Research is Critical To Serving The Cause and The Community
The GBS|CIDP Foundation International believes in supporting research on GBS, CIDP, and variants by funding grants for projects that contribute to the knowledge of, and towards an eventual cure for, GBS, CIDP, and variants.
To date, we have committed $8 million towards basic and translational research.
As part of the GBS|CIDP Foundation International’s mission to provide education and support research, we offer research grants to qualified applicants. Grants are made possible through the benevolence of many sources, including the Helen S. Manheimer Research Fund, contributions from individuals who have been personally touched by GBS, CIDP, or variants, and by several commercial sources. Through the generosity of these contributors, to whom the Foundation is most grateful, we are able to offer a Research Grant Program. The GBS|CIDP Foundation International has worldwide representation, sharing resources with local support group chapters nationally and internationally.
GBS|CIDP Foundation International: Types of Grants Awarded
Foundation funding interests include GBS, both demyelinating and axonal variants, Miller Fisher syndrome, CIDP, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and others. Research interests cover a broad range of subjects including development of methods to more rapidly diagnose these disorders, creation of educational and communication programs to inform patients and families of the Foundation’s availability, identification of mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of family disorders, development of more effective treatments to limit the disease process, prevent complications and reduce long-term adverse sequelae.
Discovery Awards
This type of grant awards up to $100,000 per year for a period of two years to intermediate/experienced researchers seeking to answer complex research questions about GBS, CIDP, or variants.
Elevation Awards
This grant awards of up to $50,000 for 1 year may be distributed to fund smaller projects OR portions of projects. This award category is available at the discretion of the Foundation. Please email grants@gbs-cidp.org to confirm the availability of Elevation Awards in any given year before applying.
MMN Elevation Award
In 2022 the Foundation initiated fundraising efforts to support research specifically for better treatments and diagnosis of Multifocal Motor Neuropathy. As a result of these efforts we are announcing the first ever Request for Applications for a MMN specific grant. Please email grants@gbs-cidp.org to confirm the availability of Elevation Awards in any given year before applying.
Benson Fellowship
Benson Fellowship is a three-year fellowship that provides an opportunity for scientists to engage in peripheral nerve of study. The Fellowship provides funds of up to $150,000 for three years, but only one Benson fellowship is awarded every three year period.
Application Procedure and Deadlines
| November 1 | Letter of Intent |
| December 15 | Notification of Grant Status and Full Application |
| January 31 | Full Application Deadline by Midnight |
| March 15 | Grant Committee Reviews Full Applications |
| April 15 | Presentation by Grant Committee to Board of Directors for Approval |
| May 30 | Announcement of Awards |
| June 1 | First installment payout to Awardee(s) |
*If an application is approved for funding the applicant should submit institutional approval for animal or/ and human subject studies prior to disbursement of Grant Funds.*
GBS|CIDP Foundation International launched a patient registry in February of 2019 that can be made available for research projects. Click here to learn more about patient registry.
Apply For Research Grants and Fellows
In 2021, the Foundation will only grant Discovery Awards
Department of Defense (DOD)
The Department of Defense (DOD) maintains a research funding program called the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) with significant funding opportunities for relevant conditions. Researchers are able to apply to this program for funding for GBS and Peripheral Neuropathy Research, and this webinar will help you to better understand the goals of the funding programs and how to apply. The Foundation is proud to advocate to the US Senate every year to ensure this money can go towards GBS and Peripheral Neuropathy Research. Learn more about the program for below (NOTE this information applies to FY23).
