John Voight Memorial Leukemia Research Grant – Pediatric AML Oncology

John Voight Memorial Leukemia Research Grant – Pediatric AML Oncology

Due Date: 07/03/2026

A translational pediatric leukemia research grant honoring John Voight, focused on accelerating new treatments for children with leukemia—particularly Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML). Structured as a two-tier award totaling up to $300,000 over three years.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Research must be original, novel, and focused on pediatric leukemia, with emphasis on AML.

  • Applicant must hold an MD, PhD, MD/PhD (or equivalent); postdoctoral researchers are eligible.

  • Institution must be U.S.-based and nonprofit or academic.

Funding Details:

  • Tier 1: $100,000 for 1 year (translational pediatric leukemia research).

  • Tier 2: $200,000 for 2 additional years (awarded to successful Tier 1 recipients).

Deadline:

  • Letter of Intent: July 3, 2026

  • Full Proposal (invited only): October 16, 2026

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