March 2019 Funding Opportunities and Announcements
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Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is announcing a request for applications to fund research projects in the areas of aging and cancer or aspects of aberrant gene expression, differentiation, or epigenetic therapies that relate to cancer.
Deadline: April 1, 2019 (LOI)
Amount and Project Period: $200,000 over 2 years
Eligibility : Each center may nominate one Principal Investigator to apply for a two-year grant.
Contact: damin@gwu.edu
Reviewers: Peer review, SWCRF Scientific Advisory Board, SWCRF Founder and CEO, Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Mission Officer.
Tina's Wish Rising Star Grants
The Honorable Tina Brozman Foundation ("Tina's Wish") is requesting proposals for the Tina's Wish Rising Star Grants for 2019. TIna's Wish is committed to supporting early career researchers who bring fresh approaches to the study of the early detection or prevention of ovarian cancer. The goal is to assist and support promising researchers in the ovarian cancer field and to encourage them to take risks and develop innovative projects.
Deadline: April 29, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $150,000 over 2 years
Eligibility : Applicants must have a mentor established in the ovarian cancer research community and at the same institution. PhD applicants must be within three years of completing their degree at the time of application and must be at the postdoctoral level of training or similar; MD or MD-PhD applicants must be at the instructor or assistant professor level within three years of their first faculty appointment at the time of project start date.
Varion Investigator-Initiated Research Grants
Varian's mission is to explore and develop radiation technology that helps to protect and save lives and prevent harm. The Varian Research Grants Program supports 100+ investigator-initiated research projects that align with our business strategy and roadmap. Varian's interest is in two categories: technology and clinical.
Deadline: Ongoing
Amount and Project Period: Varies
Eligibility : There are no career level requirements, but projects must be in line with Varian's strategy and roadmap.
Contact: damin@gwu.edu
Reviewers: A Grant Review Committee meets regularly to review Grant Proposals. Evaluation criteria include: alignment with Varian strategy and roadmap, novelty, cost-effectiveness, potential to be disruptive, fit within the overall portfolio of research grants projects, and potential to advance the field of radiation oncology. Successful proposals are well written with clear objectives, methodology, milestones and deliverables.