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ENMC workshops, application open

ENMC organises and finances workshops on application basis. Topics of the workshops vary from outcome measures, clinical trial readiness and preclinical studies, to diagnosis and care for all neuromuscular diseases.

Deadline for regular workshops and themed workshops: September 1st


Grant opportunities

Upcoming dedlines:

ERC Advanced Grant: 27 August 2026
ERC Plus grant: 2 September 2026
ERC Proof-of-concept Grant: 17 September 2026
ERC Starting Grant: 14 October 2026


Grant opportunity

The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) supports research to improve quality of life and advance treatments for myotonic dystrophy, offering multiple funding opportunities and resources to strengthen scientific progress in the field.

Deadline: September 4th


Grant opportunity

Bangerter-Rhyner Foundation

The foundation limits itself to projects within Switzerland and submitted by a medical professional. No projects involving animal testing.

Deadlines: September 30th and January 31st


Grant opportunity

Investigators active in ALS research or in broadly related fields are encouraged to submit proposals relevant to ALS.

Deadline: 30 September 2026


DACH-NMD Kick-Off Meeting
Network for Neuromuscular Research in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland

online, 27 November 2026, 9:00-13:00

This meeting is aimed especially at early- to mid-career scientists and physicians working on neuromuscular disorders across the lifespan. Established investigators and clinicians interested in collaborative research are equally welcome.

Abstracts and registration per E-mail until September 1st


Advances in Skeletal Muscle Biology

Gainesville, USA, 17-19 March 2027

This conference is well suited for informal interactions and the presentation of data that might be too preliminary for a larger audience. Overall, the goal is to facilitate advances in skeletal muscle biology through discussions that promote new ideas, research lines, and collaborations. The meeting will include a grant writing workshop oriented toward trainees and new investigators with focus on NIH grants as well as poster sessions

More information here


MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference

Orlando, USA, 21-24 March 2027

This conference is well suited for informal interactions and the presentation of data that might be too preliminary for a larger audience. Overall, the goal is to facilitate advances in skeletal muscle biology through discussions that promote new ideas, research lines, and collaborations. The meeting will include a grant writing workshop oriented toward trainees and new investigators with focus on NIH grants as well as poster sessions

Early bird fees until 31 December 2026


20th UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2027

London, 20-21 April 2027

The event is designed as a scientific meeting to promote and share cutting edge clinical and scientific advances in the neuromuscular field, and to encourage new research and collaborations. The event included invited guest lectures with Q&A, research posters, and flash and platform presentations from early career scientists.

More details to follow