Rising Tide

Rising Tide Foundation Clinical Cancer Research Grant

Due Date: 06/29/2025

The Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research (RTFCCR) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program. This initiative aims to support innovative, patient-centered clinical trials that have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life, treatment options, early detection, and survivorship for cancer patients worldwide.

Eligibility:

  • Principal Investigator must:

    • Hold a doctoral degree

    • Have completed postdoctoral training

    • Hold a faculty appointment (or equivalent) at an academic or independent research institution

    • Be an independent researcher with institutional support and resources

  • Both new and established investigators are encouraged to apply

  • Projects must clearly show departure from ongoing funded work

  • Applicants with existing RTFCCR awards during the proposed new grant period are ineligible

Focus Areas:

  • Improved Patient Outcomes

  • Therapy Optimization

  • Disease and Treatment Burden

  • Implementation Research

  • Science of Early Detection and Intervention

  • Advancing Cancer Research in Underserved Areas (especially Sub-Saharan Africa)

Application Requirements:

  • CV for PI and co-investigators (max 2 pages each, PDFs)

  • Full research proposal (NIH-style format) including:

    • Specific aims

    • Background and significance

    • Preliminary data (if available)

    • Experimental design and methodology

    • Statement on how the research will impact current patient care or improve early detection/prevention

  • Completed Patient Involvement Plan

  • Patient Consent Form

  • Detailed budget justification, including costs for patient participation

Deadline:

  • June 29, 2025

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