The Purdue Tyler Trent Pediatric Cancer Pilot Grant 2027 offers up to US$50,000 for collaborative pediatric cancer research. The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) also funds single-investigator projects and gives priority to osteosarcoma proposals.
The grant helps teams test an idea and generate data for future funding applications. Preliminary data are optional, and Purdue encourages projects that use the institute’s shared research facilities.
Eligibility and Application Criteria
- Proposals must focus on pediatric cancer.
- All investigators requesting funding must be current PICR members.
- External collaborators may participate, but their institutions cannot receive grant funds. They do not count toward the minimum of two investigators for the team award.
- Each PICR member may participate in only one application per cycle, regardless of their role.
- Investigators may hold only one active pilot award at a time.
- Teams should be ready to start within two months of receiving the award.
Funding Details
- Single investigator: Up to US$25,000.
- Team of two or more eligible investigators: Up to US$50,000.
- Suggested project period: Up to 12 months.
- Excluded costs: Principal investigator salary, clerical support, and travel.
Deadline
- Application deadline: February 9, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. The call does not specify a time zone.
- Submit electronically using a Purdue account.