International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association Student Research Scholarship
The International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association is a non-profit organization designed to provide
support, information, and research to those touched by mosaic Down syndrome. To increase the number
of studies on mosaic Down syndrome (mDs) and Down syndrome (Ds), we will be offering two $500 scholarships to master’s level students studying mosaic down syndrome or related topics.
Applications will be accepted twice a year (September 15th and March 15th) and awardees will be selected within one month of the application deadline (October 15th and April 15th). Two scholarships will be awarded in each 12 month period.
Topics for research are not limited to mDs, but can include studies on individual clinical features of mDs
(ie. atrioventricular septal defects, autism, thyroid disorders). Chosen students will gain access to members of IMDSA for use in their research. All studies involving IMDSA families require IRB approval.
Scholarship funding is expected to be used at the awardee’s discretion for research expenses. Awardees
may also apply for an additional $250.00 award to fly to and from our biannual conference to collect data, present data, and get to know the families at IMDSA. Exceptional projects can apply for a second year of funding.
At the culmination of the funding period (1 year), awardees are expected to submit a brief report on the progress made in their research. This report can be replaced by a journal publication.
You can stay up to date on this and other activities of IMDSA by visiting our website http://www.imdsa.org. Also available on our website is a list of principle investigators looking for students to carry out a research projects on mDs!
Application material and questions should be directed to:
Brandy Hellard
brandy@imdsa.org
