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2025 CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF) Research Grant Program

CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF)

Location: Open internationally

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to applicants from all countries and sectors (academic, non-profit, industry)

• Projects must align with CMTRF’s mission to accelerate treatments or cures for CMT

• Strong preliminary data and clear translational potential preferred

• Multidisciplinary collaborations encouraged

• For-profit organizations eligible if outcomes align with CMTRF’s goals and potential IP agreements are transparent

The CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF) invites global researchers and organizations to submit proposals aimed at advancing therapies and cures for Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT).
The foundation supports innovative, high-impact projects that bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical treatments.
Funding is open to academic institutions, non-profits, for-profit biotech companies, and research hospitals worldwide.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to applicants from all countries and sectors (academic, non-profit, industry)

• Projects must align with CMTRF’s mission to accelerate treatments or cures for CMT

• Strong preliminary data and clear translational potential preferred

• Multidisciplinary collaborations encouraged

• For-profit organizations eligible if outcomes align with CMTRF’s goals and potential IP agreements are transparent

Funding / Coverage:

• Typical award: USD 100,000 – 200,000 per year (1 – 3 years)

• Larger budgets may be considered for exceptional proposals

• Indirect costs (overheads) capped at 10%

• Continued funding dependent on achieving clearly defined milestones

• May include funding for personnel, supplies, and relevant research expenses

17 december 2025

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