Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026
NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
About This Grant
PROJECT SUMMARY The Midwest Zebrafish Meeting (MWZM) is a biennial scientific conference that brings together researchers using the zebrafish model to study fundamental questions in developmental biology, reproduction, genetics, and disease. The meeting serves as a key regional hub for fostering collaboration, technical training, and early- career development in the zebrafish research community across the Midwest, with participation from researchers nationwide. This year, MWZM will be hosted at the Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is centrally located in the Midwest, and easily accessible via plane, train, or automobile. The Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) is well equipped to host a meeting of this size (approximately 175 attendees), with an auditorium and break-out rooms, AV specialists, and Events Team support on site. VARI is located within walking distance of hotels and restaurants. We have arranged for discounted hotel blocks at two neighboring hotels. Zebrafish are a powerful vertebrate model organism uniquely suited for real-time imaging, high-throughput genetic manipulation, and modeling of human developmental disorders. The MWZM will highlight zebrafish research in areas such as visualizing development, tissue patterning, neural development and regeneration, germ and stem cell biology, cardiovascular and hematopoietic development, and disease modeling. This R13 application requests support to enhance the MWZM’s ability to advance research and training in the areas of development and disease, especially neurobiology and cardiovascular biology. The meeting will feature keynote lectures, invited and contributed talks, poster sessions, and technical workshops that highlight zebrafish-based discoveries from researchers in the Midwest. Special emphasis will be placed on providing early-career researchers with opportunities to present their work and participate in professional development sessions. R13 support will ensure the continued success and accessibility of the meeting by helping to offset operational costs, providing travel assistance to trainees, and disseminating educational resources beyond the conference itself. Through this support, MWZM will continue to promote scientific excellence, accelerate biomedical discovery, and strengthen the workforce.
Grant Summary
Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026 is a NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development grant providing up to $20K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2027-05-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $20K
2027-05-31
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Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026?
Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026 is offered by NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026 provide?
Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026 provides up to $20K per award from NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026 deadline?
Applications for Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026 are due 2027-05-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026?
To apply for Midwest Zebrafish Meeting 2026, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.