National PKU Alliance - Postdoctoral Fellowship

The National PKU Alliance (NPKUA) works to improve the lives of individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) and pursue a cure. The NPKUA Fund is a campaign of the NPKUA to advance the science of PKU by funding the most promising research that will lead to new therapy discoveries and a cure. The goals of the Fund are to:

• Have at least one new treatment therapy in the development pipeline in the next five years.
• Make at least two substantial grants to projects each year that focus on new drug development, new treatments and/or a cure. A variety of treatment solutions need to exist for PKU patients because it is not a one-size-fits-all disease. 
• Fund fellow placements in labs where additional support will speed up the drug development process.
• Fund the most critical projects that have the potential to raise the quality of life of a PKU patient on a day to day basis so they can live the best life possible.

The NPKUA is seeking proposals that will help us meet the above strategic goals, promote and encourage PKU-related research in young investigator, to close the existing gaps in the knowledge and science of PKU, and to further support existing PKU-related projects.

Eligibility of Applicants

Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degrees and have an opportunity to hold a full-time fellowship position at an established academic/research institution. Both United States and international academic institutions will be considered. Applications from centers with a history of research in metabolic diseases are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants may request up to $55,000 per year for 2 years. Applicant must be working in a suitable research laboratory environment to support the type of research the post-doctoral applicant will be undertaking. There should be a strong metabolic disease research mentor overseeing the applicant’s work. The applicant should be devoting a minimum of 75% of his/her time to the fellowship project.

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