2017 Young Investigator Award Program

Note: The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is coordinating this submission. Applicants with UW appointments need to send their pre-proposals to the Office of Research first for review and transmittal to the FHCRC.

Eligibility Requirements

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and University of Washington may submit up to two applications for the 2017 Young Investigator Award Program.   Through its Young Investigator Award (YIA) Program the NCCN Foundation invites proposals from young investigators with innovative ideas and an interest in improving the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of care provided to cancer patients. The NCCN Foundation also recognizes the growing need for evidence-based research in the areas of clinical treatment and management (including new diagnostics and molecular markers), health systems and delivery of care, quality of life for cancer patients, and patient education.

Funding:

• The total amount of the grant is $75,000 per year for 2 years.
• Within the total budget of $150,000, non-research related expenses will be covered to a maximum of 8%.
• The awards may include funds up to $3,000 for IRB review and continuing review.
• A separate administrative allowance for awardees, in addition to the $150,000 per award, will be provided for travel (up to $500) for lodging and registration expenses to attend the NCCN Annual Conference which is mandatory in order for the investigators to present their research results at the General Poster Session.
• The award may be used to fund salary and benefits of the grant recipient, postdoctoral or clinical research fellows and/or research assistants, data collection and entry, patient costs, analysis, computer costs, necessary purchased services, surveys, and supplies.

Eligibility:

• The award is open to physicians, scientists, nurses and others working in an oncology laboratory, clinical research or clinical setting, or cancer control program in one of NCCN’s 26 Member Institutions.
• Must have first full-time appointment as an Assistant Professor, Instructor, or an equivalent level and must remain in good standing for the duration of the award period.
• Must be MD’s, PhD’s or, for nurses and others, have an advanced degree.
• Primary affiliation/work site must be at an NCCN Member Institution for the duration of the award period.
• Must have a mentor in the proposed research field and Institutional commitment to support the research project.

Additional Information:

• Questions from interested individuals may be directed to fundinginfo@fredhutch.org.

Application Instructions

Please submit:

1. a 1-to-2 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 November 3, 2016.