Hirshberg Foundation’s Seed Grant Program
Since 2005, the Hirshberg Foundation’s Seed Grant Program has supported innovative basic and clinical research in pancreatic cancer. Seed grants provide start-up funding for novel ideas in treatment, early diagnosis, biology, prevention, and core facility development—enabling investigators to generate preliminary data for larger awards and foster new collaborations.
Eligibility Criteria
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PI must be based at a U.S. academic institution or research organization
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Open to research-track and clinical-track faculty, staff scientists, and postdoctoral trainees
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Single-PI applications only; multi-PI not allowed
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Applicants without independent programs must include a senior mentor with pancreatic cancer expertise
Funding Details
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Award amount: $75,000 (direct costs only; no indirect costs)
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Duration: 1 year (with optional 1-year no-cost extension)
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Mentor salary support not allowed
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Additional travel stipend (up to $1,000) available for conference presentations
Key Dates
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Submission deadline: August 15, 2025
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Decision notification: November 2025
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Earliest start date: November 2025
How to Apply & More Information
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FAQs and details: Hirshberg Foundation FAQs
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Questions? Email [email protected]
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