Aug 19, 2025, 08:32

Lung Cancer Initiative Career Development Grant

Two-year career development award for emerging lung cancer researchers at select North Carolina institutions to lead clinical or translational projects in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship; collaboration and health-disparities focus encouraged.

Eligibility Criteria:

Employed at one of: Duke University, UNC–Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University, East Carolina University, or Levine Cancer Institute.
Early-career physician or scientist with active institutional mentor (mentor publishing in lung cancer and engaged with LCI).
Project must focus on lung cancer; include a detailed Career Development Plan; collaborative projects encouraged.

Funding Details:

USD 150,000 total over 2 years (USD 75,000/year); one project anticipated.

Deadline:

Applications due: August 30, 2025.
Notification: October 18, 2025.
Project start: January 1, 2026.

Where to Go for Further Information:

Apply via ProposalCentral (Grant GMID 270).
Questions: [email protected].

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