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Request for Proposals | CFCCC Pilot Awards funded by the Anti-Cancer Challenge

$1M available for cancer-related pilot projects! The CFCCC is accepting proposals now. Learn more and apply by Feb. 23, 2024.

• Early-Stage Investigator Award ($20,000)
• Standard Award ($40,000)
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Improvement Award ($40,000)
• Re-entry After Dependent Care Award ($40,000)
• Multi-PI (Team Science) Award ($60,000)

Training Navigation Program at Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Looking for mentorship? Conference funding? Networking opportunities? The Training Navigation Program, open to undergrads through junior faculty, works to support enhanced partnerships between the Fred Hutchinson/University of Washington/Seattle Children's Cancer Consortium and Minority-Serving Institutions, and to diversify the cancer research workforce and expand capacity to conduct cancer disparities research.

Any questions? Please reach out to Sara Cole or Sora Tanjasiri.

Visionary Interdisciplinary Research Programs Awarded Space in Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building

Twelve high-impact interdisciplinary research programs have been selected for the new Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building and adjacent space. Congrats to the below CFCCC members who were selected and will serve as the founding program directors:

• Cancer Metabolism, Cellular Immuno-Oncology and Precision Oncology Research Programs | Richard Van Etten, MD, PhD (SPT)
• Precision Omics Collaboratory | Leslie Thompson, PhD (SPT)
• Interdisciplinary Skin Science Program | Kristen Kelly (BIDD)
• Molecular Innovation Center | Andrej Luptak (BIDD)
• Program in Vaccines and Emerging Infectious Diseases | Philip Felgner (BIDD)

The Biobehavioral Shared Resource (BBSR) Consultation & Comprehensive Project Request is Now Live

The BBSR is excited to discuss your project’s study design and needs, as well as see how our new menu of services can best support your project goals.

During our “Consultation Meeting” we’ll learn more about your project and how the BBSR can support your team. Ready to schedule? Complete the "Consultation Request" on iLab.

Questions? Contact Jose Lechuga, BBSR Core Manager.

Biostatistics Shared Resource - In-person Walk-in or Zoom Consultations Available

Informal statistical in-person walk-in or via Zoom consultations are available to discuss your study design and statistical needs. 

With Wen-pin Chen, MS, Senior Statistician & Manager for BSR:

• Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Book your meeting here
• Location: 200 S Manchester Ave, Orange, CA 92868, Suite 400, Room 433 OR Zoom

With Thomas H. Taylor, PhD, Principal Statistician for BSR:

• Every Wednesday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM via Zoom | No pre-booking necessary, drop in here

Funding Opportunities

For a curated list of internal, federal and foundation funding opportunities, please refer to CFCCC's Funding Opportunities webpage. Highlighted funding opportunities are listed below.

UCI & UC FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

UCI CFCCC Pilot Awards funded by the Anti-Cancer Challenge

Various awards: Early-Stage Investigator Award ($20k), Standard Award ($40k), Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Improvement Award ($40k), Re-entry After Dependent Care Award ($40k), Multi-PI (Team Science) Award ($60k)

Applications: Feb. 23, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>

UCI CFCCC: A1 Bridge

Up to $20k in bridge funding to investigators who have received scores on NIH grant applications (i.e., not triaged) that have missed the funding pay line and will be resubmitted.

Applications: Due on a rolling basis

Learn More and Apply >>

UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) Faculty Seed Grants

Up to $85,000 for 2024-25 award year

CRCC funds support meritorious research spanning all areas from basic research to applied clinical and community-based research in any field relevant to cancer. Eligible PIs must be members of the Academic Senate at one of the ten UC campuses. 

LOI: Jan. 25, 2024 (12 PM PT)

Learn More and Apply >>

California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program

Pilot grants: up to $300k over 2 years

Full grants: up to $750k over 3 years

LOI: Feb. 29, 2024 (12 PM PT)

Informational webinar for applicants will be held on Jan. 29 (1-2 pm). Register here.

Learn More and Apply >>

FOUNDATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES



The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research

Multiple awards available: research support, career development and community support

Applications: various deadlines, see below link

Learn More and Apply >>

OTHER NON-FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

AACR Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research Award

Focus: cancer etiology, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention and may be basic, translational, or clinical in nature

$225k / 1 year

LOI: March 4, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>

2024 Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards (Team Research)

Focus: Basic, translational, clinical

$3M / 3 years

LOI: March 12, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>

FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

CDMRP Anticipated Funding Opportunities for 2024

Breast Cancer Research Program | Pre-Announcement

Multiple awards: Breakthrough Award, Era of Hope Scholar Award, Clinical Research Extension Award, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award

Learn More >>

Ovarian Cancer Research Program | Pre-Announcement

Multiple awards: Pilot Award, Investigator-Initiated Research Award, Clinical Trial Award, Clinical Trial Translational Endpoints Award (new), Ovarian Cancer Academy Leadership Award (new), Ovarian Cancer Academy Early-Career-Investigator Award (new), and Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Academy Earl-Career Investigator Award (new)

Learn More >>

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