Jan 4, 2017 - The Foundation focuses on funding research for innovative grants for translational research in ovarian, ut
Mary Kay Foundation - Translational Cancer Research Grants Sponsor: Mary Kay Foundation Program Title: Translational Cancer Research Grants Maximum Award Amount:
$100,000
JHU Nomination Limit: 1 from SOM only For More Detailed Information: MKF Cancer Research Grants
Deadlines: Internal Deadline: January 4, 2017 Sponsor Deadline: February 3, 2017
Opportunity Summary The Foundation focuses on funding research for innovative grants for translational research in ovarian, uterine, breast or cervical cancer. Such research would lead to improvement in diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, or treatment of the cancers. Translational research is broadly defined as research that will provide a scientific link between laboratory research and the clinic.
Eligibility & Requirements:
There are no restrictions as to faculty rank or length of time at a specific faculty rank Must be have a faculty appointment in SOM U.S. Citizenship is NOT required Field - Translational Research in ovarian, uterine, breast, and cervical cancer
Internal Nomination Process: Interested applicants should send the following documents in sequence in one PDF to
[email protected] no later than 4 p.m. on January 4, 2016: 1. JHU Limited Submission Cover Sheet 2. Abstract (one page, double-spaced) 3. Proposal (maximum of four pages of text only, single spaced: 12-pt font and one-inch margins) (Note: figures, tables, and other reference material may be included in addition to the 4 pg. text limit) 4. Curriculum Vitae of investigator, including current external research support and publications 5. Budget (two pages maximum) 6. Letter of Recommendation from the Department Chair/Director. Letters of Recommendation can be submitted separately to
[email protected] stating the applicant’s name in the subject line. Each applicant should expect to receive a confirmation of receipt of their materials. Applicants not receiving an acknowledgement, or having any questions, should contact Brittany McMahon via
[email protected].
Previous Winners: Roisin Connolly, PhD (2015); Luis A. Diaz, MD (2014); Andrew J. Ewald, PhD (2013); Nita Ahuja, MD (2008); Ben Ho Park, MD (2007); Vered Stearns, MD (2006); Richard Roden, PhD (2005)
