Sanfilippo research funding available from Foundation

July 21, 2022

Cure Sanfilippo Foundation now have three funding opportunities available for innovative research into Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS III).

Cure Sanfilippo Foundation seeks to support research that fills critical gaps in current knowledge across basic science, clinical care, and translational therapeutics (including clinical trials), which will ultimately improve the lives of children with Sanfilippo syndrome. Scientist-clinician-patient collaborations are highly encouraged and an area of active engagement for the Foundation.

Dissemination of research findings through publications and presentations are required responsibilities of funded applicants.

2022 Funding Opportunities

Pilot Funding Mechanism

$50,000 USD per year (total costs), up to two years

Submit the Letter of Intent Form to apply | Due Aug. 17, 2022

ADVANCE Sanfilippo Funding Mechanism

$50,000 USD or more per year (total costs)

Submit the Letter of Intent Form to apply | Due Aug. 17, 2022

Fellowship Award Mechanism

$60,000 USD per year (total costs), for up to two years

This award is highly competitive and need-based.

The Foundation’s aim in supporting trainees is to build a pipeline of talent among early career scientists and clinicians focused on Sanfilippo syndrome from within and outside of the field of lysosomal diseases.

Submit the Fellowship application to apply | Due Sept. 30, 2022

The Foundation is available to assist in facilitating connections with patients/caregivers to inform projects as needed.

There are currently no treatment options available for this terminal, multi-systemic, metabolic disease, but Cure Sanfilippo Foundation is working hard with the scientific community to change that.

Visit the Foundation’s Funding Opportunities page for more information about the available funding for Sanfilippo research and to download the applications.

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