The Prader-Willi Research Foundation of Australia (PWRFA) aims to transform the lives of people living with Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) and their families by enabling innovative, and best in class research.

PWRFA welcomes applications for Australian research projects that focus on any aspect of PWS.  We will consider applications from both laboratory and clinical researchers, in either basic and/or applied science.  Research projects will be reviewed by our expert Scientific Advisory Council and MUST have scientific merit and relevance to PWS.

Relevance to PWS:

  • Does the proposed study address an important problem in the field of Prader-Willi syndrome research? 

  • How will the successful completion of the proposed studies advance our understanding of PWS and/or lead to the goal of developing effective therapies? 

  • What will be the effect of these studies on the concepts, methods, tools and/or interventions in the field of PWS and related research? 

  • Is this study likely to produce a useful resource for the PWS field?

PWRFA supports research via two funding streams:

  1. Directed and strategically-targeted funding.  Applications are accepted at any time. If you believe your research is a good fit with our strategic priorities please contact the Research Director for further discussions grants@praderwilli.org.au

  2. Open and competitive calls for PWS Research Applications.  

2024 Grant Round

The 2024 Grant Round is now closed.

At the conclusion of the 2024 round we will review the grant program to ensure we maximise the impact of the program.   The grant round aims to seed-fund Australian research projects which will improve outcomes for people with PWS.   Priority is given to projects which align with the priority areas outlined in the PWS Research Roadmap.  However, we welcome applications for research projects that focus on any aspect of PWS.   

Grant Round Flyer

Guidelines and EOI Application Form

If you have any questions regarding the PWRFA grant round, or the suitability of a project with respect to PWRFA priorities, please email diane.webster@praderwilli.org.au

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