Research Grant Program
Thank you for your interest in our Research Grant Program! Since 2023, KARES has funded seed grants to academic labs studying KDM5C. In late 2025, we will fund up to one $40,000 seed grant that aligns with our research priorities.
One of the KARES Foundation’s core pillars of work is to support research that will ultimately target treatments for KDM5C–related disorders. We strongly encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and the sharing of resources as a means of accelerating progress. Research funded by the KARES Foundation is for public use in an effort to educate and promote further discovery.
Submit your Letter of Intent (LOI)
All applicants should submit a concise (1-2 pages) LOI to info@kares.foundation. The LOI should contain:
Scientific aims of the proposed project
Rough timeline
Rough budget
Direct impact on the KDM5C community
The KARES Foundation Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), Board of Directors, and external reviewers as needed will review LOIs and decide whether to extend the invitation to submit a full grant application.
LOIs for 2025 will be accepted until Sept 30, 2025. Full grant applications will be due in November, 2025. Email info@kares.foundation with questions.
There are currently no targeted treatment options for individuals affected by KDM5C genetic variants. We are interested in preclinical and translational research that might pave the way to clinical trials and improve quality of life for KDM5C-affected patients. Join our team who KARES today!
