The ECD Global Alliance invites early career investigators to submit Letters of Intent for research focused on Erdheim-Chester Disease.
This funding opportunity provides up to $60,000 USD for a two-year research project that advances scientific understanding and helps improve outcomes for people affected by ECD.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be within ten years of completing their terminal research degree, postdoctoral training, medical residency, fellowship, or equivalent. International submissions are welcome. Applicants must not have previously received an ECDGA Early Career Investigator Grant.
Onderzoeksprioriteiten
Strong consideration will be given to projects that:
- Include collaboration across institutions
- Onderzoeksresultaten toepassen in de klinische praktijk
- Maak gebruik van het ECD-patiëntenregister bij Memorial Sloan Kettering
Submission requirements
Applicants must submit one PDF using the ECDGA 2026 LOI Submission Form, along with a project budget prepared using the ECDGA LOI Budget Proposal template. Both of these can be found HERE!
Review the complete grant guidelines
Intentieverklaringen moeten uiterlijk op 28 november 2026 worden ingediend.
For questions, please contact Diane Schriner, ECDGA Board President, at Diane.Schriner@Erdheim-Chester.org of +1-269-605-3680.