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CURE-MSA Grant Program

Empowering Bold, Collaborative Research to Advance the Future of MSA Care

Mission MSA is proud to offer the CURE-MSA Grant Program, a competitive research funding opportunity available exclusively to our designated Centers of Excellence (COEs). This program supports high-impact, multi-center studies aligned with the Mission MSA Research Roadmap—designed to accelerate discovery, improve quality of life, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in multiple system atrophy (MSA) research.

Application Timeline

Application opens: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Application deadline: Sunday, September 15, 2025

Submission platform: Submittable

Program Overview

The CURE-MSA Grant Program was created to fuel bold, collaborative science that brings together experts across our Centers of Excellence network. Each proposal must include participation from at least three (3) COEs across three or more U.S. Census regions (or international equivalents).

KEY DETAILS

  • Funding Amount: Up to $100,000 per project
  • Grant Duration: 2 years
  • Application Process: One-stage (no letter of intent required)

Focus Areas:

  • Biomarker Discovery
  • Care or Disease-Modifying Interventions
  • Symptom Management
  • Natural History of MSA

Tools to Help You Prepare

To help you prepare, we’ve included the full program overview below, which outlines eligibility criteria, project requirements, and application guidelines. You’ll also find a shareable flyer that provides a quick snapshot of the CURE-MSA Grant Program—ideal for internal reference or sharing with potential collaborators.

Questions?

We are here to help. For inquiries or guidance on proposal planning, reach out to Mission MSA’s Research and Medical Education Manager, Jessie Iregui, at jessie.iregui@missionmsa.org.