FPWR Research Grants

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research is dedicated to fostering and supporting research that will advance the understanding and treatment of PWS.
Priority will be given to the following areas of research, although alternative areas of high scientific merit will also be considered:

• Genotype to phenotype: understanding PWS genetics / how loss of PWS-critical region genes leads to the phenotype
• Neurobiology of hunger / feeding behavior in PWS
• Neurobiology of cognitive deficits, maladaptive behavior and mental illness in PWS
• Clinical care research: evaluation of existing drugs and interventions to improve health and quality of life in PWS
• Therapeutics development for PWS- Genetic therapies; novel pharmaceuticals; drug repurposing for PWS

Funding: $100,000 per year
Duration: 1 year (optional renewal for another year)

Research Authority due date; 7.9.17

LOI (required) due date: 15.9.17
Full proposal due date: 15.11.17