The Translational Research Award is a $600,000 grant paid in three annual installments of $200,000. Indirect costs up to 10% are permitted.

The internal deadline is: April 1, 2020.

If selected, the agency deadline for full applications is: May 28, 2020.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research seeks to support translational research projects within the scope of all adult cancer research. Translational projects should move a novel strategy from the laboratory into a human clinical trial or use specimens from a clinical trial to develop biomarkers or mechanisms. Research on the biological basis of cancer disparities is encouraged, but not required.

The nominated applicant must be the lead Principal Investigator (PI) on the Translational Award research team and meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to submit an application:

• The nominee must be nominated by the Cancer Center Director.

• They must be a scientist or physician-scientist in a tenure-track faculty position.

• Applicants must be either a US or Canadian citizen, or have a legal permit to work in the USA (either temporary or permanent).

If you are interested in applying for this funding opportunity, please upload the following at https://administration.uccrc.org/ for institutional review:

- A brief description of the proposed research including the aims, the significance of the research goals, and a timeline of the project (limited to 1 page).

- A copy of the applicant's CV including education and training, research and professional experience, a biography of the candidate, and a statement of broad eligibility.

For more information on the submission process for this funding opportunity (if you are selected to apply), click HERE.