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Current Funding Opportunities
Lustgarten Foundation
2009 Request for Proposals
Deadline: July 31, 2008 (Letter of Intent)
The goal of the RFP is to make rapid advances in the battle against pancreatic cancer through a combination of cutting edge technology and novel ideas. Grants must focus on adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. Grants on all areas related to adenocarcinoma of the pancreas are welcome. This year the Foundation is particularly interested in grants studying the Kras pathway. Applications will be accepted from individual investigators as well as from collaborating institutions. Grants will be awarded for a one-year period for a maximum amount of $100,000, of which no more than 10% can be used for indirect costs. For more information about this application or to apply, please visit www.lustgarten.org.
Society of University Surgeons
Junior Faculty Grant Award
Deadline: August 1, 2008
This award is intended to support the research of a surgeon whose work involves the basic science that underlies a surgical disease. $30,000 is available for one year with the option to apply for a second year. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.susweb.org.
Gateway for Cancer Research (Gateway)
Clinical Investigation Grant Program
Deadline: August 11, 2008 (preliminary applications)
The overall goal of the Clinical Investigation Grant Program of Gateway for Cancer Research (Gateway) is to stimulate innovative research relevant to cancer therapy (e.g., new agents, immunotherapy, biological response modifiers, gene therapy), clinical nutrition, and cancer integrative medicine. The Organization supports innovative clinical research in conventional as well as integrative therapies. The Clinical Investigation Grant Program is a mechanism to encourage investigators directly focused on clinical problems and clinical applications of basic research in phase I/II research studies. Awards range between $25,000 and $300,000/year, including indirect expenses, for two years. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.gatewayforcancerresearch.org.
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Seed Grant Program
Deadline: August 15, 2008
The aim of this program is: To provide start-up funding for basic scientists and clinicians who intend to test innovative ideas for improving the diagnosis and current therapies and to develop new treatment modalities for pancreatic cancer; To obtain preliminary data required for additional funding from other agencies for pancreatic cancer research; To impact on the understanding of pancreatic cancer cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, morphology and response to therapy; To establish collaborations within the field for mutual projects that can be considered for further funding. Funding is provided on a year-to-year basis in the amount of $50,000. Programs can be extended for one more year upon a competitive renewal/ progress report, which is evaluated by the Advisory Board. (No indirect costs will be paid) For more information about this application or to apply, please visit www.pancreatic.org.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Physician Faculty Scholars
Deadline: August 29, 2008
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Physician Faculty Scholars program is designed to strengthen the leadership and academic productivity of junior medical school faculty who are dedicated to improving health and health care. Up to 15 awards of up to $300,000 each over three years will be available in this round of funding. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.rwjf.org.
Society of University Surgeons
Wyeth-SUS Foundation Clinical Scholar Award
Deadline: August 31, 2008
This award is intended to support the research of a surgeon whose work involves the translational or outcomes research related to a surgical disease. $30,000 is available for one year with the option to apply for a second year. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.susweb.org.
Association for Academic Surgery
Roslyn Faculty Research Award
Deadline: September 1, 2008
The intent is to award those within 5 years of their first academic faculty job who have not received a previous career development award. The recipient will be awarded $35,000 a year for two years. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.aasurg.org.
Minnesota Medical Foundation
Research and Equipment Grants
Deadline: September 1, 2008
Research and equipment grants are awarded to Medical School faculty for basic and clinical research. Priority is given to new faculty who are establishing a research program, to established faculty exploring new areas of research, and for interim support. The average research grant award is $13,000, and the average equipment grant is $17,000. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.mmf.umn.edu.
Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Nina Starr Braunwald Career Development Award
Deadline: October 15, 2008
This biennial award of $110,000 is for two years to support the research career development of a woman cardiac surgeon who holds a full-time faculty appointment and who is within 10 years of completion of thoracic surgery residency. The award is intended to provide salary for the recipient and/or direct research support (equipment, supplies, technical assistance) for women who wish to further their investigational skills. The award includes fringe benefits and indirect costs not to exceed $10,000. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.tsfre.org.
Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Research Grants
Deadline: October 15, 2008
TSFRE Research Grants provide operational support of original research efforts by cardiothoracic surgeons who have completed their formal training, and who are seeking initial support and recognition for their research program. Awards of up to $30,000 a year for up to 2 years are made each year to support the work of an early-career cardiothoracic surgeon (within 5 years of first faculty appointment). For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.tsfre.org.
Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Research Fellowships
Deadline: October 15, 2008
TSFRE Research Fellowships provide support of up to $35,000 a year for up to 2 years for surgical residents who have not yet completed cardiothoracic surgical training. These awards are designed to provide salary and/or direct experimental support for surgeons and surgical trainees who wish to acquire investigational skills. Although a specific research program is required as the major component of the application, emphasis in making the award is placed on the potential of the applicant, based on prior accomplishments, and the quality of the educational experience for the applicant. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.tsfre.org.
Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Career Development Award
Deadline: October 15, 2008
TSFRE Career Development Award provides salary support of up to $50,000 a year for up to 2 years for applicants who have completed their residency training and who wish to pursue investigative careers in cardiothoracic surgery. These awards are designed to provide salary support for the development of cardiothoracic surgical investigators. Preference is given to investigators (either clinical or laboratory based) that are able to demonstrate unique potential for a successful career in investigative cardiothoracic surgery. Awards should allow the investigator to diminish the financial impact of reduced clinical activity in order for the applicant to cultivate skills that will enhance credibility and expertise in investigation. Preference is given to applicants who are able to demonstrate clearly focused goals in an appropriately supportive and nurturing environment. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.tsfre.org.
Francis Family Foundation
Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program
Deadline: October 17, 2008
The ideal candidate is one with evidence of strong aptitude in research and who is in transition from post-doctoral trainee to independent investigator. It is essential that there be evidence of accomplishment and proficiency in research. Clinical or basic science departments are suitable; however, it is expected that the proposed research will focus on lung biology or lung disease. The total budget is limited to $50,000 for the first year, $52,000 for the second and $54,000 for the third. These totals include a stipend plus fringe benefits and may include travel to a maximum of $2,000 per year. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.francisfellowships.org.
American College of Surgeons
Faculty Research Fellowships
Deadline: November 1, 2008
The American College of Surgeons is offering two-year faculty research fellowships, through the generosity of Fellows, Chapters, and friends of the College, to surgeons entering academic careers in surgery or a surgical specialty. The fellowship is to assist a surgeon in the establishment of a new and independent research program. Applicants should have demonstrated their potential to work as independent investigators. The fellowship award is $40,000 per year for each of two years, to support the research. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.facs.org.
Gateway for Cancer Research (Gateway)
Clinical Investigation Grant Program
Deadline: November 5, 2008 (preliminary applications)
The overall goal of the Clinical Investigation Grant Program of Gateway for Cancer Research (Gateway) is to stimulate innovative research relevant to cancer therapy (e.g., new agents, immunotherapy, biological response modifiers, gene therapy), clinical nutrition, and cancer integrative medicine. The Organization supports innovative clinical research in conventional as well as integrative therapies. The Clinical Investigation Grant Program is a mechanism to encourage investigators directly focused on clinical problems and clinical applications of basic research in phase I/II research studies. Awards range between $25,000 and $300,000/year, including indirect expenses, for two years. For more information about this award or to apply, please visit www.gatewayforcancerresearch.org.
Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement:
Department of Health and Human Services (www.grants.gov)
Investigator-Initiated Grants / Parent Program Announcements
R01: PA-07-070
R03: PA-06-180
R21: PA-06-181
K99/R00: PA-07-297
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