Grants Funding for local Research
In September each year we invite researchers in the neuromuscular field and postgraduate students, to apply for research funding. We have limited funding available and have set a range of guidelines to assist applicants and trustees with the application and grant making process.
To find out more about our research focuses, please click here.
For a full list of conditions covered by MDA, please click here.
2025 Grant Applications Process
Timeline
Registrations Open: Monday 8th September 2025
Applications Close: Friday 17th October at 5.00pm
Assessment Panel Meet: Late October 2025
Applicants Notified: Mid-December 2025
Due to limited funds, applications of $20,000 or less are advised. The NRFT are supportive of research at all career stages and will dedicate the first $20,000 of available funds to post-graduate students.
You can download a Word application form or a PDF version here. Please ensure you attach a copy of your current CV with your application.
You can download the research proposal information here.
For further information on our research assessment protocols, click here.
Contact us
To speak with someone about our process, or your research, please contact us via nrft@mda.org.nz or phone 0800 800 337.