Young Investigator Award

Funding: Up to $200,000 over up to 2 years (predoctoral salary support up to $32,000/year for 2 years). Who can apply: Graduate students pursuing an MD, PhD, or equivalent (as well as postdoctoral fellows up to 7 years post-doctorate), affiliated with a sponsoring senior researcher's lab. Length: Up to 2 years. Assigned external CTF mentor providing career guidance. Field: Neurofibromatosis (NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis) research. Applications close around 2027-07-01 (expected; confirm on the official site).