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Funding Opportunities

DSC Request For Pilot Project Applications 2026

Opportunity Type: Pilot Grants and Other Requests for Applications

Goal: The objective of the PFC is to serve as an engine and source of funding support for translational research across these four rare brain disorders to further our understanding of biological processes and development of novel therapies. The PFC aims to support collaboration across disciplines and take advantage of key infrastructure across the consortium to drive research that enhances not only clinical understanding but also bolsters community education and family engagement, in order to accelerate development of new therapies.

Sponsor: Developmental Synaptopathies Consortium (DSC)

Eligibility Criteria: Applications will be accepted from investigators interested in research on TSC, PHTS, PMS and SYNGAP1 disorders or research across these and/or related disorders.

Application Due Date: 2026-08-31

Term: Two years