May 2019 Funding Opportunities and Announcements
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WES Leukemia Research Foundation Leukemia Research Grants
The program supports innovative research in leukemia.
Deadline: June 1, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $50,000 over 1 year (may be renewable for multiple years)
Eligibility : Early and established investigators are eligible to apply.
Pfizer CMG and American Cancer Society Integrated Approach to Breast Health Equity Grants
The intent of this community grants project is to focus on reducing the widening gap in breast cancer mortality trends between black and white patients. It is expected that projects will be evidence-based (education and/or quality improvement) and the proposed research/evaluation plan will follow generally accepted scientific principles. During the review, the intended outcomes of the project will be given careful consideration, and projects with the maximum likelihood to directly impact patient care will be given highest priority. This grant program does not support clinical research projects.
Deadline: June 17, 2019 (LOI)
Amount and Project Period: $50,000-$350,000 (depending on stage and reach of project)
Eligibility : All partner organizations or units named must have a relevant role, and the requesting organization must have a key role in the project, including fiscal responsibility for the grant.
Contact: damin@gwu.edu
Reviewers: External Review Panel
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation 2019 Research Fellow Award
This program aims to prepare and support the next generation of young investigators who are at the forefront of research into myeloma disease biology, patient response to treatment and drug resistance and the advancement of precision medicine in the field of myeloma. The MMRF is seeking fellows applications in the following key research areas: the immune biology of multiple myeloma and precursor disease; rational immune therapy and the immunological basis of response and resistance; next generation adoptive cell therapies; and next generation liquid biopsies and diagnostics.
Deadline: June 24, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $75,000
Eligibility : For researchers who hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree at the post-doctorate, clinical fellow or assistant professor levels who are beginning studies in the multiple myeloma field under the supervision of a research mentor or sponsor. Applicants must have obtained their highest degree in the last five years and may not hold a position higher than assistant professor.
Reviewers: Reviewers are an external panel of scientists with expertise in the subject matter. Scientific ratings use the current NIH system of 1-9.
Pfizer and Lung Cancer Research Foundation: Improving Duration of Therapy and Outcomes in NSCLC Patients Receiving Targeted Therapy
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation and Pfizer Global Medical Grants are collaborating to offer a new research grant opportunity focused on understanding ways to improve clinical practices for side effect management for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients receiving targeted therapies.
Deadline: June 24, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $350,000 over 2 years
Eligibility : All investigators at or above the level of postdoctoral fellow (or equivalent) who hold a tenure or non-tenure track faculty appointment at a US-based, non-profit academic or research institution are eligible to apply.
Contact: damin@gwu.edu
Reviewers: LOIs and full proposals will be reviewed by a panel of experts convened by the Lung Cancer Research Foundation and Pfizer. This multidisciplinary panel will consist of experts in health services research and other disciplines who will be asked to provide their assessment of the likelihood for the project to exert a sustained, powerful influence in the specific area of interest.
Bayer Global Radiology Investigator-Initiated Research
This program focuses on radiology research in the following areas: contrast-enhanced MRI; contrast delivery devices for CT and MRI; informatics for radiology practice management, including radiation dose monitoring, contrast dose, and patient protocols.
Deadline: Rolling (LOI)
Amount and Project Period: Undisclosed
Eligibility : Project start date must be after LOI/proposal is submitted. Applicant is required to name IRB that will approve protocol and informed consent. No career eligibility requirements listed.
Contact: damin@gwu.edu
Reviewers: Bayer Global Staff