The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) (LOI)

Support research that advances the understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome, with a possibility of a second year of funding upon competitive renewal. Funding priorities identified by the foundation include 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; and drug repurposing for PWS. Funding: $100,000 for year. Indirect costs of up to 8% are allowed.

https://www.thrasherresearch.org/early-career-award?lang=eng