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HDF Research Grants

HDF Research Grant

Supports Huntington disease researchers pursuing creative studies and translational advances toward stronger care, biomarkers, and disease understanding.

The Hereditary Disease Foundation (HDF) Research Grant funds experienced scientists pursuing promising and creative basic or translational research on Huntington's disease, with the explicit aim of generating preliminary data that positions recipients to secure larger follow-on funding from sources such as the National Institutes of Health. The HDF was established in 1968 by Dr. Milton Wexler and

Promising and creative basic or translational research on Huntington's disease, intended to generate preliminary data supporting larger follow-on funding from NIH or similar sources.

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.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: hdfoundation.org