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February 2014
Funding Flash Update
In order to keep Funding Flash fresher and more compact, Standard Due dates for NIH will be listed
in this section. Links to current funding opportunities available at the National Cancer
Institute are also listed. Funding Opportunity Announcements from other Institutes in which
NCI participates will continue to be listed individually.
All applications are submitted in response to a Funding
Opportunity Announcement (FOA). If the FOA says
Standard Dates Apply, refer to the links below. There
are three cycles and each has a Due Date, a Scientific
Merit Review timeframe; an Advisory Council Timeframe;
and an Earliest Project Start Date.
If you have any questions please contact
Linda Nolan, x6071.
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Funding Flash Survey
Funding Flash has been published for almost 2 years. The purpose of Funding
Flash is to provide updated information on both Federal and Non-Federal funding
opportunities in one simple to use location.
We would like to invite faculty
and staff to take part in a short survey designed to provide information on what
you like about Funding Flash and what can be improved going forward.
Funding Flash Survey
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NEW OPPORTUNITY |
Feb 12 (LOI)
March 5 (Inv Sub) |
Established Investigators |
Non-federal |
Bladder Cancer |
Bladder Cancer Research Innovation Award
Exceptionally novel and creative projects with great potential to produce a breakthrough in the management of bladder cancer.
Due Date:
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February 12 (Letter of Intent)
March 05 (Invited Submissions)
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Amount & Project Period:
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$150,000/year (Direct Costs) - 2 years
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Eligibility:
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Established Investigators |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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BCAN
Innovational Award Guidelines
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Feb 12 |
All Ranks |
Federal |
Career Development |
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to Promote Diversity
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RFA:
PAR-12-050
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Established Investigator Award in Cancer Prevention and Control
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RFA: PAR-12-065
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Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity
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RFA:
PAR-12-051
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NCI Transition Career Development Award
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RFA:
PAR-12-121
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Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity
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RFA:
PAR-12-052
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Feb 12 |
Postdocs |
Federal |
Career Development |
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)
To
facilitate transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent
faculty positions.
Due Date:
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February 12
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Amount & Project Period:
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K99 Phase: Salary Support: Up to $100,000 plus fringe benefits
per year.
Research Support: $30,000/yr. for 1 to 2 years
R00 Phase: $249,000 (Direct Costs)/yr. 3 years |
Eligibility:
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Less than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience at initial or subsequent resubmission/revision application, and be in mentored, postdoctoral training position |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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PA-14-042
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Feb 15 (LOI)
March 1 (App) |
All Ranks |
Non-federal |
Leukemia, Lymphoma,
Myeloma |
Translational Research Program
Applications are sought proposing novel approaches to the treatment of leukemia,
lymphoma and myeloma. Proposals should be based on molecular, cellular or
integrated systems findings and be conceptually innovative. The propsal
should have a clear plan for the clinical use of the studies proposed and the
results expected.
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Feb 16 |
All Ranks |
Federal |
Health Information (IT) |
Exploratory and Developmental Grant to Improve Health
Care Quality Through Health Information (IT) (R21)
Fund exploratory and developmental research grants that will contribute to the evidence base of how health IT
improves health care quality.
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Feb 17 |
Jr. Faculty |
Non-federal |
Blood Cancers |
Hollis Brownstein Research Grants
Exclusively new investigators - starting to establish laboratories and no longer under mentorship.
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Feb 19 (LOI)
March 19 (App) |
Established Faculty |
Federal |
Health Disparities |
Feasibility Studies to Build Collaborative Partnerships in Cancer Research
Collaborative partnership awards between institutions serving communities with cancer health disparities and NCI-designated Cancer
Centers (or groups of Centers). "Institutions" refer to academic or other organizations serving communities with cancer health disparities.
Due Date:
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February 19 (Letter of Intent)
March 19 (Applications)
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Amount & Project Period:
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Combined budget for 2 equal & complementary partnership applications: $275,000/direct costs year 01 (addnl.
yrs. incl. 3% COLA)
4 years
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Eligibility:
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Established Faculty
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Contact:
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Linda Nolan,
(x6071)
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RFA Link:
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PAR-13-068
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NEW OPPORTUNITY
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Feb 19 (LOI) |
All Faculty |
Federal |
BD2K |
BD2K-LINCS-Perturbation Data Coordination and Integration Center (DCIC)
To develop a data coordination and integration center (DCIC) to address opportunities and challenges provided by 2 major NIH efforts:
Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) and the Library of Integrated Network-Based Cellular Signatures (LINCS)
to focus on perturbagen-response
data and signatures and ensure the resulting resources are effectively utilized by addressing challenges related to biomedical Big Data.
Due Date:
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February 19 (Letter of Intent)
March 19 (Applications Due)
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Amount & Project Period:
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$3,000,000/year Direct Costs - 5 years
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Eligibility:
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All Faculty |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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RFA-HG-14-001
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New Opportunity |
Feb 27 |
All Faculty |
Intramural |
Cancer and Infection |
Center for Infection Research in Cancer (CIRC) Funding Opportunity
This funding opportunity aims to increase research in the area of infection and cancer
by encouraging new multidisciplinary collaborations and translational projects
to generate pilot data that can lead to an R21 or R01
funded project in the area of infection and cancer.
Due Date:
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February 27 by 4:00pm
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Amount & Project Period:
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$50,000 - 1 year
2nd year possible w/review and approval
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Eligibility:
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Must be tenure track faculty and have primary academic appointment at Moffitt, USF, PSM.
Applicants from USF or PSM must have a Moffitt-based faculty level Co-PI on the project. |
Contact:
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Maureen Ahearn (x8824)
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RFA Link:
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CIRC Funding Opportunity
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New Opportunity |
Feb 28 |
All Ranks |
State of Florida |
Health Disparities |
Florida HERI Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)
The Florida Health Equity Research Institute (HERI) is pleased to announce the 2014 HERI Multi-Disciplinary,
Multi-Intitutional and Community-Based (MMC) Grants Program for Health Equity Research & Research
Infrastructure.
This FOA invites applications for investigator-initiated research or research
infrastructure grant proposals addressing health disparities in Florida.
Two question and answer sessions are scheduled: Thursday, February 13 from 10:00
- 11:00am and Tuesday, February 18 from 2:00 - 3:00pm. To particpate,
dial 712-432-0360 and enter access code 909059#.
Applicants must register to access the
online application and provide a brief project profile by February 13,
2014.
Due Date:
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February 13- Application Registration
February 21 - LOI
February 28 - Application
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Amount & Project Period:
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$50,000 Total Direct Costs only for 1 year
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Eligibility:
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Investigators from at least two different institutions
must serve as Principal Investigators. A community representative should
serve as Co-Investigator. |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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HERI Guidelines
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Feb 28 |
All Ranks |
Non-federal |
Bone Marrow Failure |
2014 Research Grants
Support projects in the areas of aplastic anemia, MDS, or PNH.
Due Date:
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February 28
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Amount & Project Period:
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$30,000/year total - 2 years
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Eligibility:
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New Investigators: Postdocs, Instructors, and assistant professors with fewer than 5 years.
Established Investigators: have been assistant professors for 5 years or more or are associate or full professors.
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Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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2014 Research Grant Guidelines
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New Opportunity
Limited Submission |
Feb 28 |
All Ranks |
Federal |
Pt Care
Improvement |
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Foundation Young Investigators Award Limited Submission
The NCCN invites proposals from young investigators with innovative ideas and an interest in improving the quality,
effectiveness, and efficiency of care provided to cancer patients.
Research projects may focus on the application
of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology in decision making and formation of policies related to access,
availability and utilization of drug, biologics, devices, procedures and techniques in cancer care. Decision making
may be focused on clinical processes, economic issues, and policy processes, with an emphasis on public and private
coverage policies.
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the eligibility requirements, please consult your mentor.
Pre-applications (internal competition) will consist of a two page description of your proposed cancer research
project and an assurance of sponsorship from your mentor.
The "pre-application" must be in PDF format and submitted by 4:00pm, February 28, 2014 electronically to
Maureen.Ahearn@moffitt.org.
NCCN RFP
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New Opportunity |
Feb 28 |
All Ranks |
Federal |
Cancer Research |
NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research
Supports small projects on cancer that can be carried out in a short
period of time with limited resources.
Due Date:
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February 28
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Amount & Project Period:
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$50,000/yr of direct costs - 2 years |
Eligibility:
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All Ranks |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan,
(x6071)
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RFA Link:
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PAR-14-007
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March 01 |
Jr. Faculty |
Non-federal |
Cancer Research |
The AAAS MARTIN AND ROSE WACHTEL CANCER RESEARCH AWARD
Honors an early-career investigator who has performed outstanding work in the field of cancer research.
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SUBMISSION
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March 01 |
Postdocs/Fellows |
Non-federal |
Cancer Research |
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Postdoctoral cancer Research Fellowship
Support for an individual engaged in any area of cancer research.
Due Date:
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March 01
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Amount & Project Period:
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$50,000/year - 2 years
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Eligibility:
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Postdocs/Fellows -
Qualified in a specific cancer-related specialty.
Doctoral Degree conferred by July 1, 2014.
Must be US citizen
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Contact:
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Shaina Sine
(x3658) |
RFA Link:
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Program Announcement and Guidelines
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Road Map Initiative
NEW OPPORTUNITY |
March 04 (LOI)
April 4 (App) |
All Ranks |
Federal |
Single Cell Analysis |
Validation and Advanced Development
of Technologies for the Study of
Biological Properties of Single Cells
Accelerate evaluation of emerging technologies or methodologies for single cell
analysis where proof-of-principle has been established and preliminary data are
available. Proposals should fulfill critical unmet needs in biomedical research and offer compelling advantages to end-users.
Due Date:
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March 04 (Letter of Intent)
April 4 (Applications)
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Amount & Project Period:
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R33: $250,000/year direct costs
- 3 years
R21: $275,000 direct costs - 2 years
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Eligibility:
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All Ranks |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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R33:
RFA-RM-13-020 R21:
RFA-RM-13-021
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Road Map Initiative
NEW OPPORTUNITY
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March 04 (LOI) |
All Ranks |
Federal |
Single Cell Analysis |
Revisions to Add Single Cell Analysis (SCA)
to Active Research Projects
Stimulate adoption and validation of novel powerful SCA approaches by supporting collaborations of investigators with developers of the SCA approaches.
Due Date:
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March 04 (Letter of Intent)
April 4 (Application)
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Amount & Project Period:
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$250,000/year direct costs - 2 years
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Eligibility:
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Must be a Principal Investigator on a currently funded R01 or U01 |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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R01:
RFA-RM-13-022 U01:
RFA-RM-13-023
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March 5 |
Jr. Faculty |
Non-federal |
Career Development |
Young Investigator Award
Support to the development of outstanding research scientists and clinical cancer
research investigators who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the understanding
and treatment of bladder cancer.
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SPRING 2014 CYCLE |
Mar 7 (LOI)
May 6 (App) |
All Ranks |
Non-federal |
PCOR |
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute - Spring Cycle 2014
1.
Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
To address critical decisions facing patients, caregivers, and clinicians without adequate information.
2.
Improving Healthcare Systems - Comparative effectiveness research (CER) designed to provide information that would inform critical decisions that face healthcare system leaders, policy makers, clinicians, patients and caregivers
3.
Communication and Dissemination Research - To address critical knowledge gaps in the communication and dissemination process
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Addressing Disparities - Comparative effectiveness studies evaluating & comparing new and alternative interventions with each other or with usual care to reduce or eliminate disparities in health and health care.
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Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - To address gaps in methodological research relevant to conducting PCOR.
James S. McDonnell
Foundation
NEW OPPORTUNITY |
March 12 |
All Faculty |
Non-federal |
Research Support |
Scholar Award in Studying Complex Systems
Emphasis in furthering the science of complex systems via continued development of theory
and tools used in the study of complex research questions.
JSMF is particularly interested in projects attempting to apply complex systems approaches to coherently articulated questions.
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Final Due Date for this FOA |
March 13 |
Clinical Faculty |
Federal |
CTs - Imaging |
Early Phase Clinical Trials in Imaging and Image-guided Interventions
Clinical trials for preliminary evaluation of safety and efficacy of imaging agents; assessment of imaging systems,
image processing, image-guided therapy, contrast kinetic modeling, and 3-D reconstruction and other quantitative tools.
Due Date:
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March 13
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Amount & Project Period:
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$250,000/year direct costs - 2 years
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Eligibility:
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All Clinical Faculty |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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PAR-11-216
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NEW
OPPORTUNITY |
March 15 |
All Faculty |
Intramural |
Clinical Trials |
Moffitt Clinical Trials Funding Opportunity
A clinical trial funding opportunity with an emphasis on increasing minority accrual and utilization of Total Cancer Care.
Funding will be awarded to a proposal for an investigator-initiated phase 0, I, or II therapeutic or supportive care clinical
trial that addresses an underrepresented population and is likely to lead to increased minority subject accrual.
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NEW OPPORTUNITY
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March 15 |
All Faculty |
Non-federal |
Solid Tumors |
Grant for Oncology Innovation
To support advancement of science and medical research in the field of personalized treatment for patients with solid tumors.
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March 20 |
Jr. Faculty |
Non-federal |
Brain Cancers |
2014 Distinguished Scientist Awards
Research focus on increased survival rates and improved recovery for patients and a cure or at the very least, treatments to make brain cancer a manageable chronic disease.
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March 22 (LOI)
April 22 (App) |
All Faculty |
Federal |
HIV/AIDS |
U.S. - South Africa Program for Collaborative Biomedical Research
To establish a new US - South Africa Program for Collaborative Biomedical Research. Areas include TB, HIV/AIDS biomedical and
behavioral science, and HIV-related co-morbidities, including malignancies.
Due Date:
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March 22 (Letter of Intent)
April 22 (Applications)
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Amount & Project Period:
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R01: $350,000 total costs - 5 years
R21: $275,000 total direct costs - 2 years |
Eligibility:
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All Faculty
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Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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R01:
RFA-AI-14-009
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R21:
RFA-AI-14-010 |
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NEW OPPORTUNITY
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April 01 |
All Faculty |
Federal |
Career Development |
Mentored Career Development Award in Biomedical Big Data Science for Clinicians and Doctorally Prepared Scientists
Career development of interdisciplinary researchers to
develop
technology, methods, and tools to capitalize on the Big Data already being generated. Big Data Science is involves
3 major scientific areas:
(1) computer science or informatics, (2) statistics and mathematics, and (3) biomedical science.
Due Date:
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April 01
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Amount & Project Period:
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$165,300/year towards salary/benefits;
$40,000/year research costs
3-5 years
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Eligibility:
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All Ranks |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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RFA-HG-14-007
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES
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April 01 |
Established Investigators |
Federal |
Big Data
Science |
Courses for Skills Development in Biomedical Big Data Science
To support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation's biomedical,
behavioral and clinical research needs in Big Data Science.
Due Date:
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April 01
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Amount & Project Period:
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$150,000/year direct costs -
3 years
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Eligibility:
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Established Investigators |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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RFA-HG-14-008
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Open Educational Resources for Biomedical Big Data
Development of open educational resources (OER) for use by large numbers of learners at all
career levels that enhance the ability of the workforce to use and analyze biomedical Big Data
Due Date:
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April 01
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Amount & Project Period:
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$200,000/year direct costs -
3 years
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Eligibility:
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Established Investigators |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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RFA-HG-14-009
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April 01 |
Variable Ranks |
Non-federal |
All Cancers |
ACS Postdoctoral Fellowships
To support the training of researchers with doctoral degrees with initial funding that can lead to an independent career in cancer research
Due Date:
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April 01 (Electronic Submission)
April 2 (Paper Submission)
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Amount & Project Period:
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Progressive annual stipends: $48,000, $50,000, and $52,000, plus $4,000/year
allowance - 3 years
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Eligibility:
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Must have MD, PhD or equivalent |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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Postdoctoral Fellowships
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April 01 |
Jr. Faculty |
Non-federal |
Career Development |
ACS Mentored Research Scholar
Support for mentored research and training for beginning investigators
Due Date:
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April 01 (Electronic Submission)
April 02 (Paper Submission)
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Amount & Project Period:
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$135,000/year direct costs - 5 years
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Eligibility:
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Faculty w/in 4 years of 1st independent appointment |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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Mentored Research Scholar
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April 01 |
Established Investigators |
Non-federal |
Cancer |
ACS Research Scholar Grants
Grants to support investigator-initiated projects across the cancer research continuum
Due Date:
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April 01 (Electronic Submissions Due)
April 02 (Paper Submissions Due)
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Amount & Project Period:
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$165,000/year direct costs - 4 years.
Exception: Population-based, psychosocial or
behavioral studies:
$400,000/year direct costs - 5 years. |
Eligibility:
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Independent, self-directed researchers w/in 6 years of the first academic appointment.
Exception: Any career stage for research on psychosocial, behavioral,
health policy or health services addressing cancer health equity and disparities. |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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Research Scholar Grants
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April 01 |
Jr. Faculty |
Non-federal |
Palliative Care |
ACS Pilot and Exploratory Projects in Palliative Care
Of Cancer Patients and Their Families
Supports investigators performing pilot and exploratory research studies that test interventions, develop research methodologies, and explore novel areas of research in palliative care of cancer patients and their families.
Due Date:
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April 01 (Electronic Submission Due)
April 02 (Paper Submission Due)
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Amount & Project Period:
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$60,000/year direct costs - 2 years
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Eligibility:
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Jr. Faculty |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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Pilot and Exploratory Projects
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April 01 |
Jr. Faculty |
Non-federal |
Cancer Prevention |
ACS Physician Training Awards in Cancer Prevention
Awarded to institutions to support physician training in accredited preventive medicine residency programs that provide cancer prevention and control research
and practice opportunities
Due Date:
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April 01 (Electronic Submission Due)
April 02 (Paper Submission Due)
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Amount & Project Period:
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$300,000 total (average of $50,000/resident training year) - 4.5years |
Eligibility:
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Population Sciences Faculty |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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Physician Training Awards in Cancer Prevention
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NEW OPPORTUNITY |
April 01 |
Postdocs |
Non-federal |
Immunology |
Irvington Post Doctoral Fellowships
Provides critical financial support and continued career training in cancer
immunology.
Due Date:
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April 01
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Amount & Project Period:
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Stipend of
$50,000 Year 1, $53,000 Year 2, $57,000 Year 3 and
$1,500/year research support - 3 years
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Eligibility:
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Must have doctoral degree by activation date.
Applicants with 5 or more years of relevant postdoctoral experience are
eligible, with the exception of MDs, who should not include years of residency in this calculation.
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Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowships
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NEW OPPORTUNITY |
May 16 |
All Ranks |
Non-federal |
Ovarian Cancer |
SROCF Research Grants
Research to find a cure for ovarian cancer, a screening test for early detection, breakthrough treatments and
to improve the quality of life ovarian cancer patients.
Due Date:
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May 16
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Amount & Project Period:
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$50,000 - Project period not specified |
Eligibility:
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All Ranks |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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SROCF Research Grants
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NEW OPPORTUNITY |
May 17 (LOI)
June 17 (App) |
All Faculty |
Federal |
Cancer and
Population Science |
Bridging the Gap Between Cancer Mechanism and Population Science
Proposed projects should pose a challenging cancer research question that can be
addressed by connecting the two ends
of the research spectrum that would be difficult to address or explain through biological or epidemiological investigation alone.
Due Date:
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First Cycle:
May 17 (LOI) | June 17 (Application)
Second Cycle::
October 4 (LOI) | Nov 4 (Application)
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Amount & Project Period:
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$450,000/year direct costs -
5 years
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Eligibility:
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All Faculty |
Contact:
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Linda Nolan, x6071
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RFA Link:
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PAR-13-081
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