The Rare-to-Common Neurodegeneration Impact Prize, from the NCL-Stiftung, supports outstanding cooperative research projects at the interface between the rare childhood dementia CLN3 (Batten Disease) and more common neurodegenerative diseases (ND’s) such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, as well as aging.
The Foundation aims to attract researchers from these fields to bring fresh ideas to both fields and increase visibility of rare childhood dementias such as NCL in the wider ND field. Thematic Focus is on CLN3 / jNCL and one of the following areas:
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Cellular ageing processes
- AMD and retinal degeneration
- Lysosomal dysfunction
Applications are open to two cooperating research groups submitting a joint project. One group must be conducting research in the field of CLN3, and the other in one of the areas listed under Section 4. Both groups must be affiliated with scientific institutions. No further institutional requirements apply. The call is open to researchers based in German and international institutions.
Deadlines:
- Project outline: August 31, 2026
- Full project application: October 31, 2026