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The Young Investigator Award for Early-Career NF Researchers 2026 is now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Opportunity Details
The Young Investigator Award is CTF’s longest running award program, and provides two-year salary support to early career NF researchers, such as senior doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers, to help them get established as independent NF investigators. Since its inception, several YIAs have made groundbreaking research findings and notable publications through this program, and many have advanced to become leaders in the NF research and clinical communities. The main function of the YIA program has been to serve as a ‘seeding mechanism’ for researchers to secure larger grants, such as from the NIH and CDMRP NFRP.
Career Advancement
Acts as a springboard for securing larger grants like NIH and CDMRP NFRP.
Helps recipients build a strong publication record and gain visibility in the NF research community.
Research Support
Provides funding to pursue innovative NF research under the guidance of a senior mentor.
Enables researchers to generate groundbreaking findings that contribute to the field.
Professional Development
Encourages leadership growth within the NF research and clinical communities.
Offers a platform to establish credibility and build a long-term research career.
Inclusive Opportunity
Open to applicants worldwide with no citizenship restrictions.
Supports both doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, expanding access across career stages.
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