Molecular Studies in hEDS & HSD Grant – Applications

Molecular Research Grant

  • Molecular Studies for hEDS & HSD Grant - 2021

    The Ehlers-Danlos Society is pleased to announce a round of grants for research into the molecular basis of disease in hEDS/HSD from an available fund of $500,000.

    The grant amount may be up to a maximum of $250,000 for studies that may take 6 months to 3 years to complete, on topics such as:
    • Gene and mutation discovery
    • Studies in animals or in vitro systems
    • Genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, or metabolic studies
    • Pathophysiological mechanisms in hEDS/HSD
    • Diagnostic markers

    For studies requiring serum or plasma, the EDS Society Biobank anticipates having serum and plasma samples within the next few months from several hundred individuals meeting the 2017 criteria for hEDS.

    In order to apply for a Molecular Studies for hEDS and HSD Grant you will be required to complete the following for submission:
    1. Completed Molecular Studies for hEDS & HSD Grant Application Form
    2. Completed Biographical Sketch for each applicant and co-applicant.
    Once completed, please complete the form below and upload the required documentation for review.

    We look forward to receiving your application.

    Molecular Studies for hEDS & HSD Grant Timeline:
    • Announcement Date – 15 January, 2021
    • Submission Deadline – 2 April, 2021
    • Award Notification – TBD
  • Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc, pages.
    Please upload your signed and completed application form here.
  • Please upload all applicants and co-applicants bio sketches here. This must include a list of publications for each applicant and co applicant for review.
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      • Check this box to acknowledge that if funded, on completion of the project you will be required to submit an abstract describing your work, written in understandable, non-expert language, for use on our web site.
      • Check this box to agree that you will acknowledge The Ehlers-Danlos Society in any resulting publication or presentation.