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MDF 2026 Pilot Grants RFA The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) Contact: Tanya Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer, MDF +1-415-800-7777 | [email protected] Location: Canada, United States and Eligible International Sites Application Deadline: 03/20/2026 Link to posting The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pilot Grants RFA . This one-year award supports researchers advancing basic, translational, or clinical research in myotonic dystrophy (DM), with a focus on treatment, care, and therapeutic development. Development of diagnostics and biomarkers Progression/natural history Identification and validation of drug treatment endpoints Standards of care and care integration, including nursing, social work, and psychology Epidemiology, economics, and support services Therapeutic development, particularly, but not limited to, early-stage projects where success can leverage larger investments Timeline: Date Issued: January 12, 2026 Selection Notification: by June 22, 2026 Period of Award: August 1, 2026 July 31, 2027 Anticipated Award: Anticipated Award: $50,000 Number of Awards: To be determined based on applicant mix and available #J-18808-Ljbffr