The ODC is offering 3 research opportunities focusing on 3 different rare diseases. This program provides a one-year grant to support research related to a rare disease represented in the 2025 Million Dollar Bike Ride. Number of awards and dollar amounts vary per disease based on fundraising totals by each disease team.

The MDBR 2025 Pilot Grants are open to the international community holding a faculty‐level appointment at an academic institution or a senior scientific position at a non-profit institution or foundation

Full Applications (by invitation only) are Due:

Monday, October 20, 2025 by 8PM EST.

To Apply:

Step 1 - Please review the 2025 MDBR Pilot Grant Program RFA Guidelines.

Step 2 - Download and complete the below forms:

Step 3 - Complete the Application Form on Submittable.

Research Areas for the 2025 MDBR Grant Program:

1. CADASIL

2. UGDH

3. ZC4H2