Pew-Stewart 2016 Scholars Program for Cancer Research

Note: This opportunity requires an Office of Research pre-proposal review, from which we send on candidates to the Fred Hutch for final decisions.

Sponsor: Pew Charitable Trust

Program:Pew-Stewart 2016 Scholars Program for Cancer Research

http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/projects/pew-stewart-scholars-for-cancer-research/program-details

Award amount: $240,000

Number of applications UW can put forward: 1

OR internal deadline: 6/4/15

FHCRC internal deadline: 6/30/15

Sponsor deadline: 7/15/15

In 2014, The Pew Charitable Trusts partnered with the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust to establish a national initiative - The Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program which supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of a cure for cancer.

Based on their performance during their education and training, candidates should demonstrate outstanding promise as contributors in science relevant to the field of cancer.  Strong proposals will incorporate particularly creative and innovative approaches in cancer research. Candidates whose work is based on biomedical principles, but bring in concepts and theories from more diverse fields related to cancer, are encouraged to apply.  Risk-taking is encouraged.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominees must have been awarded a doctorate in a field related to biomedical sciences or medicine.
• As of November 16, 2015, nominees must hold full-time appointments at the rank of assistant professor or the equivalent. (Appointments such as Research Assistant Professor, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor Research Track, Visiting Professor or instructor are not eligible.)
• On July 16, 2015, candidates must have bene in such an appointment for less than three years (not appointed before July 1, 2012), whether or not such an appointment was on a tenure track.
• Candidates may be nominated by their institution only twice.
• Funding from the NIH, other government sources, and project grants from non-profit associations do not pose a conflict with the Pew-Stewart Scholars Program.

Funding:

• $240,000 over four years ($60,000 per year) in flexible support.
• Funding for the second, third and fourth years is contingent upon timely submission of acceptable financial and narrative progress reports and attendance at the annual meeting in March (for which all travel expenses are paid by The Pew Trusts) during the four-year term.
• The funds may be used at the discretion of the Pew-Stewart scholar for personnel, equipment, supplies, or travel directly related to the Scholar’s research and as to best advance his or her cancer research and career.
• Not more than $10,000 of the annual award may be used for the Scholar’s salary (including benefits).
• Should the funds not be immediately required, they may be accumulated (up to a maximum of $100,000 in any given year) and carried over through the four years of the grant period, and, with written approval of the program office, the grant may be extended for one additional (fifth) year (without additional funds).
• It is expected that Pew-Stewart Scholars will spend at least 80% of their time in work related to the accomplishment of their overall research goals. However, Pew provides flexible support to the overall research aims of the Scholar and does not monitor or restrict percentage of effort or time of Pew-Stewart scholars.
• Not more than 8% of the total award may be allocated for overhead costs.
• Grant agreements will be issued in August 2016.

Application Instructions

Please submit:

1. a one-page letter of intent with a description of proposed aims and approach
2. Biosketch or CV of the PI
3. A letter of support from the Dean or Chair. This letter of support signifies that the Dean or Chair have ensured that the nominee and application are likely to be of sufficient quality to be competitive nationally

to research@uw.edu by 5:00 PM Thursday, June 4, 2015. The review committee will advance candidates to the Fred Hutch review committee by 6/30/15.