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NORD Issues RFPs for 2017 Research Grants for Study of Rare Diseases


 

US and international researchers are invited to apply for NORD research grants in the 2017 funding cycle. Seven grants are available at this time for study of the following five rare diseases: alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of the pulmonary veins (ACD/MPV, appendix cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), cat eye syndrome, malonic aciduria and post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS).

June 23, 2017, is the deadline to submit an initial application. See full RFPs and download abstract templates on the NORD website. In addition, information is available about other research funding being offered by NORD member organizations.

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