Graduate Student Award 2026

Deadline: Feb 27, 2026

phd

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About the Program

The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF), in collaboration with the Mito Foundation (Australia), is pleased to announce the 2026 Research Grant Program. This initiative is dedicated to advancing research that leads to improved diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately cures for individuals affected by primary mitochondrial disease (PMD).

🎁 Benefits

Maximum Award Amount: Up to USD $25,000 total.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this award, applicants must:

Be PhD graduate students who have advanced to candidacy (completed qualifying examinations).
Work under the supervision of an advisor conducting mitochondrial disease research.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 27 February, 2026
Interested applicants can apply via the official application portal.

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the program and apply through the official portal: United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation & Mito Foundation Research Grant Program Graduate Student Award

For further details and to submit your application, visit the official portal linked above.

Benefits

Max award amount: Up to USD $25,000 total

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