FARA’s Research Program
FARA supports research through funding competitive grants across the spectrum from basic research through drug development and clinical research programs in Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). We promote collaboration among scientists, advocate for public-private partnerships and host open forums for leading scientists to share their insights and ideas to advance therapeutic development for FA.
FARA’s Grant types, Deadlines, and Budget Limits are described in the table below. You can view special interest requests for proposals (RFPs) and other grant program updates and announcements here.
All investigators interested in FA-related research are invited to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through our submission portal. All proposed research must fall within FARA’s Grant Program Priorities. For more information on how to apply for a FARA grant, click here.
Grant types, Deadlines, and Budget Limits
| Grant types, Deadlines, and Budget Limits | ||||||
| Grant Type | Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline |
Application Deadline | Award Notice | Grant start dates | Maximum Budget (in US dollars) |
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| General Research Grant | Feb 15 Aug 15 |
Apr 15 Oct 15 |
Aug 1 Feb 1 |
Sep 1 – Oct 1 Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
$125,000 per year for 1 or 2 years | |
| Award for Innovative Mindset (AIM) | No LOI | Feb 1 | May 1 | Jun 1 – Jul 1 | $100,000 for 1 year | |
| Keith Michael Andrus Cardiac Award |
Jan 15 | Mar 15 | Jul 1 | Aug 1 – Sep 1 | $150,000 per year for 1 or 2 years |
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| Kyle Bryant Translational Research Award |
Jan 15 | Mar 15 | Jul 1 | Aug 1 – Sep 1 | $250,000 per year for 1 or 2 years |
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| Bronya J. Keats Research Collaboration Award |
Jan 15 | Mar 15 | Jul 1 | Aug 1 – Sep 1 | $200,000 per year for 1 or 2 years |
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| Postdoctoral Research Award |
Feb 15 Aug 15 |
Apr 15 Oct 15 |
Aug 1 Feb 1 |
Sep 1 – Oct 1 Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
$100,000 per year for 1 or 2 years |
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| Postdoctoral Fellowship |
Feb 15 Aug 15 |
Apr 15 Oct 15 |
Aug 1 Feb 1 |
Sep 1 – Oct 1 Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
Trainee salary up to 2 yrs |
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| Graduate Research Fellowship | Mar 15 | May 15 | Sep 1 | Oct 1 – Nov 1 | $50,000 per year up to 3 years | |
| Request for Proposals and Ad-hoc Requests |
FARA will issue requests for proposals (RFPs) on an ad-hoc basis. | |||||