Office of Research
Distinguished Researchers Program 2020
Cancer research breakthroughs occur through the work of talented and well-resourced scientists. The Distinguished Researchers Program aims to bolster cancer research in Washington by providing matching funds to Washington institutions and companies to recruit best-in-class talent to Washington State and support newly recruited researchers from around the globe to lead advances in addressing disparities in cancer care access and outcomes.
Top scientists move the research economy forward, creating laboratory and other jobs, raising awareness of cancer research, and bringing in additional research funding to the state.
The Distinguished Researchers Program will match, dollar for dollar, Washington research companies, universities, and institutions, up to $500,000 per researcher, to add value to recruitment/start-up packages that bring leading cancer researchers to Washington or support newly recruited investigators. The CARE Fund grant may be used for any purpose (e.g., salaries, equipment, etc.) that advances the scholar’s research.
Application Instructions
Please submit:
- a one-page letter of intent with a description of proposed aims and approach
- Biosketch or CV of the PI (not NIH format)
to research@uw.edu by 5:00 PM Thursday, January 16, 2020. Proposals are due to the sponsor 2/26/20, so you will need to have your materials in to the Office of Sponsored Programs by 2/14/20 for processing, if given the go ahead by the Proposal Review Committee.
Inquiries and Contact Information
Investigators who identify a grant, award or fellowship program that restricts the number of applications that can be submitted from an Institution should immediately contact their Chairperson, Associate Dean for Research (or Dean, if no ADR) and the Office of Research (see below) if they intend to prepare a response. Failure to do so, or to meet the deadlines for submission of pre-proposal, will preclude submission of the application through the Office of Sponsored Programs.
For general inquiries, or to request a listing of a limited submission opportunity that should be but is not already listed, please email us at limitedsubs@uw.edu.