PURPOSE OF AWARD: This Request for Applications (RFA) is specifically for pediatric cancer research through the V Scholar grant mechanism. This award supports young tenure-track faculty early in their cancer research career by funding projects that are either laboratory-based fundamental research or translational research.
SPECIAL FOCUS AREA: This RFA is specifically for pediatric cancer research. This year, we have special interest and funding for therapeutic resistance and welcome research projects in this area. Please note that research areas not included in this scope are epidemiology, behavioral science, and health services research.
GRANT SPECIFICS: The total amount of the grant is $600,000, paid in three annual installments of $200,000. Only direct costs of the research are supported by this award.