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FARA Postdoctoral & Graduate Training Awards

FARA Postdoctoral & Graduate Training Awards

Supports postdoctoral and graduate researchers entering new Friedreich ataxia studies.

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FARA offers three early-career training mechanisms under the postdoctoral and graduate umbrella, collectively designed to recruit and retain young investigators in the FA research field. The Postdoctoral Research Award provides up to $100,000 per year for one to two years; the trainee must be named as PI rather than the advisor, must commit at least 75% effort, and must have completed 18 or more m…

Friedreich's ataxia research by postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, covering dissertation-based projects, early postdoctoral awards, and postdoctoral fellowships for trainees with limited prior FA-lab experience.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 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