The Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation (ACPMP) is accepting applications for its Changemaker Research Grant, offering $150,000 over two years to support groundbreaking research in the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of appendix cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).
Who is eligible?
Applicants must:
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Be the principal investigator with primary responsibility for the project
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Be affiliated with an institution capable of administering grant funds
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Be able to launch the project within the 2-year grant term
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Agree to ACPMP’s terms regarding stewardship, reporting, and ethical research conduct
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Not accept conflicting funding that would require relinquishment of this award
Funding at a glance:
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150,000 USD total
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75,000 USD disbursed upon award acceptance
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75,000 USD released after a satisfactory 12-month progress report
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Funds must support direct research expenses only
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Indirect costs, administrative charges, and non-research-related expenses are not allowed
Research focus:
Projects must align with ACPMP’s mission to advance understanding and treatment of appendix cancer and PMP, including:
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Therapeutic development
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Biomarker discovery
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Novel diagnostics
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Clinical trial infrastructure or readiness
Key obligations & reporting:
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Submit interim reports at 6 and 12 months
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Submit final reports within 60 days of grant conclusion
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Ongoing annual progress updates required for 3 years post-grant
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Public dissemination of non-confidential results encouraged
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All publications must acknowledge ACPMP support
How to apply:
Visit www.acpmp.org for the Request for Proposals and application process. Applications are reviewed by ACPMP’s scientific leadership and grantmaking panel.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]