Research projects vary widely in their funding needs according to the complexity of the factors affecting the disease and difficulties in collecting the data.

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At the lower end of the project are costs for diseases such as migraine and acne, where a detailed questionnaire and postal sample will provide the necessary research data without needing individual visits. Though difficult to predict, research time can also be modest in some studies. Where a detailed clinical examination of twin pairs within a selected group is necessary, costs typically exceed £200,000.



The CDRF, unlike other charities, will accept suggestions for disease areas to study - depending on the donation size.

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Below is a breakdown of all our funding needs.