MDF 2026 Pilot Grants RFA

MDF 2026 Pilot Grants RFA The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) Contact:

Tanya Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer, MDF +1-415-800-7777 | grants@myotonic.org Location:

Canada, United States and Eligible International Sites Application Deadline:

03/20/2026 Link to posting

The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) is now accepting applications for its

2026 Pilot Grants RFA . This one-year award supports researchers advancing basic, translational, or clinical research in myotonic dystrophy (DM), with a focus on treatment, care, and therapeutic development.

Development of diagnostics and biomarkers

Progression/natural history

Identification and validation of drug treatment endpoints

Standards of care and care integration, including nursing, social work, and psychology

Epidemiology, economics, and support services

Therapeutic development, particularly, but not limited to, early-stage projects where success can leverage larger investments

Timeline:

Date Issued: January 12, 2026

Selection Notification: by June 22, 2026

Period of Award: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027

Anticipated Award:

Anticipated Award: $50,000

Number of Awards: To be determined based on applicant mix and available

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