After a successful inaugural program in 2025, Fight Parkinson’s is pleased to support further research funding in the next year.
Seed Funding Grants are available for both clinical and basic science research, with each category offering a grant of $30,000. These grants underpin Fight Parkinson’s ongoing commitment to raise funds to support research focused on the prevention, improvement of life, and eventual cure for Parkinson’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS), and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
This is a seed funding program designed to stimulate new ideas, build research capacity, and support both emerging and established researchers.
Key Details:
- Grant categories: Clinical Research and Basic Science Research
- Funding: $30,000 per category
- Eligibility: Open to researchers working on projects starting in 2026 and related to Parkinson’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS), and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
- Submission deadline: 5:00 PM, Monday 9 March 2026
- Submission details: Applications should be submitted as a single PDF to [email protected], addressed to the Fight Parkinson’s Grants Review Committee.
Fight Parkinson’s is proud to contribute to the advancement of research that aims to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s, and ultimately to find a cure. We encourage researchers to submit their applications and contribute to this important mission.
Direct all grant related enquiries attention to Fight Parkinson’s Grants Review Committee at [email protected] or call (03) 8809 0400.
Lead Chief Investigators successful in the 2025 round are not eligible to apply as lead Cis in 2026 but may participate as co-investigators.
About Fight Parkinson’s:
Fight Parkinson’s is dedicated to raising awareness, supporting research, and providing advocacy for those living with Parkinson’s, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS), or Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Our mission is to empower people living with Parkinson’s to get the most out of life, to be their own advocate, and to raise funds to support research in delivering effective therapies, treatments, and a cure.
