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Posted on August 1, 2012
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| Deadline: September 17, 2012 |
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Invites Young Scientists to Apply for "A" Awards in Pediatric Oncology Research
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Invites Young Scientists to Apply for "A" Awards in Pediatric Oncology Research
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation that has evolved from a young cancer patient's front-yard lemonade stand to a national foundation for childhood cancer, awards grants designed to fill critical voids in current pediatric cancer research.
The foundation's "A" Award is a three-year grant designed for young scientists who want to jump-start their careers in pediatric oncology research. The program seeks to encourage the best and brightest young researchers to build lifelong careers and become leaders in the pediatric cancer field, and to further research that will lead to cures for children with cancer.
Applicants must have their M.D., Ph.D., or dual M.D./Ph.D., and must not have achieved an appointment higher than assistant professor. M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates must be no more than six years from finishing a three-year fellowship. M.D. candidates who did not do a three-year fellowship must have three years of research experience after their M.D. was awarded and be no more than nine years from receiving the M.D. Ph.D. candidates must be no more than six years from being awarded the Ph.D.
The ideal candidate has an original project that is not currently being funded. Demonstration of outstanding mentorship and a future commitment to pediatric cancer investigation are critical components of a successful application.
Funds must be granted to nonprofit institutions or organizations operating in the United States or Canada. Researchers need not be U.S. citizens.
The program provides $125,000 a year for three years. Applicants may have other research grants during the award period, but there must be clear documentation of mechanisms to avoid scientific and/or budgetary overlap.
Visit the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Web site for complete program information and application requirements.
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Link to Complete RFP
Primary Subject: Medical Research
Geographic Funding Area: National
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