HNF Research Funding Program

Application Process

#### Stage 1: Letter of Intent (LOI) Review

1. Format: 1-2 page Letter of Intent in PDF format
2. Submission: Email directly to Allison Moore, HNF CEO at [email protected]
3. Required Content in LOI:
- Specific aims of the project
- Milestones expected to be reached after each phase
- Expected timelines
- Any collaborations with companies or institutions that may advance findings or co-fund the project
4. Evaluation: HNF will evaluate alignment of project with Foundation's mission and objectives
5. Response Time: Generally within four weeks
6. Next Step: If LOI is accepted, applicants will be asked to submit a full proposal for evaluation by the TRIAD Council

#### Stage 2: Full Proposal Submission

Format: PDF format

Required Proposal Components:
1. Lay Summary
2. Scientific Summary
3. Rationale and Overall Objectives
4. Specific Aims
5. Background
- Supporting literature
- Preliminary results (if available)
6. Availability of Tools and Personnel
- Description of tools and personnel available to conduct proposed research
7. Experimental Plan
- Measurable milestones
- Quarterly progress reports to HNF (required)
8. Gantt Chart
- Timeline for completion of Experimental Plan
9. Budget Justification
- Personnel effort on project
10. Funding Disclosure
- Proposed work already funded by other advocacy groups and/or funding agencies
11. NIH Biosketches
- For key Research Team members
12. Letters of Support
- Two letters of support required

Pre-Submission Collaboration

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to reach out to HNF via Dr. Lucia Notterpek, HNF CSO ([email protected]), prior to submitting an LOI and/or formal application to discuss the project and ensure alignment with HNF's objectives.