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MLSC Neuroscience Consortium

MLSC Neuroscience Consortium

Invests in preclinical neuroscience teams at Massachusetts institutions through the MLSC Neuroscience Consortium to advance neurodegenerative research readiness.

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The MLSC Neuroscience Consortium is a co-funded translational research grant program administered by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) in partnership with eight pharmaceutical and medtech companies: AbbVie, Biogen, Celgene, General Electric, Lundbeck, Merck, Novartis, and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals. Since launching in 2013, the consortium has committed nearly $10 million and supported mo…

Pre-clinical translational neuroscience research at Massachusetts institutions, with particular emphasis on Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases anchored in human disease genetics.

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.31 Aug 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.masslifesciences.com