The Klarman Family Foundation announces its Grants Program in Eating Disorders Research.  The Program’s goal is to expand the number of outstanding scientists whose research explores the basic biology of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and/or binge eating disorder.  The long-term goal is to accelerate progress in developing effective treatments for these disorders.  Up to five $400,000 awards at $200,000 per year will be made.  Interested applicants must hold a faculty appointment at a U.S. not-for-profit research institution. Applicants invited to submit a full proposal will be notified in February.

The deadline for letters of intent is January 10, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. EST.  Application guidelines and additional information can be found at www.tmfnet.org/grantmake.html