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.

研究重点

Strong consideration will be given to projects that:

  • Include collaboration across institutions
  • Translate research findings into clinical settings
  • 利用纪念斯隆-凯特琳癌症中心的ECD患者登记系统

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

意向书的提交截止日期为2026年11月28日。.

Submit your Letter of Intent

For questions, please contact Diane Schriner, ECDGA Board President, at Diane.Schriner@Erdheim-Chester.org 或 +1-269-605-3680.