Seed funding for bold, novel pediatric/AYA cancer ideas (e.g., AI-enabled diagnostics/coordination, care quality innovations, trial accessibility/efficiency) with strong potential for clinical translation.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Open to postdocs/clinical fellows and independent investigators worldwide (hospital/university/private lab).
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Must target one Focus Area and the Priority Area; non-pediatric-relevant and infrastructure proposals not reviewed.
Funding Details:
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Up to USD 50,000 for 1 year; semiannual installments; no indirect costs.
Deadline:
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LOI opens August 4, 2025; closes September 12, 2025 (3:30 PM EDT).
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Full application (by invite) opens November 6, 2025; due January 6, 2026 (3:30 PM EST).
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Earliest award notice April 1, 2026; start July 1, 2026.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Submit via ProposalCentral (search “A Collaborative Pediatric Cancer Research Awards Program”).
- Program information.
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Grant manager: Leigh Anna Lang, [email protected].