Cancer Control Grants

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Mara Mogensen Flaherty Memorial Lectureship Award

Supported by sanofi-aventis

Award: The lecturer receives a $2,000 honorarium, airfare to ONS Congress to present lecture, and two-day per diem expenses.

Purpose: The Mara Mogensen Flaherty Memorial Lectureship Award supports an annual lecture on a topic related to the psychosocial aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care presented by an individual who is involved in the field of psychosocial oncology, cancer care, education or research. The lecture is presented at the ONS Annual Congress.

Eligibility: Candidates for this award must be health care professionals, and may or may not be members of ONS. Candidates must agree to deliver a prepared 45-minute lecture during the ONS Annual Congress.

Although not an eligibility requirement of the award, recipients are encouraged to submit an article based on the lecture to ONS for publication. The decision to publish the article would fall within the ONS journal approval process for articles.

Application deadline: September 15, 2010

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
(412) 859-6100
(412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org

Excellence in Radiation Therapy Nursing Award

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in radiation therapy nursing.

Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate must meet the following criteria:

Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member
Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience
Be a recognized expert in the field of radiation oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, peer review)
Have made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to radiation oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and /or nursing research
Serve as a role model for other radiation oncology nurses.

Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows:

Clinical Practice. Consistently demonstrates exemplary understanding and execution of the care of patients receiving radiation therapy.
Education. Shares knowledge of practice with students, peers, patients, and the community. (Examples include, but are not limited to, joint appointment(s), precepting students, staff development, program planning, patient teaching, outreach programs, and CNE programs).
Research. Demonstrates commitment to the advancement of practice through evidence of participation in research and research activities (possible activities include participation as data collector, site coordinator, study monitor, member of research team, co-investigator, principal investigator in a clinical research study related to radiation therapy. In addition, participation in research utilization activities, which promote research-based radiation oncology nursing practice).
Speaking. Regularly demonstrates expertise in field through public speaking and is recognized as an effective oral communicator.
Publication. Regularly contributes to the literature on issues regarding radiation therapy (includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, or chapters in books).
ONS Leadership. Participates in ONS activities at the local or national level. (Participation should include involvement at the local or national level, and includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation).
Professional Practice. Provides leadership in activities, which advance the practice of radiation nursing (activities may include staff development, program development, patient teaching, or support groups. It might also include community outreach such as work with the ACS, Leukemia Society, or camps for cancer patients, or "survivors' day" activities.

Application deadline: October 31, 5pm ET.

Oncology Nursing Society
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667)
412-859-6100
877-369-5497 (toll free fax)
412-859-6162 (fax)
customer.service@ons.org

Oncology Nursing Society Excellence in Medical Oncology Award

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence of nursing contributions to medical oncology

Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate must meet the following criteria:

Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member
Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience
Be a recognized expert in the field of medical oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review)
Have made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to medical oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research
Serve as a role model for other nurses.

Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows:

ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level.
Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation.
Recognized expert in the field of medical oncology, contributing to the development of medical oncology nursing practice.
Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point)
Significant contribution to the following areas:
Professional/patient education related to medical oncology
Presentations
Examples in letters of role modeling
Specific educational interventions
Program development
Support groups
Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students
Community outreach
Clinical practice related to medical oncology:
Theoretical concepts used
Nursing process used
Professional development of self and others
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Quality assurance
Ethical decision-making used
Reviews/applies nursing research
Medical oncology research

Application deadline: October 31, 5pm ET.

Oncology Nursing Society
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667)
412-859-6100
877-369-5497 (toll free fax)
412-859-6162 (fax)
customer.service@ons.org

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Presents A Two-Year $100,000
Postdoctoral Cancer Research Fellowship

The Ladies Auxiliary VFW presents an opportunity for researchers to devote two years, full-time to making
new discoveries about cancer. United States universities, hospitals, and other institutions are invited to
nominate one individual who meets the criteria.

ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicant must be a United States citizen. (The nominator does not have to be.)
2. Must be nominated by the person who will be supervising the lab in which the researcher will be working.
3. Must be qualified in a specific cancer-related specialty and proposed research project must be cancer-related.
4. Candidate must have a doctoral degree by July 1, 2011. If candidate does not have the degree by the time of
application, please indicate date expected on the application form. (No later than July 1, 2011.)
5. Proposed research must be the principal professional responsibility of the recipient during the fellowship.

APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:
1. Completed 2011 Official Application Form.
2. NIH biographical sketch on candidate’s training, experience, honors, and a list of candidate's published research.
3. Brief description of proposed research project including abstract, methods, procedures and significance.
4. Timeline for the project and expected results throughout the study. Specifically, the results anticipated to have been obtained after nine months of funding. This information will be used to review adequacy of progress.
5. Letter of recommendation from sponsor (and from co-mentor if another individual will contribute significantly to the training supervision).
6. NIH biographical sketch on sponsor (and co-mentor, if applicable).
7. Brief description of lab funding available to support proposed project.
Items 2, 3, and 4 must NOT EXCEED 10 pages. (Excess will be viewed negatively by review panel.) Do not use type smaller than 11 point font. Must be postmarked by March 1, 2011; no exceptions).

DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS POLICY
The winner of the fellowship will be notified by June 1, 2011, and upon receipt of written acceptance, $50,000 will be issued. By March 1, 2012, the recipient must send a progress report which will be reviewed to determine if the rest of the fellowship will be disbursed. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of basic and clinical researchers in the oncology field.

USE OF FUNDS
The funds are to be used as a salary or stipend, which may cover fringe benefits. If the institution's normal
postdoctoral salary is greater than $50,000 per year, it is acceptable for the institution to supplement
the salary. If the normal salary is less than $50,000, the excess funds may be used for lab equipment or supplies. During the two-year term of this fellowship, the researcher may not receive other funding towards his or her salary except as just described. Funds must be used prior to July 1, 2013, unless approved by the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. Fellowships are not renewable. A brief final report of the results of the research must be sent to the Auxiliary by September 1, 2013.

ADMINISTRATOR OF PROGRAMS
Cancer Research Fellowship Program
Ladies Auxiliary VFW National Headquarters
406 West 34th Street, 10th Floor
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone: 816-561-8655 FAX: 816-931-4753

Lymphoma Research Foundation 2011-2014 Clinical Investigator Career Development Grant

* 2011-2014 Clinical Investigator Career Development Grant -- $75K per year for 3 years: The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) seeks applications for its 3-year Clinical Investigator Career Development Grant.

The purpose of this grant is to fund training of physician investigators who will participate in developing new therapeutics and diagnostic tools for lymphoma. Physician investigators who are at the level of advanced fellow or junior faculty with no greater than 5 years of experience beyond completion of their fellowship or post-doctoral training are eligible (five year limit may be non-sequential in case of interruptions for pregnancy or illness). The focus of the training is to prepare physician investigators to design and administer clinical research studies in lymphoma and to take on the primary responsibilities for clinical research, protocol writing, Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission and publication. The proposed research plan should develop the necessary knowledge and clinical research skills relevant to the investigator's career goals. The Grant is designed to provide physician investigators with support to spend 35-50% of their time implementing clinical research studies in lymphoma. A Career Development Plan is required as part of the Grant Application.

o Applications are due on September 7, 2010. Applications will be peer-reviewed, and applicants will be notified of results by November 2010.

All applications must be submitted electronically. LRF allows up to 25 percent overhead. Smaller overhead amounts are preferred. To apply for grant opportunities, please go to https://proposalcentral.altum.com

New York Office:
115 Broadway, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 349-2910, (800) 235-6848
Fax: (212) 349-2886

Los Angeles Office:
8800 Venice Blvd, Suite 207
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: (310) 204-7040, (800) 500-9976
Fax: (310) 204-7043

Lymphoma Research Foundation 2011-2013 Postdoctoral Fellowships

$105K for 2 years

The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) seeks applications for its 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship award. Projects may be laboratory or clinic based, with the results and conclusions that must be clearly relevant to the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of Hodgkin and/of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Areas of research may include, but are not limited to, etiology, immunology, genetics, therapies and transplantation.

* Applications are due on September 7, 2010. Applications will be peer-reviewed, and applicants will be notified of results by November 2010.

Application Receipt Date: Sept 7, 2010
Peer Review Process: Sept 2010 – Oct 2010
Applicant Notification Date: Nov 2010
Earliest Project Start Date: Jan 1, 2011

PURPOSE OF FELLOWSHIP
To support research, which may be laboratory or clinic based, with the results and conclusions that must be clearly relevant to the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of Hodgkin’s and/or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Areas of research may include, but are not limited to, etiology, immunology, genetics, therapies, and transplantation.

ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicants must have completed two years of their fellowship, or not more than two years as a junior faculty instructor or assistant professor at the start of the award period and hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree.
2. Applicants must be affiliated with a sponsoring institution in the U.S. or Canada for the duration of the LRF Grant. Citizenship is not required.
3. Applicant must secure a Sponsor who will supervise the proposed research project. The Sponsor’s role is to assure (on behalf of the Institution) that the specific aims of the project are met and to present the Institution’s role in the development of the Applicant’s career. The Sponsor may support only one applicant.
4. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals without regard to age, race, religion, sex, creed, national origin, or any other characteristics protected by law.
5. All LRF applications are self-initiated. LRF does not invite applications from selected individuals or laboratories.
6. The Fellow must spend a minimum of 80 percent of his/her time in research without major patient care, teaching, or administrative responsibilities except as such responsibilities relate directly to a pre-clinical or clinical lymphoma research project.
7. The LRF Fellow may not hold another competitively applied for fellowship title during the period of the LRF Grant. However, LRF Grants may be supplemented by funds from other sources. LRF must be informed as to the sources and the amounts of all other funding received by the LRF Fellow during the term of the LRF Grant. Failure to comply may result in termination of the LRF Grant.
8. There is no restriction on the number of times an individual may apply for an LRF Grant.
9. A previous LRF Fellow shall not be granted support other than in exceptional circumstances, which is decided on a case-by-case basis.

In our efforts to improve our grant process, the Lymphoma Research Foundation will be using an electronic grants submission process. All interested grant applicants must submit their applications online through proposalCENTRAL (https://proposalcentral.altum.com).

To avoid being rushed at deadline time, applicants are encouraged to register and complete a professional profile at proposalCENTRAL now. Applicants should make sure their grants and contracts office has registered their institution and signing officials with proposalCENTRAL.

New York Office:
115 Broadway, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 349-2910, (800) 235-6848
Fax: (212) 349-2886

Los Angeles Office:
8800 Venice Blvd, Suite 207
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: (310) 204-7040, (800) 500-9976
Fax: (310) 204-7043

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Career Development Program

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS's) Career Development Program (CDP) provides awards intended to meet the specific needs of investigators at different states in their research careers. The awards - Scholar, Scholar in Clinical Research, Special Fellow, Special Fellow in Clinical Research and Fellow - provide stipends to investigators, allowing them to devote themselves to research bearing on leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

The CDP supports fundamental research in genetics, molecular and cell biology, molecular pharmacology, molecular virology and immunology. The program also encompasses translational research directly relevant to the improved treatment or diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and, where applicable, to prevention.

Effective Award Year 2011

Scholar
Scholars are highly qualified investigators who have shown a capacity for independent, sustained original investigation in the field of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. These Scholars are expected to hold independent faculty-level or equivalent positions and have obtained substantial support for their research from a national agency. Scholar awards are for up to $110,000 per year for five years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress report review.

Scholar in Clinical Research
Scholars in Clinical Research are highly qualified investigators who are expected to hold independent faculty-level appointments and who are conducting original, independent applied research, often involving early-stage clinical trials which will advance the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of hematologic malignancies. These Scholars are expected to have concomitant support for their research from another source or agency. Scholar in Clinical Research awards are for up to $110,000 per year for five years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress report review.

Special Fellow
Special Fellows are qualified investigators who have completed a minimum of two years of postdoctoral research training and are continuing their research under the direction of a research Sponsor. The Special Fellowship should permit the scientist to begin to transition to an independent research program. Special Fellow awards are for up to $65,000 per year for three years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress report review.

Special Fellow in Clinical Research (SFCR)
Special Fellows are researchers who hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and have completed a minimum of two years of clinical hematology, oncology, hematology/oncology or hematopathology training or postdoctoral research training in a clinical discipline (e.g., cytogenetics, molecular pathology). These grantees should provide evidence that their career focus will be on the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. SFCR awards are for up to $65,000 per year for three years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress report review.

Fellow
Fellows are promising investigators with less than two years of postdoctoral research training. These grantees are encouraged to embark on an academic career involving clinical or fundamental research in, or related to, leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma under the direction of a research sponsor. Fellow awards are for up to $55,000 per year for three years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress report review.

Deadlines
A letter of intent is mandatory for those applying for a Career Development Program grant and must be completed online via proposalCentral by 3 p.m. ET, Sept. 15.

Full applications must be received electronically via proposalCentral by 3 p.m. ET, Oct. 1.

Our program is now open. Please apply via proposalCENTRAL.

For more program information, contact:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1311 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, NY 10605
Telephone: (914) 821-8301, (914) 821-8290, researchprograms@lls.org .

Lila Gruber Memorial Cancer Research Award and Lectureship

The Lila Gruber Memorial Cancer Research Award is one of the largest and most prestigious medical awards. The cash award of $10,000 will be made in recognition of the investigator's lifetime achievements in the field of cancer research. The award has been made possible by a gift from Murray Gruber in memory of his wife. Its purpose is to encourage participation in cancer research and to provide a forum for the enrichment of knowledge of dermatologists in this important scientific field. At the discretion of the task force, the award may be divided between two worthy nominees.

Application Deadline: Friday, November 5, 2010

Criteria

* The recipient may be a physician or non-physician scientist of national or international stature whose contributions in the field of cancer research have been outstanding in importance and distinction.
* The recipient should be a recognized expert whose contributions in the field of cancer research have been outstanding in practice and distinction.
* The award must be accepted in person and will be presented during the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
* The recipient must have excellent and proven communication skills.

Selection Process

Requests for nominations will be solicited from the Academy membership at large. The recipient will be selected by the Named Lectureship Task Force and presented to the Scientific Assembly Committee for approval at the planning meeting, which is held in the spring of the year prior to the presentation of the lecture.

Nominations must be submitted to the task force no later than Friday, November 5, 2010. The Academy will announce its final decision in June of the following year.

Named Lectureship Task Force
Boni E. Elewski, MD, FAAD, Chair
Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD
Brett M. Coldiron, MD, FAAD
Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD, FAAD
David R. Bickers, MD, FAAD

Year: 2012
Description: Lila Gruber Memorial Cancer Research Award and Lectureship
Meeting Name: 70th Annual Meeting
Date of Meeting: March 16-20, 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Questions: Tim Moses, Director, Meeting and Conventions
Phone: (847) 240-1491
Fax: (847) 330-1090
E-mail: namedlectureships@aad.org

American Academy of Dermatology
P.O. Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL 60168

Toll-free: (866) 503-SKIN (7546)
International: (847) 240-1280
Fax: (847) 240-1859

Caring for Carcinoid Foundation-American Association for Cancer Research Grants for Carcinoid Tumor and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Research

Application Deadline: September 15, 2010, at 12:00 noon Eastern Time

Decision Date: January 15, 2011

Start of Grant Term: February 1, 2011

Recognition Event for Grant Recipients at AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011: April 5, 2011

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation-AACR Grants for Carcinoid Tumor and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Research represent a joint effort to promote and support innovative cancer research. These grants are available to independent junior and senior investigators to develop and study new ideas and approaches that have direct application and relevance to carcinoid tumors or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Proposed research may be in any discipline of basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological cancer research.

Applications are invited from researchers currently in the field as well as from investigators with experience in other areas of cancer research who have promising ideas or research approaches that can be applied to carcinoid tumor and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor research.

These two-year grants will provide $250,000 over the grant term ($125,000 per year). Grant funds support direct research expenses, which may include the salary and benefits of the grant recipient and any collaborators (limited to 25 percent of the total grant), postdoctoral or clinical research fellows and/or research assistants, equipment, travel and supplies (indirect costs not permitted).

Mentored researchers working in carcinoid tumor and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor research should consider applying for the Raymond and Beverly Sackler AACR Fellowships for Ileal Carcinoid Tumor Research.

It is anticipated that two grants will be funded.

Research Project Criteria

Proposals will be accepted for new ideas and innovative approaches that have direct application and relevance to carcinoid tumors and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Proposed research projects can be any in discipline including basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological cancer research.

Applications are invited from researchers currently in the field as well as from investigators with experience in other areas of cancer research who have promising ideas or research approaches that they will directly apply to carcinoid tumors or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Investigators who have powerful experimental tools that will lead to a better understanding of neuroendocrine tumor biology, elucidate the mechanisms of currently available therapies in neuroendocrine tumors, and identify new treatment targets for carcinoid tumors or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are encouraged to apply. The applicability of the proposed project to carcinoid tumor or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor research must be fully described. A track record of research in this specific field is not a requirement for funding.

Genomic, RNA, and proteomic studies of carcinoid tumors and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that may complement ongoing genome-wide sequencing efforts funded by Caring for Carcinoid Foundation will be considered but special emphasis will be placed on research that is not duplicative of projects currently funded by the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (see www.caringforcarcinoid.org for listing of grants).
Applicant Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (including Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.C., N.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.N.S., Pharm.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, or a combined clinical and research doctoral degree) in a related field and not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral or professional degree.

Applications will be accepted from independent investigators at all levels who are affiliated with an academic, medical or research institution anywhere in the world. There are no citizenship or geographic requirements.

Employees or subcontractors of a government entity or for-profit private industry are not eligible. Exceptions may apply if an applicant holds a full-time position at a veterans' hospital or national laboratory in the United States. Employees or subcontractors of a government entity or for-profit private industry may serve as collaborators, but no grant funds may be directed towards these individuals or their respective institutions. Contact the AACR before submitting an application to determine your eligibility.

Applicants with a question about eligibility are encouraged to contact the AACR at grants@aacr.org, prior to submitting an application.

Program Guidelines & Application Instructions

Letters of Intent are now being accepted via the proposalCENTRAL website. Please download the Program Guidelines and Application Instructions document for more information.

Generously Supported By
Caring for Carcinoid Foundation

Inquiries
Ms. Julia Laurence, Program Associate
Telephone: (267) 646-0655
Fax: (215) 440-9372
Email: julia.laurence@aacr.org

Raymond and Beverly Sackler American Association for Cancer Research Fellowships for Ileal Carcinoid Tumor Research

Two-year grant of $100,000. Two grants will be awarded this cycle. The Fellowships are open to postdoctoral and clinical research fellows. Applications are invited from researchers currently in the field as well as from investigators with experience in other areas of cancer research who have promising ideas or research approaches that can be applied to ileal carcinoid tumor research. Proposed research may be basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological in nature and must have direct application and relevance to ileal carcinoid tumors.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (including Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.C., N.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., Sc.D.,
D.N.S., Pharm.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, or a combined clinical and research doctoral degree) in a related field and not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral or professional degree.

Applicants must be in the first 5 years of a postdoctoral or clinical research fellowship at an academic, medical, or research institution anywhere in the world at the start of the grant term on February 1, 2011. Applicants must have started their fellowship no earlier than February 2, 2006 and no later than February 1, 2011. There are no citizenship or geographic requirements.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2010, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Time

Inquiries
Hanna Hopfinger, Grants Program Assistant
Telephone: (267) 646-0665
Fax: (215) 440-9372
E-mail: grants@aacr.org