HD Human Biology Project
The Human Biology Project was launched in 2013 with the goal of fostering innovative research in collaboration with HD clinics to better understand the biology of Huntington’s disease as it occurs in humans. HDSA encourages researchers to consider one of HDSA’s 54 Centers of Excellence as a potential collaborator, but applicants may propose to work with any HD clinic around the world.
Letter of Intent Deadline: 5/6/22
Duration
1-2 years
Funding
Upper: $150,000USD
- 1-2 years of funding to support a scientist working collaboratively with an HD clinic anywhere in the world
- Awards up to $75,000/year ($50,000 salary support and $25,000 research budget)
- Recipient must commit at least 50% effort to the project
Eligibility
- Open to researchers from around the world regardless of position/title
- Preference given to young postdoctoral and clinical investigators (PhD and/or MDs) who are not yet independent
- Innovative ideas from non-scientists will also be accepted and encouraged
- Applications from for-profit institutions are welcome
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