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SUMMARY:[ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - MDA Venture Philanthropy | Rese
 arch Funding ]
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTSTAMP:20260916T034322Z
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CATEGORIES:Call for proposal
DESCRIPTION:Aim: MDA Venture Philanthropy (MVP) is the Muscular Dystrophy 
 Association's drug development program\, which operates within MDA's Trans
 lational Research program. MVP is exclusively focused on funding the disco
 very and clinical application of treatments and cures for neuromuscular di
 seases.\n \nAdapting elements of the venture capital model\, the MVP busi
 ness plan is characterized by an emphasis on measurable results along with
  deep involvement by its scientific and industry advisers. MVP evaluates a
 nd makes targeted investments in for-profit and not-for-profit companies a
 nd academics developing therapeutics for neuromuscular diseases. MVP funds
  projects from proof-of-principle studies through phase 2 trials.\n \nDur
 ation:      2 years\n \nFunding:        Research and Developmen
 t: max $300’000\n                        Preclini
 cal: max $500’000\n                        Clinic
 al: max $1’000’000\n \nEligibility: Biotechnology\, pharmaceutical or
  other companies are eligible for MVP funding. MVP also may choose to inve
 st in academic projects that fit within the mission of MDA’s translation
 al research program\, whereby the project has a path toward clinical devel
 opment. Companies may be public or private\, and MVP does not discriminate
  between U.S. and international projects.\n \nBudget: Applicants may budg
 et for salary support\, materials\, supplies\, consumables\, travel costs 
 for scientific meetings\, and other expenses as justified. Budget and budg
 et justification must be included with the application.\n \nHow to Apply:
  Letters of Intent must first be submitted via proposalCENTRAL .\nIf the L
 oI is successful\, the applicant will be requested to conduct an interview
  via webinar to provide further information. Select applicants will then b
 e invited to submit a full application package.  For more details on requ
 irements\, see the Application Instructions.\n \nDeadlines:  Letters of 
 Intent have biannual deadlines (01-Mar\, 01-Dec)\n \nFurther information\
 n\n	More information about the program is available on the Association’s
  website and in the Application Instructions\n	The application portal prop
 osalCENTRAL can be found here\n	For any other questions\, please contact t
 he Research Office\n
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