The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF) is the only organization in the world dedicated to discovering the cure and effective treatment for Progeria and its aging related disorders through medical research, outreach and education. Progeria is a rare, fatal, "premature aging" disease that affects children, who die of heart disease at an average age of 13 years. Scientific studies have linked the Progeria disease process to the same heart disease that afflicts millions, and the aging that affects us all.

Visit the PRF Web site for complete program information: www.progeriaresearch.org

Awards of up to $50,000 US per year, for up to two years are available from PRF to support investigators for basic science research aimed at developing effective treatments and/or cure for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and its aging related disorders. Principal investigators must hold post-doctoral positions or beyond. Awards will be granted only to applicants affiliated with institutions with 501(c)3 status, or the equivalent for foreign institutions.

RFP Link: http://www.progeriaresearch.org/grant_application.html or contact the Progeria Research Foundation at 978-535-2594 or info@progeriaresearch.org