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Cancer Center Pilot Projects Program
Cancer Center Collaborative Pilot Projects Program
ACS IRG Program
The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania holds an American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS IRG) to support seed money grants to faculty to conduct innovative cancer research projects that have the potential for future peer review funding. The ACS IRG funds innovative cancer research projects that have the potential for future peer review funding. Research projects currently funded through a national research grant will not be accepted.
Eligibility
- Only junior-level faculty are eligible - faculty within six years of their first independent faculty appointment or equivalent (e.g., Assistant Professor, Research Assistant Professor) who do not hold independent national competitive research grant.
- Investigators who have an NIH Career Development (K) award are eligible if other requirements are met.
- Investigators who had a national competitive research grant that was not renewed and are still within six years of their first independent faculty appointment, are eligible.
- Citizens, non-citizen nationals, and permanent residents of the United States and its possessions or territories are eligible.
Ineligibility
- Investigators who have received prior support from the ACS Institutional Research Grant or have a national competitive grant (i.e., NIH R29; R01, NSF, ACS) are not eligible.
- Non-faculty (e.g., residents, fellows) are not eligible.
Funding Level
$5,000 - $30,000
Award Period
1/1/07 - 12/31/07
Next Deadline: December 15, 2006
Instructions: ACS IRG Instructions [PDF]
Application Form: ACS IRG Application Form [Word Doc]
Transmittal Form: Transmittal Form 2007 [PDF]
Cancer Center Pilot Projects Program
The Cancer Center Pilot Projects Program funds innovative cancer research projects that have the potential for future peer review funding. Research projects currently funded through a national research grant will not be accepted.
Eligibility
- All full-time University faculty are eligible to apply for the Cancer Center Pilot Projects Program. The proposed area of research cannot be funded through an existing or prior peer-reviewed national research grant (i.e., NIH, ACS, DOD).
Ineligibility
- Non-faculty (e.g., residents, fellows) are not eligible.
Funding Level
Maximum $25,000
Award Period
3/1/07 - 11/30/07
Next Deadline: December 15, 2006
Instructions: Pilot Projects Program Instructions [PDF]
Application Form: Pilot Projects Program Application Form [Word Doc]
Transmittal Form: Transmittal Form 2007 [PDF]
Cancer Center Collaborative Pilot Projects Program
The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania announces the availability of Cancer Center Collaborative Pilot Projects Program. Among the factors of high value to the scientific reviewers will be: translational research impact, new collaborations (researchers have not previously worked together), researchers representing more than one discipline or department, novelty of the research concept, and research addressing a high priority area.
Eligibility
- Proposals must be submitted by two or more Penn faculty members. All full-time University faculty are eligible to apply for the Cancer Center Collaborative Pilot Projects Program. The proposed area of research cannot be funded through an existing or prior research grant.
Ineligibility
- Non-faculty (e.g., residents, fellows) are not eligible.
Funding Level
Maximum $75,000
Award Period
Two years from the date of notice of award. Award notices will not be issued until projects are approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Next Deadline: December 15, 2006
Instructions: Collaborative Pilot Projects Program Instructions [PDF]
Application Form: Collaborative Pilot Projects Program Application Form [Word Doc]
Transmittal Form: Transmittal Form 2007 [PDF]
Gastrointestinal Cancer Pilot Program Grants
Eligibility
- Full-time University faculty who have not held extramural support (i.e., R29, R01, P01). The proposed area of research cannot be funded through an existing or prior peer-reviewed national research grant (i.e., NIH, ACS, DOD).
- Established investigators in other areas of biomedical research who wish to apply their expertise to a problem in gastrointestinal cancer.
- Established cancer or digestive and liver investigators who wish to study an area of gastrointestinal cancer that represents a significant departure from currently funded work.
- Citizens, non-citizen nationals, and permanent residents of the United States and its possessions or territories are eligible.
Ineligibility
- Investigators who have received prior support extramural support (i.e., R29, R01, P01).
- Non-faculty (e.g., Residents, Fellows, Instructors) are not eligible unless a commitment letter by the Departmental Chair is provided stating the PI will become faculty by the start of the award.
Funding Level
Maximum $45,000
Award Period
Will be stated in the award letter.
Next Deadline: December 15, 2006
Instructions: Gastrointestinal Cancer Pilot Program Grants Instructions [PDF]
Application Form: Gastrointestinal Cancer Pilot Program Grants Application Form [Word Doc]
Transmittal Form: Transmittal Form 2007 [PDF]
Links to External Funding Opportunities
- American Cancer Society
- American Institute for Cancer Research
- Department of Defense
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- National Cancer Institute
- National Science Foundation
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Other External Links of Interest
NIH CRISP database: NIH maintains a complete list of current and past funded projects. This is a good resource for investigators trying to learn more about what kinds of research are supported.
NIH Grant Application Forms and Instructions
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grants Net
Cancer Center and Penn Links of Interest
Office of the Vice Provost for Research - This web site provides links to numerous sites of interest to investigators including the Office of Research Services, the IRB, IACUC, and the University Research Foundation.
Cancer Center's Clinical Trials Scientific Review and Monitoring Committee
Cancer Center's Weekly Events Bulletin - Funding opportunities are regularly publicized in the Weekly Events Bulletin.
