Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.unitingagainstlungcancer.org/research/funding-opportunities
Sponsor/Award: UNITING AGAINST LUNG CANCER - LEGACY PROGRAM - 2013 SUMMER COMPETITION

Grant Amount: $100K FOR TWO YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Aug 07, 2013
Sponsor's: Aug 14, 2013

Subject Areas: Lung Cancer
Description:

UALC supports research aimed at improved treatment and a cure for lung cancers, including non-small cell and small cell lung cancers. The Foundation prioritizes novel ideas with potential to make a significant impact on current treatment of lung cancer and patient survival, adding years rather than months.

Proposals should be focused on translational science, use clinically relevant biospecimens when possible, and incorporate predictive biomarkers of response or resistance as appropriate. Applicants leveraging pre-existing data-sets, annotated clinical samples, etc. are strongly encouraged to demonstrate direct and immediate access through letters of support from collaborators.

Application Details:

This award provides funding of $100,000, including a maximum of $10,000 indirect costs ($90,000 in direct costs, $10,000 in indirect costs). Grants will be paid over two years at $50,000 per year. Grant funds may not be used for tuition, travel or permanent equipment costs. Principal Investigators (PIs) should hold a faculty appointment or be mentored by a faculty member in good standing at a not-for-profit academic, medical or research institution, within the United States or Canada.

Our grant application and instructions can be accessed from our website or directly from the online submission system (https://www.grantinterface.com/UALC/Common/LogOn.aspx). Please note that applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM EST, August 14, 2013. Late applications will not be accepted. Mailed applications will not be accepted; all applications must be submitted online. Application instructions are also found online. The proposal must be formatted to be no smaller than Arial 11 pt or Times 12 pt, with at least ? inch margins. Improperly formatted narratives will not be reviewed.

INDIRECT COSTS OF 10% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT BUDGET

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Halbersma,Joseph David

Sponsor Contacts:

HOLLI@UNITINGAGAINSTLUNGCANCER.ORG
27 Union Square West, Suite #304
New York, New York, United States
212 627-5500