May 7, 2025, 21:43

Robert G. Owens Memorial Leukemia Research Grant

Kids Beating Cancer is currently accepting Letters of Intent for the 2025 Robert G. Owens Memorial Leukemia Research Grant, a two-tiered grant supporting basic-science research in pediatric leukemia. Named in honor of John Voight’s grandfather, this award is designed to fuel early discoveries that can lay the foundation for future cures.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must:

Hold an MD, PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent and a faculty (or equivalent) appointment
Be affiliated with a nonprofit or academic institution based in the United States
Submit original, unpublished research (conference abstracts must show significant updates)
Demonstrate experience in pediatric cancer research
Show clear plans to avoid budgetary or scientific overlap if funded by other grants
Postdoctoral researchers are eligible to apply

Funding at a glance:

Tier 1: 100,000 USD for 1 year to pilot and validate feasibility
Tier 2: 100,000 USD for 1 year (invitation-only), based on successful Tier 1 results
Funds may be used for PI salary (within NIH cap), equipment, supplies, and research staff
Indirect costs, PR, advertising, memberships, and non-research travel are not allowed

Research focus:

This grant supports basic science investigations in pediatric leukemias. It aims to uncover fundamental mechanisms or pathways with long-term potential to improve leukemia treatment. Projects focused on translational science (e.g., therapies or clinical applications) should instead apply for the John Voight Memorial Grant.

Key deadlines:

Letter of Intent Due: July 1, 2025
Invitation to Apply: August 1, 2025
Full Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2025
Award Notification: November–December 2025

Where to apply:

Submit both the Letter of Intent and full proposal via ProposalCentral, using NIH-style formatting.

Questions?

Sam Azar (COO & VP of Research) – [email protected]
Ian Henrich, PhD (Chair, Scientific Advisory Board) – [email protected]

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