May 8, 2025, 21:44

ACPMP Changemaker Research Grant: $150K for Innovation in Appendix Cancer and PMP Research

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:

Be the principal investigator with primary responsibility for the project
Be affiliated with an institution capable of administering grant funds
Be able to launch the project within the 2-year grant term
Agree to ACPMP’s terms regarding stewardship, reporting, and ethical research conduct
Not accept conflicting funding that would require relinquishment of this award

Funding at a glance:

150,000 USD total
- 75,000 USD disbursed upon award acceptance
- 75,000 USD released after a satisfactory 12-month progress report
Funds must support direct research expenses only
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:

Therapeutic development
Biomarker discovery
Novel diagnostics
Clinical trial infrastructure or readiness

Key obligations & reporting:

Submit interim reports at 6 and 12 months
Submit final reports within 60 days of grant conclusion
Ongoing annual progress updates required for 3 years post-grant
Public dissemination of non-confidential results encouraged
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]

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