Up to A$25,000 for Mitochondrial Disease Research – Mito Foundation Incubator Grants

The Mito Foundation Incubator Grants support innovative, early-stage research into primary mitochondrial disease. The funding is designed to help researchers undertake preliminary studies and generate the evidence needed to pursue larger external research grants.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to A$25,000 in grant funding

• Funding for projects lasting up to 12 months

• Support for innovative preliminary research into primary mitochondrial disease

• Funding intended to generate early data that could unlock larger future research grants

• Co-funding is encouraged but not required

• Funding cannot cover infrastructure, on-costs or other indirect costs

• Applications are assessed on impact, innovation, methodology, research-team quality and value for money.

Who can apply?

• Researchers working on primary mitochondrial disease

• Both Australian and international researchers are eligible

• Projects must represent innovative research rather than established research programmes

• Proposals should demonstrate potential benefit for people affected by mitochondrial disease

• Applications undergo expert peer review by the Mito Foundation's Scientific and Medical Advisory Panel.

Application status: Applications are currently open.