The MDC encourages young researchers to pursue careers in movement disorders through our pilot grant funding. In 2015, the MDC established our Pilot Grant Program to help these young researchers begin their careers.
Pilot projects are typically smaller and are used to test a theory before undertaking a larger project. This small group of data can help prove an idea is worth exploring.
Our pilot grant program also lets young researchers gain experience of the grant process.
We have awarded nine grants in four years with funding totaling over $100,000. These grants have resulted in publications in NIH-funded clinical trials, publications in scholarly journals, and presentations at international conferences.