Peter G. Boone Endowment Fund
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Overview
Peter G. Boone Endowment Fund
Funder: Choroideremia Research Foundation Inc (MA, US)
Overview: The Peter G. Boone Endowment Fund was created in 2021 by the Porter and Boone families with an initial gift of $250,000 to advance scientific and medical research on choroideremia (CHM). Peter Boone is not only a dedicated advocate for those living with CHM, but also a member of the CRF community himself. He has contributed to the Foundation's fundraising efforts, served on the CRF Research Committee, and brings a deeply personal commitment to this cause. The endowment strengthens CRF's ability to support critical research in CHM and related inherited retinal diseases.
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Funding Goal: The Porter and Boone families have set a goal to grow the endowment to $1 million.
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Background: The Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF) has awarded more than $6 million in funding through over 100 research grants supporting studies aimed at finding effective treatments and ultimately a cure for choroideremia.
How to Apply
How to Apply for Boone Endowment Fund Grants
1. Contact CRF for details on applying for Boone Endowment grants
2. Confirm eligibility as an early-career investigator (working toward or recently begun independent position as faculty member, investigator, or team leader)
3. Follow standard CRF grant application guidelines (details available at curechm.org)
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Note: The website does not provide specific deadline dates, application timeline, or award amounts for Boone Endowment grants. Contact CRF directly for detailed application information.
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