Direct-cost grant for high-impact appendix cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) research (basic, translational, or clinical) with clear potential to change knowledge or patient outcomes. Applications are submitted via ProposalCentral.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent) at a medical/academic/research institution.
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Full-time faculty at Assistant Professor rank or higher; one proposal per cycle.
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Focus strictly on appendiceal tumors (e.g., mucinous neoplasms, adenocarcinoma incl. signet ring/goblet cell) and/or PMP of appendiceal origin.
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Not eligible if you currently hold an active ACPMP Catalyst Research Grant.
Funding Details:
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Up to USD 150,000 (direct costs only); no indirects.
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NIH salary cap applies; detail percent effort and key personnel.
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Justify equipment >10% of total; allowable research supplies/equipment/publication costs tied to the project.
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Not allowed: membership dues; conference travel/registration/housing; tuition; salary/benefits for for-profit or government personnel.
Deadline:
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Full application due: September 1, 2025 (5:00 p.m. EST).
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Review: Oct–Nov 2025; Notification: Nov 2025; Start: December 1, 2025.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Apply via ProposalCentral (search for “ACPMP Research Foundation Changemaker Grant”).
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Program questions: [email protected].