Funding Opportunities: Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University : Feinberg School of Medicine
Funding Opportunities
Internal sources of support for Lurie Cancer Center investigators are listed below. Doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows can find information on our
Travel Grants page
about funds to defray the travel and registration expenses associated with presenting their research at a scientific meeting.
Basic Science Research
H Foundation NCI Stimulus Awards
1 yr, $20,000
Purpose
To assist faculty in procurement of NCI-funded R01 grants
Eligibility
Must be member of a Lurie Cancer Center Basic Sciences Research Program
Must have submitted a first-in-career R01 application to the NCI that was scored but not funded OR received a score near the payline on a competitive renewal application
Questions
jodi-johnson@northwestern.edu
Clinical / Translational Research
Lurie Cancer Center Funds Supporting Investigator-Initiated Clinical/Translational Studies
5yr, $50,000
Purpose
Support for innovative, investigator-initiated trials and novel translational research conducted at the Lurie Cancer Center, that may serve as the foundation for larger, nationally funded studies.
Eligibility
Cancer Center investigators with protocols reviewed and approved by the Lurie Cancer Center Scientific Review Committee (SRC)
Questions
r-riphenburg@northwestern.edu
Clinical / Translational Research
Translational Bridge Program Awards
Support postdoctoral fellow for 1yr
Purpose
To foster the translation of basic science research into clinical advancements. RFAs are distributed and posted here throughout the year. Award amounts and submission deadlines vary.
Eligibility
Collaboration between a basic scientist and a clinical investigator, with at least one member of the Lurie Cancer Center;
Have a clear plan for translation into clinical products
Have potential to impact treatment of cancers represented in the Lurie Cancer Center's catchment area.
Questions
schallma@northwestern.edu
Clinical / Translational Research
Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Lurie Cancer Center
$10k-$100k
Purpose
Funding and support for brain and spinal cord tumor-related research and projects
Eligibility
Physicians, researchers and collaborators affiliated with the Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Lurie Cancer Center
Project aimed at improving treatment and well-being of patients with brain or spinal cord tumors
Questions
mbti@nm.org
Clinical / Translational Research
Translational Accelerator Awards
6 months, $25,000
Purpose
To assist translational or clinical research seeking to obtain preclinical data for investigator-initiated treatment trials
Eligibility
Must be a member of the Lurie Cancer Center; Must require preclinical work required to propose a new investigator-initiated clinical trial; A letter of support from an LCC laboratory scientist or Core Facility director is required
Questions
mahalingam@nm.org
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