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Targets to Therapies: Target Validation Programs

MJFF Targets to Therapies: Mitochondrial Target Validation

Supports mitochondrial target validation in Parkinson's research to build stronger therapy-ready evidence.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Targets to Therapies: Mitochondrial Target Validation program is a two-stage competitive grant designed to build a robust evidence base for mitochondrial targets with high potential relevance to Parkinson's disease. MJFF, which has committed over $2 billion to PD research and is one of the world's largest private funders in the field, structured this program around fu

Funds target modulation, human relevance evidence, mechanism clarification, biomarker identification, and safety characterization for mitochondrial targets with high potential relevance to Parkinson's disease.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.michaeljfox.org