Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders

Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders — Class of

Offers long-form fellowship support for movement disorder physicians and researchers in global academic centers.

Eligibility · Global — open worldwide

⚠ This may reflect a past cycle — verify the current call on the funder's site.

The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders is a competitive training award offered by the Michael J. Fox Foundation to grow the global base of movement disorder clinician-researchers specializing in Parkinson's disease and related conditions. MJFF, which has invested more than $2 billion in PD research since its founding in 2000, administers the Safra Fellowship as one of its flagship workforce development programs. The Class of 2029 offered 10 two-year fellowships at $180,000 each — a fixed award that covers fellow stipend, benefits, travel allowance, coursework, conferences, and other educational opportunities. No indirect costs are permitted; the full $180,000 is devoted to direct fellow support.

Academic centers worldwide are eligible to apply as host institutions — individual fellows do not apply directly. Centers that received funding in the most recent prior round or are currently training a Safra Fellow are ineligible to reapply for this cycle. The program targets neurologists and clinician-researchers pursuing movement disorder specialization, with the goal of developing specialists who integrate clinical practice with research. There are no geographic restrictions; institutions outside the United States regularly participate. The Class of 2029 deadline was December 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time — this cycle is now closed.

Institutions interested in hosting a future Safra Fellow should monitor MJFF's grants portal at grants.michaeljfox.org for the Class of 2030 call. Given the competitive nature of 10 awards globally, strong applications will articulate clear mentorship structures, protected research time, and a defined research project aligned with PD or movement disorder priorities. The no-indirect-costs policy means institutions must absorb any administrative overhead from other sources, which should be addressed in institutional commitment letters.