August 2019 Funding Opportunities and Announcements
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American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Robotic Surgical Technology Grant
This grant provides members the opportunity to pursue research interests, specifically germane to robotic surgical technology in the field of colon and rectal surgery. It is anticipated that successful research projects initially funded through the foundation will ultimately secure other national funding. The foundation is particularly interested in funding collaborative research. Proposals which include two or more universities may be eligible for additional funding.
Deadline: August 15, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $50,000-$100,000
Eligibility : Proposed research must be investigator-initiated and hypothesis-driven. Applicant may not submit the same proposal to another funding body at the same time. Human or animal studies must have prior IRB approval.
Reviewers: Research Foundation of the ASCRS Review Committee
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
The Meso Foundation (formerly known as MARF) is a non-profit dedicated to ending the suffering caused by mesothelioma. The Meso Foundation funds the most promising mesothelioma research projects through rigorous peer review. Encouraged projects include, but are not limited to (1) strategies for early detection and prevention of mesothelioma, (2) definition of targetable differences between normal and transformed mesothelium and development of novel strategies for treatment taking advantage of these targets, (3) determination of clinical/molecular determinants for prognosis, (4) research in peritoneal mesothelioma, (5) therapeutic intervention, including but not limited to immune response targeted therapy or novel chemotherapeutic compounds.
Deadline: August 26, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $50,000 per year for up to 2 years
Eligibility : All levels and degrees are encouraged to apply
The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation
The Foundation funds projects for a one year period which will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers. It is anticipated that this early stage funding by the Foundation may lead to subsequent and expanded support using government agency funding. Project relevance to cancer detection, treatment or cure should be clearly identified.
Deadline: August 31, 2019
Amount and Project Period: Historically around $150,000 over one year (there are no limits set on the grant amount that can be requested)
Eligibility : New cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers.
Reviewers: Medical Committee
Concern Foundation Conquer Cancer Now Award
To advance their mission, the foundation is inviting letters of intent for the Conquer Cancer Now award program. Through the program, grants will be awarded to approximately 20 young cancer researchers in support of innovative research in the areas of cancer genetics, cancer biology, or cancer immunology. The foundation does not fund clinical trials, cancer epidemiology or behavioral studies.
Deadline: September 5, 2019 (LOI)
Amount and Project Period: $120,000 over 2 years
Eligibility : Eligible applicants are independent investigators who are at the start of their scientific career (i.e., junior faculty) and are at the level of assistant professor or equivalent. Due to the highly accomplished nature of the junior faculty who typically apply to Concern, PIs must have been in their current position for at least one year at the time of submission of the LOI.
Reviewers: Scientific Review Committee
Melanoma Research Alliance Team Science Award
The Melanoma Research Alliance announces a request for proposals (RFP) soliciting high-impact pre-clinical, translational, and early clinical research from scientists and clinicians. The RFP calls for ideas that have the potential to lead to near-term clinical application in melanoma prevention, detection, diagnosis, staging and treatment. Team Science Awards are designed to foster a collaborative research process and promote transformational melanoma research advances with the potential for rapid clinical translation. Evidence of prior collaboration among team members is encouraged, but not required.
Deadline: October 7, 2019 (LOI)
Amount and Project Period: $300,000 over 3 years
Eligibility : Team must be multidisciplinary and consist of two or more established principal investigators and a young investigator with complementary expertise. Administrative PI and any collaborating PI applicants must be past the initial four years of their first academic faculty appointment and must hold a full-time faculty appointment at the level of assistant professor (or equivalent) or above.
American Cancer Society Research Scholar Grants
The Research Scholar Grant supports investigator-initiated projects across the cancer research continuum. This includes cancer control and prevention research and psychosocial/behavioral studies or health policy/health services.
Deadline: October 15, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $165,000-$2,000,000
Eligibility : Independent investigators in the first 6 years of an independent research career or faculty appointment are eligible to apply. Eligibility is extended for 8 years for clinician scientists who remain active in clinical care.
Reviewers: Applications are distributed to the most appropriate peer review committee, and assigned to at least 2 committee members for independent and confidential review.
American Cancer Society Clinician Scientist Development Grants
The Clinician Scientist Development Grant provides support for protected time to allow junior faculty who see patients to be mentored and participate in research training to aid their development as independent clinician scientists.
Deadline: October 15, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $400,000-$700,000 over 3-5 years
Eligibility : Applicants must be full-time and within the first 6 years of their initial faculty appointment.
Reviewers: Applications are distributed to the most appropriate peer review committee, and assigned to at least 2 committee members for independent and confidential review.
Melanoma Research Alliance Young Investigator Award
Young Investigator Awards aim to attract early career faculty with original ideas into the field of melanoma, thereby recruiting and supporting the next generation of melanoma research leaders. Awardees with be provided funding to accomplish innovative and original, preclinical, translational and/or early clinical research projects. A mentorship commitment from a senior investigator is required.
Deadline: November 4, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $225,000 over 3 years
Eligibility : Applicants must be within the first 4 years of their first independent, full-time academic faculty appointment at the application deadline at the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent position).
Melanoma Research Foundation and Dermatology Foundation Mid-Career Investigator Award
With this special opportunity, the Melanoma Research Alliance, in conjunction with the Dermatology Foundation, seek grant applications for dermatologic research addressing improved approaches for melanoma detection or prevention. This award will support innovations in melanoma diagnosis/detection/prevention.
Deadline: November 4, 2019
Amount and Project Period: Up to $100,000 for 1 year, with option for renewal for additional $100,000 for year two.
Eligibility : Applicants must have MD, MD/PhD, DO, or PhD degree and must be a faculty member with a primary appointment in U.S. department or division of dermatology with an ACGME approved training program. Applicant must be no more than 10 years beyond their initial appointment as assistant professor as of January 1, 2020.
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Melanoma Research Alliance Young Investigator Awards in Immunotherapy
Through the generous support of Bristol-Myers Squibb, the Melanoma Research Alliance is offering two awards for young investigators to conduct projects supported by preliminary data and focused on advancing immunotherapies in melanoma.
Deadline: November 4, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $225,000 over 3 years
Eligibility : Applicants must be within the first 4 years of their first independent, full-time academic faculty appointment at the application deadline at the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent position).
ASTRO and Melanoma Research Alliance Young Investigator Awards in Immunotherapy
Research in radiation oncology has led to advancements in technology and therapy that have improved patient outcomes and care. The Melanoma Research Alliance is pleased to partner with the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to offer a special opportunity to support research in radiation oncology to improve treatment options for melanoma patients. Early career radiation oncologists, radiation or cancer biologists, or physicists are encouraged to submit radiation oncology research proposals that include at least 50% effort on melanoma.
Deadline: November 4, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $225,000 over 3 years
Eligibility : Applicants must be within the first 4 years of their first independent, full-time academic faculty appointment at the application deadline at the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent position).
Melanoma Research Alliance Pilot Award
Pilot Awards support senior investigators who propose potentially transformative ideas that do not have extensive preliminary data but articulate a clear hypothesis and translational goals. Resources for such "high-risk, high-reward" projects are important to establish proof-of-concept, which may then leverage additional funding through more traditional avenues.
Deadline: November 18, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $100,000 over 2 years
Eligibility : Applicants must be a senior investigator, past the initial 4 years of their first academic faculty appointment and must hold a full-time faculty appointment at the level of assistant professor (or equivalent) or above.
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Physician-Scientist Training Award
In an effort to confront the crisis arising from a growing dearth of physician-scientists, Damon Runyon wishes to encourage more physicians to pursue research careers. The Foundation is establishing a pilot program designed to recruit outstanding U.S. Specialty Board-eligible physicians into cancer research careers by providing them with the opportunity for a protected research training experience under the mentorship of a highly qualified and gifted mentor after they have completed all of their clinical training.
Deadline: December 2, 2019
Amount and Project Period: Approximately $460,000
Eligibility : Physician-scientist applicants (MDs only) must have completed their residencies and clinical training, be U.S. Specialty Board eligible prior to the award start date, and be able to devote at least 80% of their time and effort to Damon Runyon-supported research. MD/PhDs are not eligible to apply. The candidate may not have had more than three years of postdoctoral laboratory research experience. Candidates holding or awarded NIH K awards at the time of the application are not eligible to apply.
American Lung Association Public Policy Research Award
The American Lung Association Public Policy Research Award is intended to support research on and evaluation of existing public policy and programs, as well as pilot and demonstration projects that inject innovative ideas and provide evidence for the development of new public policies impacting lung health. This grant is not intended to support events, lobbying efforts, legislative meetings or briefings.
Deadline: December 12, 2019
Amount and Project Period: $100,000 over 2 years
Eligibility : At the time of application, the applicant must hold a doctoral degree or relevant terminal professional degree such as an MPH and have a faculty appointment or equivalent with demonstrated institutional commitment (salary support, research space), access to computers and software, in a recognized academic institution or established not-for-profit research entity. Applicants should be on-track to pursue a career in public policy research. The application is open to researchers in public policy, economics, political science, sociology, law and related disciplines.
Reviewers: External peer review process.