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Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellowship

Supports junior ALS postdocs through research fellowships to strengthen real-world implementation.

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The Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a flagship early-career award of The ALS Association, funded through the generosity of the Safenowitz family, the Hugh and Herbert Hoffman ALS Impact Fund, and other philanthropic contributors. The program provides junior postdoctoral scientists with up to $150,000 in direct costs over two years — $75,000 per year — to pursue research of hig…

ALS pathobiology, biomarkers, risk-factor research, new target validation, -omics analysis, ALS management. Drug development studies and clinical trials are out of scope.

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.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.als.org