Grants
For the thousands of children and young adults worldwide who are afflicted with NPC the APMRF’s goal means life. This research effort is a race against time. Medical research is costly, but it’s our hope in saving the lives NPC patients.
The Parseghian Fund currently funds multiple labs around the world. This funding supports an international research program:
- To expedite a treatment and cure for NPC disease
- To promote collaborative NPC research efforts among the world’s leading experts in cholesterol metabolism, cell biology, neurobiology, genetics, pharmacology and other areas of science
- To study NPC disease that may also further the cause of other neurodegenerative diseases as well as cholesterol storage disorders
The research program is directed by a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of internationally acclaimed scientists.
The 2026 Request for Proposals is now closed
Current APMRF funding
The APMRF at Notre Dame is currently funding multiple high-impact & collaborative grants to help find a cure for NPC disease. Click below for information on each of the funded grants.
Applying for Grants
The mission of the APMRF is to promote research that furthers understanding of the molecular basis of Niemann Pick Type C disease and targets development of novel strategies to treat and/or cure the disease. For more information please read the rest of the RFP including the General Information section.
2027 Request for Proposals (RFP) research grants will provide support for up to $125,000 for the period of one year beginning July 1, 2027.
Please check back after February 1, 2027 for more information.