ALS Network and ALS United Announce Call for Letters of Intent for New ALS Research Funding

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The ALS Network, in partnership with ALS United, has announced that Letters of Intent (LOIs) for ALS research funding will be accepted from March 16 through April 20, 2026, as part of the organizations' expanding ALS Research Innovation Initiative. This joint funding opportunity reflects a growing commitment to advancing bold scientific ideas that have the potential to accelerate discoveries and improve outcomes for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Why it matters

The ALS Research Innovation Initiative is designed to support forward-thinking projects that challenge conventional approaches and push the field toward meaningful breakthroughs in ALS research. Collaboration between organizations like the ALS Network and ALS United is essential to changing the course of ALS and investing in promising ideas that can empower researchers working to unlock new possibilities for people living with this devastating disease.

The details

Through this initiative, the ALS Network and ALS United are inviting researchers to submit innovative and imaginative proposals designed to drive meaningful advances in the ALS field. The funding opportunity underscores the power of collaboration in accelerating research and supporting new pathways toward treatments and cures.

• Letters of Intent (LOIs) for ALS research funding will be accepted from March 16 through April 20, 2026.

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What’s next

Researchers and institutions interested in applying are encouraged to review the guidelines and submit a Letter of Intent between March 16 and April 20, 2026.