2017 Translational Research Grant

OR Internal Deadline: 2/16/17

OR rankings due to FHCRC for final selection: 2/22/17

Sponsor Deadline: 5/2/17

This grant supports translational research projects that move a novel strategy from the laboratory into a human clinical trial or use specimens from a clinical trial to develop biomarkers or mechanisms. The research should apply in some direct way to human beings. If biomarker research is undertaken, a validation set is essential. A plan for biomarker validation, if applicable, must be included in any proposal. The endpoint of the project should be the planning or initiation of a new clinical trial.

Research Focus: Any area of cancer research is permitted. However, research on cancers that are more prevalent or aggressive in specific ethnic populations is encouraged, but not required. Cancers in which ethnic and racial disparities have previously been shown include: lung and bronchus, colon and rectum, breast, prostate, uterine, cervix, stomach and liver. Among the highly ranked finalists for the 2016 Translational Award program, the Foundation will designate at least one of the highest ranked applications as the recipient of a Stuart Scott Memorial Fund Translational Research Award.

Eligibility: 

Candidates MUST at the time of application:

• Be approved by and nominated by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Director in the formal application.
• Be senior scientists who hold a tenure-track faculty position at their cancer research institution.
• Non-promotable, adjunct, affiliated, temporary, part-time or acting faculty positions are not eligible for Principal Investigator nomination to lead the Translational Research Team.
• Be either US citizens, or be a permanent legal resident in the US.

Funding:

• $600,000 total paid in three annual installments of $200,000/year.
• A maximum of 10% of the grant may be used annually to offset the indirect costs of the project.
• This award is not listed on Exhibit A. The endorsed applicant must have Fred Hutch Director’s Office approval for unrecovered F&A costs before submitting an application, and should work with their Division Administrator to complete this task.

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

to research@uw.edu by 5:00 PM Friday, February 16, 2017. The limited submissions review committee with then send its rankings on to the Fred Hutch, which is coordinating the nominations and submissions.