Eating Disorders Research 

Eating Disorders Research Grants Program

The fundamental aim of this grants program was to understand the biology underlying the psychiatric disease anorexia nervosa, with the goal of accelerating progress toward prevention and treatment.  We made grants to academic researchers for 1 – 3 year projects to research the biology of this disease, and the questions of how and why it develops and persists.  We encouraged approaches that incorporate neurobiology with an up-to-date understanding of the symptoms and dysfunction associated with anorexia nervosa.

At this time the Foundation does not have plans for future RFAs. A list of previous recipients can be found here.

 Resources related to anorexia nervosa

Broad Institute study: New study aims to uncover the genetics of anorexia and other eating disorders

Clinical overview of anorexia nervosaRecording of a webinar for basic researchers who want a better understanding of the clinical aspects of anorexia nervosa. KFF will not use/share your contact information with external parties. 

Between wellness, relapse, and remission: Stages of illness in anorexia nervosa: Publication and summary poster of a KFF-funded Delphi Panel study to define longitudinal stages of illness in anorexia nervosa.