2010 Mantle Cell Lymphoma Correlative Clinical Studies Grant
* $100K per year for 2 years: The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) Mantle Cell Lymphoma Consortium seeks proposals for correlative clinical studies in mantle cell lymphoma. Applications to this initiative must be an adjunct to a major MCL research project and work in the clinical setting or with primary MCL patient samples. Innovative research by definition may uncover new questions and new areas requiring investigation. Basic funding often does not allow for additional, correlative studies to explore these areas. The intention of the current request for proposals is to fund such adjunct studies to complement and synergize with ongoing MCL trials within the NCI Cancer Cooperative Groups and/or the LRF-funded clinical projects. The applications should clearly focus on MCL and have a high degree of relevance to research questions pertinent to MCL.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES:
To be considered for funding, an adjunct study should be:
1. Associated with an ongoing, clinical research project focused specifically on mantle cell lymphoma and funded by LRF or the NCI.
2. Intended to test a new hypothesis based on preliminary findings in the major study.
3. Capable of furthering the understanding of mantle cell lymphoma and/or its diagnosis and treatment.
Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
--Molecular and/or genetic profiling of patient-derived samples
--Identification of biomarkers
--Immunological studies
• Establishment of tissue arrays and other archival resources
Applications to this initiative must work in the clinical setting or with primary MCL patient samples.
ELIGIBILITY:
You may submit an application if your institution is a:
--Non-profit organization
--Public or private institution such as a university, college, hospital and/or laboratory
--Domestic or foreign institutions/organizations are eligible
For-profit entities are not eligible to apply for LRF funds, however, should a for-profit institution have a relevant therapeutic or research project, they should contact LRF management to discuss possible public-private partnerships.
Any individual with the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research is invited to work with their (eligible) institution to develop an application for support.
o Applications are due on August 15, 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 these grant opportunities, please go to https://proposalcentral.altum.com
For more information, please call: (800) 235-6848
Lymphoma Research Foundation
115 Broadway, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 349-2910, (800) 235-6848
Fax: (212) 349-2886
