Aug 19, 2025, 08:33

Vicky Amidon Innovation Grant in Lung Cancer Research

One-year seed grant for novel, high-impact lung cancer projects in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship; innovative, collaborative, and disparities-focused proposals are encouraged.

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to researchers at all levels in academic/community centers, CROs, emerging pharma, or other research institutions.
Applicant must be based in North or South Carolina.
Project must directly apply to lung cancer; collaborations and work addressing minority populations are favored.

Funding Details:

Up to USD 25,000 for 1 year.
Include current CV and a support letter from a program/department director or supervisor with the application.

Deadline:

Applications due: August 29, 2025.
Decision: October 17, 2025.
Project start: January 1, 2026.

Where to Go for Further Information:

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

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