International funderBased in United Kingdom

Duchenne UK

London, United KingdomWebsite

About Duchenne UK

Duchenne UK is a mission-driven, research-focused funder dedicated to ending Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It primarily backs high-impact biomedical research that can move toward the clinic, including gene therapy, drug development, muscle regeneration, and clinical-trial-ready projects, while also supporting early-career clinical researchers working in neuromuscular disease. The organization often collaborates with partner charities and industry, and it funds both UK-based and selected international research where it advances DMD treatment.

Focus Areas

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) TherapeuticsGene Therapy and Delivery PlatformsTranslational Drug Development for Rare Neuromuscular DiseaseMuscle Regeneration and Anti-Fibrotic ResearchEarly-Career Clinical Research TrainingClinical Trial Readiness and Patient Access to Research

Giving Approach

Primarily large, competitive, program-specific research grants and fellowships, often through named calls with set deadlines. Awards can range from early-career fellowships up to £300,000 to major translational grants of £1 million to £2 million, and the funder frequently co-funds projects with partner organizations or industry collaborators.

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Duchenne UK

About Duchenne UK

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Giving Approach

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Open Grant Opportunities

Research Training Fellowship (RTF) — Duchenne UK & Action Medical Research (joint fellowship)

Duchenne UK

About Duchenne UK

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Research Training Fellowship (RTF) — Duchenne UK & Action Medical Research (joint fellowship)