Research Application

The Duchenne Parent Project Netherlands (DPP NL) promotes research in the search for a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. DPP NL sponsors promising research projects and fellowships, fast exchange of data and stimulates international collaboration. Researchers from all countries are invited to submit a research project to DPP NL.
Duchenne Parent Project NL has invested over 20 million euro in research towards viable treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy over the last 20 years.

Application Form

Due to the COVID-19 crisis the deadline of 2020 is cancelled.

Next deadline: new deadline will be announced asap.

Download the form here and send to: research@duchenne.nl.

Fast track application

We give you the opportunity to apply for smaller projects. Please click here.

Conditions for funding

Multi-track policy: we sponsor the widest possible range of research, including basic research, rehabilitation research, quality of life and genetic research.
Innovative research for finding a cure
Avoidance of diarchy in research
Results should be generally available and measurable
Grant conditions will not be changed (click here for our contract)
Sponsored projects will be monitored closely and researchers are required to submit a progress report and final report
Based on the results of the progress report the Scientific Advisory Board advices DPP NL annually on the continuation of the sponsorship of the projects

Criteria

Projects should be in accordance with the aims of DPP NL
We encourage innovative projects
In addition projects on the effects of cough assist treatment are welcome
Both research projects and fellowships may be submitted
Funding will be for a maximum of two years
Maximum budget 100.000 euro
A PI can submit a maximum of two proposals
Please submit in English language
Give a brief description of the rationale and design of the experiments in language that is clear for reviewers outside the field
Include a clear summary for lay persons so that the parents can understand the project
DPP NL does not fund overhead or VAT expenses
Project should start within one year after approval

Important dates

Deadline: Due to the COVID-19 crisis the deadline of 2020 is cancelled. New deadline will be announced asap.
First round selection by Scientific committee
July 1, 2020 : communication of the first round selection. No feedback to the applicants
Second round of reviewing by international reviewers
Final selection by the Scientific Advisory Board
Decision by board Duchenne Parent Project NL
December 1, 2020: communication on final results

For further information, contact Roos de Jonge, research coordinator at research@duchenne.nl