Download DF/HCC Breast Cancer SPORE DRP

DANA-FARBER/HARVARD CANCER CENTER SPORE IN BREAST
CANCER
Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE)
An NCI funded program
Grant 1P50CA168504
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: Developmental Research Program
Eligibility: Harvard (including Broad Institute) faculty members at a level of Instructor or Assistant Professor. Clinical,
population or lab-based researchers are all eligible. Underserved minority investigators are strongly encouraged to apply.
Purpose: To develop the careers of young investigators committed to breast cancer.
Focus: Translational research in breast cancer. Projects focused on immune-based therapies and immunology as it
relates to Breast Cancer (risk, prevention, pathogenesis, prognosis and treatment) are particularly encouraged, but others
should apply.
Range of Awards: Two 18 month long awards of approximately $50,000 to $70,000 direct costs will be awarded.
Submission Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2016
Start Date: April 1, 2016
Selection Criteria: a review committee will make the award based on these criteria:
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Potential of the applicant to succeed in an independent career in breast cancer research
Training experiences and academic record of the applicant Funds for this award
Quality and commitment of the mentor and mentorship committee
Translational scientific merit of research proposal
Enthusiasm of the applicant to participate in the Breast SPORE
Interest on the part of the applicant to use SPORE resources
Programmatic needs of the SPORE
Application Materials: e-mail the following materials in a single PDF file to [email protected]
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Nominating letter from a senior faculty member who will serve as the applicant’s primary mentor. The letter
should outline the research and career plan for the candidate.
Letter of institutional support from the applicant’s department chair or division chief providing evidence of
institutional support and a guarantee of protected time, research space, and office space.
Harvard-format CV
Budget categorizing expenditures for each year of funding. FOR INSTITUTIONS OTHER THAN DFCI, SIGN
OFF ON THE BUDGET FROM YOUR INSTITUTION IS REQUIRED.
Proposal concept describing the applicant’s interest in a career in breast cancer research, the benefits of
becoming involved in the SPORE, and how the proposed project fits in the context of the candidate’s career
development.
Submissions should be a maximum of four-pages not including an abstract and references
Proposals should follow a standard format that includes specific aims, background,
preliminary studies, and approach (note: preliminary data is not required but a record of earlier
accomplishments is preferred).
A mentoring section including the establishment of a mentoring committee is required.
Applicants may meet with a SPORE biostatistician for a consultation if desired.
NO SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. ADHERENCE TO THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
IS MANDATORY FOR INCLUSION IN THE REVIEW.
Please send any questions to [email protected]