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Award for Innovative Mindset (AIM)

Award for Innovative Mindset (AIM)

Funds high-risk, high-reward Friedreich ataxia research ideas with major translational upside.

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The FARA Award for Innovative Mindset (AIM) is a one-year, high-risk research grant designed to fund bold Friedreich's ataxia research concepts that would not ordinarily qualify for standard competitive grants due to limited preliminary data. FARA created the AIM award specifically to ensure that potentially ground-breaking ideas with insufficient pilot evidence are not crowded out by more establi…

High-risk, potentially ground-breaking Friedreich's ataxia research concepts where limited preliminary data would otherwise preclude standard grant funding, up to $100,000 for one year.

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.1 Apr 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 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.curefa.org