November 2016

NCI Standard Funding Opportunity Announcements

Current and Recent Program Announcements  |  Current and Recent Requests for Applications
Current and Recent NCI and Trans-NIH Initiatives | Requests for Proposals  |  Standard Due Dates

Ongoing All Ranks Federal See BAA

Army Research Office Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Basic and Applied Scientific Research

The purpose of this BAA is to solicit research proposals in the engineering, physical, life, and information sciences for submission to the Army Research Office (ARO) for consideration for possible funding.
Due Dates: Open until Mar. 31, 2017
Proposers are to submit white papers prior to submission of a complete proposal. Based on assessment of white papers, feedback will be provided to encourage or discourage submission of full proposals.
Amount & Project Period: No specific dollars have been reserved - 3 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: ARO CORE BAA-W911NF-12-R-0012-Mod 03


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September 30, 2017 All Ranks Federal Medical Research

Department of Defense Dept. of the Army - USAMRAA
DoD USAMRMC FY17 Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Medical Research W81XWH-17-R-BAA1

Projects funded under this BAA must be for basic and applied research to support scientific study and experimentation directed towards advancing the state of the art or increasing knowledge or understanding rather than focusing on development of a specific system or hardware solution.
Due Dates: This FOA is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) open from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, 11:59 p.m., ET. Preliminary proposals (pre-proposals) are required so that the Government can determine whether a proposed research idea meets USAMRMC's mission and requirements. Pre-proposals may be submitted at any time during the 12-month period.  To submit a full proposal/application, the PI must have received an invitation to submit from a Contracting or Grants Officer.
Amount & Project Period: No  funding limitations specified - 4 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: W81XWH-17-R-BAA1

October 28  All Ranks Non-Federal  Lung

Free to Breathe
Accelerate Clinical Trials (ACT) Research Grant

This is a pilot grant funding opportunity focused on research to systematically investigate interventions or strategies to increase clinical trial accrual to therapeutic lung cancer clinical trials.
Due Dates: Oct. 26 (OSR) Ι Oct. 28 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $100,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: All Ranks - PIs need not be a citizen of the US; however verification of work visa must be provided.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: Free to Breathe  Ι RFA

October 31  See Below  Non-Federal  Ovarian Cancer 

Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation  
General Research Grants and Young Investigator Grants  

Research proposals in the following areas will be considered: Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer incl. precursor cell studies and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer:  
General Research Grant proposals may be individual projects or part of a larger project related to ovarian cancer. Proposals for clinical trials must be original investigational studies related to ovarian cancer in which the grantee is the PI or co-PI.  
Young Investigator Grants support career development in the area of ovarian cancer research.
Due Dates: Oct. 27 (OSR) Ι Oct. 31 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $50,000 - 1 year
Eligibility: General Research Grants:  Established Investigators
Young Investigator:  Postdoc or Assist. Prof. w/in 5 years of completing terminal degree or Assistant professor (or equiv.) w/in 3 years of initiating independent research
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: 2017 RFP Ι About Kaleidoscope of Hope

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October 31 (Abstract) All Ranks Non-federal Career Development/Kidney

Kidney Cancer Association
Young Investigator Award

Provides funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in urology and clinical oncology. The purpose of this grant is to fund physicians and scientists during the transition from a fellowship program to a faculty appointment.
Due Dates: October 31 (Abstract)
Invited Applications: Nov. 28 (OSR) Ι Nov. 30 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $50,000 - 1 year
Eligibility: Applicants must have attained a doctoral degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) and currently be w/in last 2 years of final subspecialty training at a U.S. academic medical institution at time of grant submission.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: YIA Overview | RFA


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November 01 (Executive Summary) Junior Faculty Federal Career Development

Department of Defense
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Young Faculty Award (YFA) DARPA-RA-16-63

DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the areas of physical sciences, engineering, materials, mathematics, biology, computing, informatics, social science, and manufacturing.  Further information can be found in the Broad Agency Announcement.
Due Dates: Nov. 01 (Executive Summary)
Full Proposal Due:  Jan. 13 (OSR) Ι Jan. 18 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $500,000 - 2 years (Proposals should also include a short summary of proposed follow-on work for the estimated 12-month "Director's Fellowship" option period not to exceed $500,000.)
Eligibility: Assistant or Associate Professors w/in eight (8) years of appointment to a tenure-track position.
Open to U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and Foreign Nationals.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: DARPA-RA-16-63  


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Limited Submission - Contact OSR
November 01 (LOI) Junior Faculty Non-federal Bioethics - Career Development

The Greenwall Foundation
Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics

   ***Two applicants from an institution will be considered in each application cycle***  

This is a career development award that enables junior faculty to carry out innovative bioethics research. It supports research going beyond current work in bioethics to help resolve pressing ethical issues in clinical care, biomedical research, and public policy.  Priority will be given to applicants whose research addresses innovative and emerging topics.
Due Dates: Nov. 01, 12:00pm (ET) (Letter of Intent)
Invited Applications:  Jan. 13 (OSR) Jan. 17 (Sponsor)
NOTE:  If you are interested in this opportunity please contact the Office of Sponsored Research immediately to ensure compliance with this limited submission opportunity.
Amount & Project Period: Supports 50% of Scholar's salary plus benefits (up to the NIH salary cap), plus $5,000/yr. for limited project support and travel - 3 years.
Eligibility: Must be junior faculty members w/at least a 60% FTE tenure track appointment
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: Current Request for Proposals: 2016-2017
How to Apply: 2016-2017

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November 01 (LOI) All Ranks Federal PCOR

Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Clinical Strategies for Managing and Reducing Long-Term Opioid Use for Chronic Pain - Cycle 3 2016

This PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA) seeks to fund randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that compare two or more alternative clinical strategies for reducing/eliminating opioid use while managing pain or strategies used to limit dose escalation. 
Due Dates: Nov. 01(Letter of Intent)
Applications Due:  Feb. 05 (OSR) Ι Feb. 07 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: Variable - 5 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: Research Initiative Highlights Ι Upcoming Opportunities


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November 01 (LOI) All faculty Non-federal Childhood Cancers

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Innovation Grant

Innovation grants are designed as seed funding for researchers with a novel approach to pediatric oncology scientific investigation. This may represent a change in research direction and/or an innovative new idea that moves away from an investigator's prior research but for which a strong case is made for the potential impact on childhood cancers.
Due Dates: Nov.01 (Letter of Intent)
Invited Applications:  Mar.02 (OSR) Ι Mar.06 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $250,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: Applicants must have a faculty appointment;
Applicant may be M.D., D.O., Ph.D, or M.D./Ph.D.;
Track record of publication and funding productivity in last 5 years must demonstrate that project can be accomplished by the investigator(s);
PI need not be a U.S. citizen
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: 2017 Innovation Grant


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November 01 All Ranks Non-federal Gastrointestinal

DeGregorio Family Foundation
7th Annual DeGregorio Foundation Award for Cancers of the Esophagus and Stomach

Seeks to promote & facilitate collaborative research on the pathogenesis, early diagnosis, and treatment of upper gastrointestinal malignancies.  Supports high quality, innovative, and transformative translational and bench research to improve understanding of the biology of these diseases, identification of potential novel therapeutic targets, or in the development and evaluation of novel biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment.  Pre-clinical research, basic mechanistic studies, genomic/epigenomic studies, as well as epidemiologic studies may also be supported.
Due Dates: Oct. 28 (OSR) Ι Nov 01 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $250,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: 7th Annual DeGregorio Foundation Award
UG3/UH3 NIH
NCI is a participating institute
November 1 (LOI) See Below Federal Resilience in Multiple Contexts

Advancing Basic Behavioral and Social Research on Resilience: An Integrative Science Approach

This FOA solicits applications that will elucidate mechanisms and processes of resilience within a general framework that emphasizes its dynamics and interactions across both time and scale, multiple contexts, multiple outcomes, and multiple time frames. This framework can be applied to multiple contexts (e.g., acute or chronic stress exposure, including disease, disaster, unemployment, divorce, etc.), multiple outcomes (health, function, psychological well-being, etc.), and multiple time frames (seconds, minutes, days, years).
Due Dates: Nov. 01 (Letter of Intent)
Nov. 29 (OSR) Ι Dec. 01 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: UG3 phase limited to $250,000/ year w/exception of studies incorporating well-justified pilot studies, in which case there is no budget limit.
UH3 phase is not limited must reflect actual needs of proposed project.
Combined Period of Performance - 5 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: PAR-16-326



November 01 (LOI) Faculty Non-Federal Immunotherapies

Cancer Research Institute
Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP)

The award provides funding for qualified scientists working to explore clinically relevant questions aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies. Grants will support basic, pre-clinical, and translational research, which will provide information that can be directly applied to optimizing cancer immunotherapy in the clinic.
Due Dates: Nov. 01 (Letter of Intent)
Invited applications:  Jan. 30 (OSR) Ι Feb. 01 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $200,000 (Total) - 2 years
Eligibility: Tenure-track assistant (or higher) professor at time of award activation
No citizenship restrictions
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: Overview
Application Guidelines




November  01
(Concept Paper)		 All Ranks  Non-Federal  Women's Reproductive Health Education 

The Lalor Foundation
Anna Lalor Burdick Grants Program

This program focuses particularly on young women who have inadequate access to information regarding reproductive health, including the subjects of contraception and pregnancy termination, and as such may be particularly lacking options in their lives.
Due Dates: Nov. 01 (Concept paper) Online portal will open one month prior to the concept paper deadline. Applicants will be informed w/in 6-8 weeks and if invited, will be provided instructions to prepare a full proposal.
Additional Deadline:  May 01 (Concept paper)
Amount & Project Period: $15,000 to $25,000 - 1 year
Eligibility: All Ranks - Organizations may submit only one concept paper per round of funding (2 per year)
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)  Please be sure to contact OSR immediately if you wish to submit a concept paper in order to remain in compliance with one submission per round.
Link: Overview Ι Guidelines Ι Application Instructions
R21 NIH
NCI is a participating institute
November 06 See Below Federal Pediatric Burkitt Lymphoma (BL)

Basic Biopsychosocial Mechanisms and Processes in the
Management of Chronic Conditions

This FOA seeks to stimulate basic inquiry into the mechanisms that influence people within their larger social contexts to manage one or multiple conditions over the lifecourse.  NCI is interested in research examining how biological factors (such as stress reactivity, fatigue, depression, anxiety, anorexia) influence decision making related to sustaining adherence to cancer treatment.
Due Dates: Nov. 04 (OSR) Ι Nov. 06 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $275,000 (Direct Costs) -2 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Project & budget periods must be w/in currently approved project period for existing parent award.
Proposed period may not include any anticipated period of no-cost extension of parent award.
Project period must not exceed 24 months
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: PAR-16-095

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November 07 (LOI) All Faculty Ranks Non-federal Career Development

National Palliative Care Research Center

Due Dates: Nov.07 (Letter of Intent)
Invited Applications: Jan. 18 (OSR) | Jan.20 (Sponsor)
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
 

Junior Faculty Career Development Award

Allows junior faculty to develop and conduct the pilot research necessary to be competitive for larger, extramurally funded awards. 
Amount & Project Period: $70,000/yr. (Direct Costs) - 2 years
Eligibility: Must have a full-time faculty position or equiv.by award start date;
Must be citizens or permanent residents of U.S.;
Must be no more than 5 years out of post-doctoral or post
graduate fellowship training;
Must NOT be current/past recipient of a career development award;
Must commit at least 60% full-time professional effort conducting patient-oriented research and relevant career development activities;
May only apply for one award per deadline.
Links: RFA Ι Overview
 

Pilot and Exploratory Project Support Grant

Funding for investigators performing research studies that focus on improving care for seriously ill patients and their families.  Must conduct research projects whose purpose is to test interventions, develop research methodologies, and explore novel areas of research.
Amount & Project Period: $70,000/yr. (Direct Costs) - 1 to 2 years
Eligibility: Must have a full-time faculty position or equiv.by award start date;
Must be citizens or permanent residents of U.S.;
Should have a minimum of 5 years postdoctoral research experience;
Preference to applicants meeting at least 1 of the following:
a)    Have an established track record as a mentor;
b)    Have a history of successful peer reviewed research
        funding; OR
c)     Have not received a prior NPCRC Pilot and Exploratory
         support grant.
Links: RFA Ι Overview
 

Hearst-NPCRC Transition to Independence Award (TIA)

The aim of the TIA is to expand the cadre of palliative care researchers by extending research support to promising investigators completing a federal career development award whom have not yet achieved independence as measured by successful receipt of an NIH R01 award or equivalent.
Amount & Project Period: $50,000 - 100,000 (Direct Costs) - 1 year
Eligibility: Must have a full-time faculty position or equiv.by award start date;
Must be citizens or permanent residents of U.S.;
Applicants should be a minimum of 5 but maximum of 10 years post-fellowship (physicians) or post-doctorate (others);
Must be w/in 2 years of completing an NIH career development award or equiv. and propose a clear plan about how research under the TIA will support an application for an independent research award; and
Must not have received an NIH R01 award or equiv.
Links: RFA Ι Overview

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November 15 All Ranks Federal Math Biology

National Science Foundation
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Mathematical Biology (PD 16-7334)

This program supports research in areas of applied and computational mathematics with relevance to the biological sciences.  Successful proposals are mathematically innovative and address challenging problems of interest to members of the biological community. 
Due Dates: Nov. 11 (OSR) Ι Nov. 15 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: Variable Amount - 3 to 5 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
RFA Link: Overview



November 15 Postdocs Non-federal Career Development

PANCAN-AACR
Pathway to Leadership Grant

This is a phased career development opportunity for postdocs to transition to independent faculty researchers.  Phase I is the mentored phase that allows the applicant time to complete research, publish results, and prepare to bridge to an independent research position.  Phase II is awarded once a tenure track faculty position is obtained to allow the individual to continue to work towards establishing their own independent research program in pancreatic cancer research.
Due Dates: Nov. 11 (OSR) Ι Nov. 15, Noon (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $600,000 - 5 years
Phase I (Mentored) $150,000 - 2 years
Phase II Independent Researcher:  $450,000 - 3 years
Eligibility: Must hold a full-time, mentored research position, have completed most recent doctoral degree or medical residency w/in past 5 years, and not already have a full-time faculty position.
AACR membership is required
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: ProposalCENTRAL (Guidelines/Submission Site)


NEW - R21
November 16 All Ranks Federal IT and Healthcare Quality

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Exploratory and Developmental Grant to Improve Health Care Quality through Health Information Technology (IT)

The purpose is to fund exploratory and developmental research grants that will contribute to the evidence base of how health IT improves health care quality.
Due Dates: Nov. 14 (OSR) Ι Nov. 16 (Sponsor)
Additional Due Dates: Standard dates
Amount & Project Period: $300,000 (Total) - 2 years
AHRQ is not using the Modular Grant Application and Award Process.   Applicants should prepare applications using instructions for the Research and Related Budget Components of the SF 424 (R&R).  Applications submitted in the Modular format will not be reviewed.
Eligibility: All Ranks - Only one PD/PI may be designated on the application.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
FOA Link: PA-14-001 (R21)
U54 NIH

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November 20 (LOI) All Faculty Ranks Federal HIV-associated Cancers

Collaborative Consortia for the Study of HIV-Associated Cancers: U.S. and Low-and Middle-Income Country Partnerships

The purpose is to fund research on HIV-associated cancers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) through collaborative efforts between investigators in United States (U.S.) and investigators in LMICs. Applications are solicited for Specialized Center Cooperative Agreements (U54) for research on HIV-associated cancers from research institutions in the U.S. and LMICs.
Due Dates: Nov. 20 (Letter of Intent)
Applications Due: Dec. 16 (OSR) Ι Dec. 20 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: Must not exceed $600,000/yr. (Direct Costs) - 5 years
Eligibility: All Faculty Ranks - Individuals designated as PDs/PIs must have expertise in HIV/AIDS, oncology or implementation research and appropriate level of authority and seniority to direct consortium. 
Applicants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of MPI option so that both U.S. and LMIC investigators share responsibility for the consortium at the leadership level.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
RFA Link: RFA-CA-16-018


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November 29 (Pre-proposal) Junior Clinical Faculty Non-federal Clinical Research Career Development

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Clinical Scientist Development Award

The purpose of the Clinical Scientist Development Award (CSDA) is to provide support to physician-scientists at the Assistant Professor rank to: 1) conduct clinical research, 2) enable research time protection to ease the tension between research and clinical responsibilities, and 3) facilitate development of strong research mentorship relations.
Due Dates: Nov. 29 (Pre-proposal)
Invited Applications:  Mar. 15 (OSR) Ι Mar. 17 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $495,000 - 3 years
Eligibility: Competitive applicants are expected to have research experience and publication records consistent with the rank of Assistant Professor;
Have been appointed to first full-time assistant professor faculty position for no more than 5 years but at least 1 year). Be guaranteed a minimum overall research time protection of 75% of full-time professional effort;
See RFA for detailed eligibility information.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: Overview Ι RFA

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December 01 See Below Non-federal Career Development

Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer

Due Dates: Nov. 29 (OSR) Ι Dec. 01, 5:00pm PT (Sponsor)
Applicants who do not already have an account in online grant submission system must register for an account bet. September 1st and  November 18th by 5:00pm PT in order to be eligible to submit an application.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
 

Pilot Study Program

Pilot Study Program awards will support investigator-initiated projects in all areas of ovarian cancer research. In addition, projects designed to analyze data from already funded clinical trials will be considered.
Amount & Project Period: $75,000 - 1 year
Eligibility: All Ranks
Links: RFA Ι Program Guidelines
 

Scientific Scholar Award

Awards are intended to assist promising laboratory and clinical scientists in pursuing a career as an independent investigator in ovarian cancer research.
Amount & Project Period: $60,000 - 1 year
Eligibility: Candidates must have MD, PhD, or equiv. w/career goals focused on ovarian cancer.
Clinicians will have completed residencies.
Candidates sh/be at post-doc/fellow, instructor, research assistant, or assistant professor level w/no more than 3-4 years in any of these positions;
No citizenship requirements.
Links: RFA Ι Program Guidelines

December 01 All Ranks Non-federal Desmoid tumors

Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation
2016 Request for Proposals

Funds research that uses cutting-edge science and creative clinical applications, in addition to novel approaches addressing potential leads based on prior research. Research proposals with additional sources of funding support are particularly desirable. Researchers must be willing to collaborate with other scientists and institutions with similar interests.
Due Dates: Nov. 29 (OSR) Ι Dec.01 (Sponsor)
Send email to grants@dtrf.org , stating your intention to submit an application.
Amount & Project Period: $65,000/year - Minimum 1 year
Eligibility: MD, PhD, or equivalent degree
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
RFP Link: 2016 Request for Proposal Ι Apply for a Research Grant
 
December 01 Junior Faculty Non-federal Desmoid Tumors

Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation
New Investigators

The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to fund early stage research that will explore new approaches to advance the current scientific knowledge about desmoid tumors, resulting in the development of new treatment options.
Due Dates: Nov. 29 (OSR) Ι Dec.01 (Sponsor) Send email to grants@dtrf.org  stating your intention to submit an application.
Amount & Project Period: $30,000/year - Minimum 1 year
Eligibility: Associate Professor or below;
New to desmoid tumor research
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
RFP Link: RFP Ι Apply for a Research Grant
THE HOPE FOUNDATION
Because answers to cancers come from clinical trials
December 01 All Ranks Non-federal SWOG Support

The Hope Foundation
SWOG-support Opportunities

Due Dates: Nov. 29 (OSR) Ι Dec. 01 (Sponsor)
Eligibility: Any SWOG investigator eligible for NIH funding; see specific RFA for details
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Primary Link: Current Funding Opportunities
 

SWOG Early Exploration and Development (SEED) Fund

To encourage preliminary research that will potentially translate to future clinical trials or trial-associated projects (translational medicine studies) within SWOG and the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN).
Amount & Project Period: $50,000 (TOTAL) 1-2 years
Links: RFA Ι SWOG Early Exploration and Development (SEED) Fund
 

NCORP Secondary Data Analysis

The Hope Foundation's NCORP data analysis projects strive to connect NCORP researchers with the statistical support required to conduct database analyses using SWOG clinical trials data alone or in combination with registry or claims data, or other potential linkages.
Amount & Project Period: Statistical Support for Data Analysis
Links: RFA Ι NCORP Secondary Data Analysis
 

SWOG Trial Support (STrS)

STrS is designed to support trial components that need supplemental funding during patient enrollment in a SWOG study. Qualifying components may include things that are outside of the SWOG-supported norm.
Amount & Project Period: $75,000/year 1-2 years
Links: SWOG Trial Support (STrS)| Application

December 01 All Faculty Non-federal Pancreatic Translational Research

2017 Pancreatic Action Network
Translational Research Grant

Supports an independent investigator leading a cross-disciplinary team conducting translational research that has as its endpoint the development of a pancreatic cancer assessment, prevention or treatment modality.
Due Dates: Nov.29 (OSR) Ι Dec. 01, Noon (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $300,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: All Faculty Ranks and Co-PIs are encouraged;
Project team should involve cross-disciplinary skills;
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must assert that their visa status will provide sufficient time to complete the project and the grant term w/in the U. S.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: Guidelines | ProposalCENTRAL (Submission Site)


December 01 See Below Non-Federal Career Development

Physician-Scientist Training Award

The goal of this pilot program is to provide protected research training experience under a mentorship and after all of clinical training has been completed. The goals are to a) transform individuals into quality physician-scientists, capable of conducting research that has the potential to transform the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of cancer and b) to eliminate the financial disincentive to entering this career path.
Due Dates: Nov. 29 (OSR) Ι Dec. 01 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $460,000 total cost - overall 4 years
Eligibility: Must be Physician-scientist (MDs Only)
Must devote a minimum of 80% effort
Must have completed residence and clinical training
Must be U.S. Specialty Board eligible prior to start date
Not have more than 3 years of postdoc lab research experience NOTE: MD/PhDs are not eligible to apply
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: Overview Ι Guidelines

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December 01 Junior Faculty Non-federal Career Development

Sidney Kimmel Foundation
Sidney Kimmel Scholar Award

The goal of the program is to improve the basic understanding of cancer biology and to develop new methods for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
Due Dates: Nov. 29 (OSR) Ι Dec. 01, 3:00pm, ET (Sponsor)
Signed original due w/in 2 days of completed online submission.
Amount & Project Period: $200,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: Assistant professor level (or equiv.) on or after July, 2013, holding M.D., Ph.D., or equiv., OR 
Physician engaged in research who also has clinical responsibilities, if appointed at asst. professor level on or after July, 2012. 
May not have current R01 funding and no concurrent scholar award for the same project;
U.S. citizenship is not a requirement.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: Kimmel Scholars | The Application-Process


December 08 All Ranks Federal Prevention

National Science Foundation
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering
Smart and Connected Health (SCH)

To accelerate the development and use of innovative approaches that would support the much needed transformation of healthcare from reactive and hospital-centered to preventive, proactive, evidence-based, person-centered and focused on well-being rather than disease.
Due Dates: Dec. 06 (OSR) Ι Dec. 08 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: Variable - 4 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: Solicitation 16-601


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December 09 All Ranks Federal Computational & Data-enabled Science

National Science Foundation
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

This program accepts proposals that confront and embrace the host of mathematical and statistical challenges presented to the scientific and engineering communities by the ever-expanding role of computational modeling and simulation on the one hand, and the explosion in production of digital and observational data on the other. The goal is to promote the creation and development of the next generation of mathematical and statistical theories and tools that will be essential for addressing such issues.
Due Dates: Dec. 07(OSR) Ι Dec. 09 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: Variable - 3 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: PD-16-8069
U13 NCI

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December 15 Established Investigators Federal BD2K Mtg. Support

BD2K Support for Meetings of Data Science Related Organizations

The purpose is to support high quality and impactful conferences/scientific meetings that are convened by data science related organizations whose missions focus on biomedical data science.
Due Dates: Dec. 13 (OSR) Ι Dec. 15 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $470,000/yr. (Direct Costs) - 3 years
Eligibility: PD(s)/PI(s) must have expertise in one or more areas of biomedical data science and skills & experience needed for promoting/facilitating open interactions among scientists, bottom-up priority setting and governance, and ability to bring together interested parties to work on emerging issues in biomedical data science (e.g., data sharing and interoperability, digital publishing).
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
RFA Link: RFA-CA-16-020

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December 09 Junior Clinical Faculty Non-federal Career Development

The American College of Gastroenterology
2017 Junior Faculty Development Grants

To fund innovative, patient-oriented, research awards.  For the purposes of these awards, patient-oriented research is defined as:  (1) Research conducted with human subjects, (2) Research on new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and (3) Research on material of human origin, such as tissues and specimens.
Due Dates: December 07 (OSR) Ι December 09 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $300,000 - 3 years
Eligibility: Junior faculty physicians w/full time faculty appointments;
Must be members of ACG at time of application
Must commit 50% effort to clinical research that is related to gastroenterology or hepatology.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research(x6804)
Links: Grant Announcements Ι Guidelines
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December 09 All Ranks Non-federal Clinical Research

The American College of Gastroenterology
2017 Clinical Research Awards

 To fund innovative, patient-oriented, research awards, defined for this purpose as:  (1) Research conducted with human subjects, (2) Research on new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and (3) Research on material of human origin, such as tissues and specimens.  While research exploring mechanisms of human disease is highly encouraged, research projects should be translational in nature, with direct applicability to clinical care.
Due Dates: December 07 (OSR) Ι December 09 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $50,000 - 3 years
$15,000 (Pilot Awards)
Eligibility: All Ranks
At least 1 investigator must be an ACG member or trainee member at time of submission.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: Grant Announcements Ι Guidelines


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December 15 All faculty Non-federal Childhood Cancers

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Epidemiology Grant

Funding allows investigators to pursue research studies in human populations, using epidemiological approaches, in order to significantly contribute to the understanding of childhood cancers. Hypothesis-driven research may focus on risk factors, early detection, prevention, effectiveness and treatment outcomes of pediatric cancers.
Due Dates: Dec. 13 (OSR) Ι Dec. 15 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $200,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: Applicants should be at Asst., Assoc., or Full Professor level Applicant may be M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D.
Applicants must have a history of formal training in disciplines relevant to proposed research or track record of conducting similar epidemiological or cancer research, including peer-reviewed publications and funding, that demonstrates the project can be accomplished by the investigator.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: 2017 Epidemiology Grant Guidelines
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December 15 Postdocs Non-federal Childhood Cancers/Career Development

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Young Investigator Grant

Funding allows investigators to pursue research studies in human populations, using epidemiological approaches, in order to significantly contribute to the understanding of childhood cancers. Hypothesis-driven research may focus on risk factors, early detection, prevention, effectiveness and treatment outcomes of pediatric cancers.
Due Dates: Dec. 13 (OSR) Ι Dec. 15 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $150,000 - 3 years
Eligibility: Applicants sh/be in early stages of research careers as defined below:
Must have M.D., Ph.D. or dual M.D., Ph.D. and must not have achieved an appointment higher than Instructor (Asst. Professor level, including Adjuncts at this level, will not be considered).
Applicants from accredited clinical fellowship programs are automatically eligible for the duration of their training and during their first 3 years at the Instructor level. All others must be w/in 5 years from obtaining last doctoral degree.
A minimum of 75% effort during the Young Investigator period must be allocated as protected time for all research activities.
Must not currently hold an NIH independent (R or P Award) or individual training (F or K Award) grant. Institutional training grants (K12, T32) are permitted. Funding from other foundations is also permitted provided there is no budgetary overlap.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: 2017 Junior Investigator Application Guidelines


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December 15 (LOI) Junior Faculty Non-federal Career Development/Aging

The American Federation for Aging Research
Junior Faculty Research Grants

The major goal is to assist in the development of the careers of junior investigators committed to pursuing careers in the field of aging research. Projects investigating age-related diseases are supported, especially if approached from the point of view of how basic aging processes may lead to these outcomes.  Projects that deal strictly with clinical problems such as the diagnosis and treatment of disease, health outcomes, or the social context of aging are not eligible.
Due Dates: Dec. 15 (Letter of Intent)
Invited Submissions:  "Late March"
Amount & Project Period: $100,000 - 1 to 2 years
Eligibility: Independent investigator no more than 10 years beyond start of postdoctoral research training as of July 1, 2017
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: Guidelines/Instructions

December 15 All Ranks Non-federal Breast

Earlier.Org
Pilot Projects

New methods to improve detection of early breast cancer and  development of new techniques in areas of biological or immunologic methods of early detection.   Should represent a new approach to the area of interest and cannot enhance ongoing research unless it is clear that a new line of inquiry is being explored.
Due Dates: Dec. 13 (OSR) Ι December 15 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: $40,000 (Total)   1 - 3 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: Pilot Projects

December 15 See Below Non-federal Lung

American Lung Association
Funding Opportunities

Due Dates: Dec. 13 (OSR) Ι Dec. 15 (Sponsor)
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Primary Links: American Lung Association Ι proposalCENTRAL
 

Biomedical Research Grant (RG)

A mentored award meant to provide seed monies to junior investigators on the path to independence for researching the mechanisms of lung disease and general lung biology.
Amount & Project Period: $80,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: Must hold doctoral degree & have faculty appt. or equiv. w/demonstrated institutional commitment (salary support, research space);
Should be on-track to pursue a career in lung disease research w/a mentor having a demonstrated history of research experience and mentorship;
Fellows & PhD post-docs are eligible only if the Department Chair can assure a promotion to faculty status by start of award.
Link: Award Description
 

Senior Research Training Fellowship (RT)

The objective of the Senior Research Training Fellowship Award is to support first time training of recently graduated MDs and PhDs seeking further academic training as scientific investigators researching the mechanisms of lung disease and general lung biology.
Amount & Project Period: $32,500 - 1 year
Eligibility: PhD applicants must be in their 1st or 2nd year of   postdoctoral training at the time of application;
Must have a sponsor or scientific mentor who is recognized authority in applicant's field of research and has necessary laboratory & training resources.
Link: Award Description

Clinical Patient Care Research Grant

A mentored award to provide seed monies to junior investigators for conducting trials for the improvement of patient care and treatment for lung disease.
Amount & Project Period: $80,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: Must hold doctoral degree & have faculty appt. or equiv. w/demonstrated institutional commitment (salary support, research space);
Should be on-track to pursue a career in lung disease research w/a mentor having a demonstrated history of research experience and mentorship;
Fellows & PhD post-docs are eligible only if the Department Chair can assure a promotion to faculty status by start of award.
Link: Award Description
 

Lung Health Dissertation Grant (LH)

The objective is to support pre-doctoral dissertation research in the various disciplines of social science examining risk factors affecting lung health.
Amount & Project Period: $21,000 - 1 year
Eligibility: Applicant must be a matriculating student in good standing in a full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree .
Link: Award Description

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December 15 See Below Non-federal Head & Neck

American Head & Neck Society (AHNS)
Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Grants Program

Due Dates: December 15 (Letter of Intent)
Applications:  January 15 (OSR) January 17 (Sponsor)
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Primary Link: 2017 Core PROGRAM GRANT CYCLE 
 

AAHNS/AAO-HNSF Young Investigator Research Development  Award

Research should be specifically directed toward the pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of head and neck neoplastic disease, and may be either basic or clinical/translational in approach. Proposed projects shall be designed in collaboration with a preceptor investigator and approved by the candidate's department chairperson and institution.
Amount & Project Period: $40,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: Must be physicians w/demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching and serious commitment to an academic research career in head and neck surgery.
Must be members or candidate members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and/or the American Head and Neck Society.
Individuals who have already competed successfully for independent research grant support from a private or Federal funding agency are not eligible.
Link: AHNS.AAO-HNSF Young Investigator Research Development Award  
 

AHNS/AAO-HNSF Translational Innovator Award 

To support contemporary basic or clinical research focused on neoplastic disease of the head and neck for full time academic surgeons to promote novel translational research preferably with biomarker ideas.
Amount & Project Period: $80,000 - 2 years
Eligibility: Full-time academic surgeons (MDs) in faculty positions at rank of asst. professor or instructor;
US citizens or lawfully admitted noncitizen nationals;
Members or candidate members of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and/or American Head and Neck Society; completed residency or fellowship training <7 years prior to this application.
Link: AHNS/AAO-HNSF Translational Innovator Award 
 

AHNS Pilot Grant 

Supports basic, translational, or clinical research projects in head and neck oncology. Clinical or translational research studies are strongly encouraged and should be specifically related to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck neoplastic disease.
Amount & Project Period: $10,000 - 1 year
Eligibility: Medical students, residents, PhDs or faculty members at rank of associate professor or below.
Candidates who have successfully obtained funding from a private or federal funding agency for the same research are not eligible.
Link: AHNS Pilot Grant 

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December 17 Postdocs Non-federal Career Development

National Cancer Center
Fellowship Grants

Training and experience in molecular genetics and the cellular aspects of cancer biology and tumor immunology.  Preference given to studies that have direct relevance to diagnosis and treatment of human cancer.
Due Dates: December 15 (OSR) Ι December 17 (Sponsor) Hardcopy application also required by due date
Amount & Project Period: $40,000/1st year (adequate progress be demonstrated during 1st  year as evidenced via progress report submitted with renewal application)  $42,000/2nd year
Eligibility: Awards are limited to 1 per laboratory
Under age 35 w/<2 years postdoc laboratory experience;
Limited to applicants having received <1 prior fellowship or career development award;
Individuals receiving concurrent support from another organization are not eligible.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: National Cancer Center Ι Application
P01 NCI

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December 27 (LOI) All Ranks Federal Multiple Projects Research Programs

National Cancer Institute Program Project Applications

This FOA invites grant applications for investigator-initiated Program Projects (P01) in any area of cancer research. P01 grants support integrated, multi-project research programs involving a number of independent investigators who share knowledge and common resources while working towards a unifying overall scientific goal.
Due Dates: Dec. 27 (Letter of Intent)
Jan. 23 (OSR) Ι Jan. 25 (Sponsor)
Additional Due Dates: Standard dates
Amount & Project Period: Application budgets are not limited - 5 years
Note:  Applicants requesting $500,000 or more in direct costs in any year (excl. consortium F&A) must contact a Scientific/ Research Contact at least 6 weeks before submitting application and follow Policy on Acceptance for Review of Unsolicited Applications that Request $500,000 or More in Direct Costs as described in SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
Eligibility: All Ranks - The NCI encourages P01 applicants to take advantage of the multiple PD/PI option. Use of this option allows, for example, designation of any (or all) of leaders of individual projects or cores as a PD/PI of overall application.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
FOA Link: PAR-16-457

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December 30 Postdocs Non-federal Travel Support Award

Medicines
2017 Travel Award for Postdocs

Applications are invited for a Travel Award for postdocs to present his/her data, in poster or oral presentation formats, at a scientific conference in 2017.
Due Dates: Dec. 28 (OSR) Ι Dec. 30 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: Est. $825 (US) - (800 Swiss francs)
Eligibility: Postdoctoral fellows involved in evidence-based classical, complementary and integrative medicine research.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
 Links: Medicines  Ι 2017 Travel Award for Postdocs


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January 01 All Ranks Non-federal Liver

Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation (FCF)
Research Grants

Research must focus on fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma. Studies should be intended to advance knowledge in the areas of FL-CC. Of particular interest are those showing a clear path to clinical trials.
Due Dates: Dec.29 (OSR) Ι Jan. 01 (Sponsor)
Additional Due Date:  July 01
Amount & Project Period: Funding and performance period are variable.
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Links: RFP Ι Apply for a Grant  Ι FCF
R01 NHGRI
National Human Genome Research Institute
January 07 All Ranks Federal Genomics/HIV

Genomics of HIV/AIDS Drug Response and Co-Morbidities

The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to expand the use of high-throughput genotyping, genomic sequencing, and related genomic technologies, and generate resulting data resources widely available for research use...and to reduce HIV/AIDS-related comorbidities, coinfections, and complications.
Due Dates: Jan. 05 (OSR) Ι Jan. 07 (Sponsor)
Additional Due Dates: May 07 & Sept. 07
Amount & Project Period: Application budget not limited - 5 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
FOA Link: PA-16-435
R01 NCI

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January 07 All Ranks Federal AIDS and Cancer

"High" or "Medium" Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers

To continue advancement of the understanding of the risks, development, progression, diagnosis, and treatment of malignancies observed in individuals with an underlying human immunodeficiency (HIV) infection or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), particularly the non-AIDS defining malignancies which are now a leading cause of death in HIV-infected individuals.
Due Dates: Jan. 04 (OSR) Ι Jan. 07 (Sponsor)
Additional Due Dates: Standard AIDS dates
Amount & Project Period: Budgets not limited - 5 years
Eligibility: All Ranks
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
FOA Link: PA-16-425
Companion FOA: PA-16-426 (R21)

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January 04 (Preliminary Proposal) All Ranks federal Therapeutic Cells

National Science Foundation
Directorate for Engineering
Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems
Advanced Biomanufacturing of Therapeutic Cells (ABTC)

The overarching goal of this solicitation is to catalyze well-integrated interdisciplinary research to understand, design, and control cell manufacturing systems and processes that will enable reproducible, cost-effective, and high-quality production of cells with predictable performance for the identified therapeutic function.
Due Dates: Jan. 04 (Preliminary Proposal)
Applications Due:  Apr. 15 (OSR) Ι Apr. 17 (Sponsor)
Amount & Project Period: Variable - 4 years
Eligibility: All Ranks - An individual may appear as PI, co-PI, other senior personnel, or consultant on no more than two preliminary proposals or proposals submitted in response to this solicitation.
Contact: Office of Sponsored Research (x6804)
Link: NSF 17-502
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