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Administrative Supplements for P30 Cancer Centers Support Grants (CCSG)

The Office of Cancer Centers is pleased to announce the release of the following three Notices of Funding Opportunities:

• To Stimulate Research in Immunotherapy and Tumor Microenvironment in HIV/AIDS Cancer Patients at NCI-Designated Cancer Centers. Learn More.
• To Stimulate Research in HIV-Associated Cancers in Aging Populations. Learn More.
• To Stimulate Research in HIV/AIDS Cancer Research Projects at NCI-Designated Cancer Centers. Learn More.

Applications: April 5, 2024 | If you're interested in applying to any of the above supplements, please email cfcccpilots@hs.uci.edu.

Summer Mentor Opportunity - CSUF/UCI Cancer Health Equity Research Partnership (CHERP) Program

CHERP seeks mentors for their summer research experience program for CSUF undergraduate students. The program aims to foster innovative cancer disparities research and increase pathways for students into cancer research careers. You are invited to mentor one or more upper-division scholars in a 9-week summer research experience (June 17 - August 16, 2024), with support provided and $1,500 for lab supplies per student. If interested, please complete the form by February 28th. More details will follow for selected mentors.

Questions? Please contact Sora Tanjasiri.

Request for Proposals | CFCCC Pilot Awards funded by the Anti-Cancer Challenge

$1M available for cancer-related pilot projects! The CFCCC is accepting proposals now. Learn more and apply by Feb. 23, 2024.

• Early-Stage Investigator Award ($20,000)
• Standard Award ($40,000)
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Improvement Award ($40,000)
• Re-entry After Dependent Care Award ($40,000)
• Multi-PI (Team Science) Award ($60,000)

Applications Open for the Oncology Summer Internship (OSI)

The OSI is a 4-week immersive program for first year medical students interested in exploring the field of oncology and serving Orange County's diverse populations. This comprehensive and full-time program integrates clinical shadowing, networking, and mentorship, enriched by weekly reflections and social activities. Do you know any MS1s that could benefit from this program? Encourage them to apply today!

Questions? Please contact Kimberly Castellanos.

UCI and PacBIO SMRT Sequencing Grant Application

The Genomics Research andTechnology Hub (GRT Hub) at UCI is collaborating with PacBio to offer a grant program to support novel long read sequencing projects at UCI. The winning project will be awarded a credit for one library prep and one Revio SMRT Cell. Additionally, UCI and PacBio will select up to 5 runner-up projects to receive a 20% discount on consumables required to run a single SMRT Cell pilot experiment. Learn more and apply here by March 8.

Any questions? Please contact Melanie Oakes.

The Biobehavioral Shared Resource (BBSR) Consultation & Comprehensive Project Request is Now Live

The BBSR is excited to discuss your project’s study design and needs, as well as see how our new menu of services can best support your project goals.

During our “Consultation Meeting” we’ll learn more about your project and how the BBSR can support your team. Ready to schedule? Complete the "Consultation Request" on iLab.

Questions? Contact Jose Lechuga, BBSR Core Manager.

Biostatistics Shared Resource - In-person Walk-in or Zoom Consultations Available

Informal statistical in-person walk-in or via Zoom consultations are available to discuss your study design and statistical needs. 

With Wen-pin Chen, MS, Senior Statistician & Manager for BSR:

• Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Book your meeting here
• Location: 200 S Manchester Ave, Orange, CA 92868, Suite 400, Room 433 OR Zoom

With Thomas H. Taylor, PhD, Principal Statistician for BSR:

• Every Wednesday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM via Zoom | No pre-booking necessary, drop in here

Funding Opportunities

For a curated list of internal, federal and foundation funding opportunities, please refer to CFCCC's Funding Opportunities webpage. Highlighted funding opportunities are listed below.

UCI & UC FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

UCI CFCCC Pilot Awards funded by the Anti-Cancer Challenge

Various awards: Early-Stage Investigator Award ($20k), Standard Award ($40k), Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Improvement Award ($40k), Re-entry After Dependent Care Award ($40k), Multi-PI (Team Science) Award ($60k)

Applications: Feb. 23, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>

UCI CFCCC: A1 Bridge

Up to $20k in bridge funding to investigators who have received scores on NIH grant applications (i.e., not triaged) that have missed the funding pay line and will be resubmitted.

Applications: Due on a rolling basis

Learn More and Apply >>

California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program

Pilot grants: up to $300k over 2 years

Full grants: up to $750k over 3 years

LOI: Feb. 29, 2024 (12 PM PT)

Informational webinar for applicants will be held on Jan. 29 (1-2 pm). Register here.

Learn More and Apply >>

FOUNDATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES



Melanoma Research Foundation

MRFBC Young Investigator Team Award to Advance the Field of Translational Immuno-Oncology ($150k / 2 years) - Applications: March 1, 2024 (5 PM ET)

Established Investigator Awards ($125k / 2 years) - Applications: March 1, 2024 (5 PM ET)

$225k / 1 year

Career Development Awards ($50k / 2 years) - Applications: March 1, 2024 (5 PM ET)

Learn More and Apply >>

A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation

Julie Swedberg YOLO Research Award

Focus: Women and lung cancer, strategies to overcome resistance, predictive and prognostic markers, understanding genetic heterogeneity, lung cancer in never-smokers

$150k / 2 years

LOI: March 1, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>

2024 Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards (Team Research)

Focus: Basic, translational, clinical

$3M / 3 years

LOI: March 12, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>

Melanoma Research Alliance

Focus: Advancing Drug Discovery to Identify New Therapies

Up to $250k / 2 years

Applications: March 28, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>

The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research

Multiple awards available: research support, career development and community support

Applications: various deadlines, see below link

Learn More and Apply >>

OTHER NON-FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP)

Convener on Fertility Preservation for Young Breast Cancer Patients

$100k / 6 months

Applications: March 1, 2024 (12 PM PT)

Learn More and Apply >>

Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Award (Winn CDA) for Early-Stage Investigator Physicians

$120k / year salary supported for 2 years

Applications: May 13, 2024

*Info session and live Q&A on March 13 from 9 - 10 AM, register here

Learn More and Apply >>

FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

CDMRP Anticipated Funding Opportunities for 2024

Breast Cancer Research Program | Pre-Announcement (multiple awards)

Learn More >>

Ovarian Cancer Research Program | Pre-Announcement (multiple awards)

Learn More >>

Lung Cancer Research Program | Pre-Announcement (multiple awards)

Learn More >>

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