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FARA Named Research Awards

FARA Named Research Awards

Funds named Friedreich ataxia research programs in cardiac, translational, and collaboration areas.

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FARA administers three named annual awards that share the spring application calendar (Letter of Intent due 15 February, full application due 15 April), each targeting a distinct research domain within Friedreich's ataxia. The Keith Michael Andrus Cardiac Award funds research on the cardiac mechanisms of FA β€” including molecular pathways, cardiac metabolism, and therapy development to reduce cardi…

Cardiac FA research (Andrus Award), translational and pre-clinical FA therapeutic development (Bryant Award), and multi-institutional FA collaboration with international preference (Keats Award).

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.15 Apr 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” 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.β€”

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.curefa.org