ICNMD 2026
7-11 July 2026, Florence, Italy
The aim of the ICNMD Congresses is to offer attendees an updated view on neuromuscular disorders and that networking opportunities increase their international experience and collaborations.
Abstract submission until January 16th, early bird Registration until March 27th
5th International Scientific Congress on Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Budapest, 11-14 March 2026
The goal of the scientific congress is to bring together an international and multidisciplinary group of scientists and health-care professionals. It provides a venue to present and exchange breakthrough ideas relating to SMA, especially also in light of the patient-relevance of their findings, and to cement existing and stimulate new collaborations. The congress is also a platform for talented young researchers. Together with experienced scientists, health-care professionals, and patient experts, they will discuss, debate and dissect significant new developments and advancements related to SMA.
The Branco Weiss Fellowship
Fellowships for Postdocs up to 5 years, grant covers salary, consumables and travel expenses.
Grants of the Fredreich's Ataxia Research Alliance
The FARA Grant Program is a competitive funding mechanism that supports research in Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) including basic research, preclinical drug development, and clinical research. The FARA Grant Program aims to advance therapeutic development for FA by supporting established FA researchers, recruiting new investigators to the field, and building the next generation of FA scientists.
AFM Call for proposals
Eligible topics: The development of new therapeutic concepts for rare diseases and the understanding of the causes and mechanisms of neuromuscular diseases
Deadline for Trampoline Grants, Research Grants, Postdoctoral Fellowships: 20 January 2026, 17:00
Deadline for PhD Fellowships: 10 March 2026, 17:00
Grant opportunity
Bangerter-Rhyner Foundation
The foundation limits itself to projects within Switzerland and submitted by a medical professional. No projects involving animal testing.
Grant opportunities
Post Doc Mobility: The fellowships are aimed at researchers with a doctorate and at researchers who will complete their doctorate within nine months after the submission deadline. Researchers with a medical degree that includes a doctorate are also eligible to apply. The fellowships are generally awarded for 24 months, but never for less than 12 months. Recipients of an ongoing Postdoc.Mobility fellowship may apply for a return grant of 3 to 12 months. Deadline: 3 February 2026, 17:00
Starting grants: The SNSF Starting Grants 2026 call is aimed at researchers interested in leading their own research project and team in Switzerland. These grants represent the SNSF's highest level of career funding. Deadline: 5 May 2026, 17:00; online event: 19 Febraury 2026
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: March 1st
New directions in Biology and Disease of Skeletal Muscle Conference
Forth Lauderdale, USA, 7-10 June 2026
The conference will highlight current developments in muscle biology, disease, and therapy with presentations by leading international researchers.
Abstracts for orla presentations until March 8th, for poster presentations until May 7th
