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HDF Postdoctoral Fellowships

HDF Postdoctoral Fellowship

Supports postdoctoral scientists building independent research careers in Huntington disease science with collaboration and translational focus.

The Hereditary Disease Foundation (HDF) Postdoctoral Fellowship is a two-year award from a New York–based nonprofit established in 1968 that has funded Huntington's disease research since the organisation's founding by Dr. Milton Wexler. The program supports early-career scientists whose work focuses exclusively on Huntington's disease — no other disease area qualifies. HDF pays $100,000 per year

Huntington's disease research conducted by early-career postdoctoral scientists seeking to establish an independent research program in the HD field.

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.
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: hdfoundation.org