Qualifying Factors

POSTDOCTORAL research only.

HGF will only consider topics relevant to human GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT, including but not limited to areas of biology, psychosocial, and nutrition, with special consideration given for the chondrodystrophies.

Amounts awarded will be $10,000 each.

The grants are never distributed before the end of the year.

No part of the grant shall be used toward administrative overhead.

HGF requires a synopsis of the research to be submitted in the following year.

Letter of Intent

An NIH type biographical sketch and two-page* LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) should be sent to HGF at address below by MAY 15, 2008.  All letters received by HGF will be submitted to the HGF Research Committee, members of which consist of scientists and physicians.  The topics most relevant to HGF interests will be selected.  The applicants selected will be notified by mail by JUNE 30, 2008, at which time HGF will request submission of a Full Grant Application in NIH Format.  Although the use of the NIH form is not necessary, it is recommended that the applicant use the NIH form as a guideline.  The submission of the Full Grant Application will be due at the HGF national office no later than SEPTEMBER 1, 2008.

Notice of awards will be sent on or near NOVEMBER 15, 2008.

Attached file(s) via e-mail will be accepted: hgf1@hgfound.org
Files must be in readable/printable presentation format.

Send applications and correspondence to: 

                                                                        2008 Small Grants Program
                                                                        Human Growth Foundation
                                                                        997 Glen Cove Avenue, Suite # 5
                                                                        Glen Head, New York  11545 USA
 
For additional information, contact the HGF National Office:

                                                                         E-mail: hgf1@hgfound.org
                                                                        Telephone: 1-800-451-6434

*Note: Should MORE THAN two pages be submitted, HGF reserves the right to edit and may, at its discretion, exclude the additional pages at the time the proposal is sent to the research committee for consideration.  To avoid the risk of an incomplete proposal being submitted for review, please stay within the parameters of the guidelines set forth in the announcement.