying any or all disciplines involved in the Marfan Syndrome. Special areas of interest include cardiovascular, genetic, orthopedic and ophthalmologic issues of the Marfan syndrome and related disorders.

Traditional Grant Program

The National Marfan Foundation accepts applications on a yearly basis for one- or two-year grants in basic, translational or clinical research. Applications with budgets up to $50,000 per year are acceptable. Grant awards are based on peer review by the NMF Scientific Advisory Board with the approval of the NMF Board of Directors. For guidelines and application forms, please click here.
The application deadline for 2006 is April 1, 2006
2006 Award Announcements will be made on September 1, 2006
Funds available January 2007

Additional Grant information may be found on the following sites:
National Marfan Foundation USA
Canadian Marfan Association