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FARA RFP: Blood-Based Biomarkers for FA

Funds biomarker discovery and validation programs supporting translational research in Friedreich ataxia.

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FARA's Request for Proposals on Blood-Based Biomarkers for FA is a targeted solicitation funding research to discover and validate blood-based biomarkers for Friedreich's ataxia, with particular emphasis on investigators who already hold existing plasma or serum sample collections. The award provides up to $250,000 per year for up to two years, making it the largest single-year funding ceiling in …

Discovery and validation of blood-based biomarkers for Friedreich's ataxia, with existing plasma or serum sample collections strongly encouraged, funded up to $250,000 per year for two years.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.β€”
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