Research Admin Offices:

• ROADS

Opportunity Type:

• Grant

Value:

One award CADASIL, value $106,000
One award CDG, value $50,000

Disciplines:

• DeGroote School of Business
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences

Sponsors:

• The Orphan Disease Center
• University of Pennsylvania

Deadlines:

Description:

The program is now open and offering up to 2 different research grant opportunities focusing on CADASIL and CDG rare diseases. This program provides a one‐year grant to support research related to a rare disease represented in the 2026 Million Dollar Bike Ride.

Eligibility:

All individuals holding a faculty‐level appointment at an academic institution or a senior scientific position at a non-profit institution or foundation are eligible to respond to this RFA. Prior MDBR recipients must have current and updated project reporting to be eligible for selection.

Application/Nomination Process:

Proposal Due Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 no later than 8pm (EST). Full application documents are to be uploaded on our website, by invitation only.

Resources:

Additional details.

Contact:

For more information on how to apply contact, Nicole Fiorillo, Senior Advisor, ROADS.