Breast cancer research program bcrp era hope scholar award

The IGB offers a variety of opportunities to become more involved in genomic research and to develop professionally:.

An interdisciplinary institute dedicated to transformative research and technology in life sciences using team-based strategies to tackle grand societal challenges. Our Institute provides educational opportunities for people of all ages. Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology Erik Nelson Approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime as it continues to be the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States.

Brian Stauffer. Erik Nelson. Search the IGB Search. Search UofC:. Competition Details Competition Link:. Application Guideline:. Competition Guideline Link. Strategic Research Theme s :. RSO Internal Deadline:. Sponsor Deadline:. There are no limitations on the number of applications for which an investigator may be named as a Partnering PI. However, applicants are discouraged from being named as a Partnering PI on multiple applications unless they are clearly addressing distinct research questions.

Clinical trials are not allowed. Funding Levels 3 and 4 Submission of a preproposal is required; application submission is by invitation only. There are no limits on the number of pre-applications for which an investigator may be named as a PI, Initiating PI, or Partnering PI Applicants are discouraged from being named as a Partnering PI on multiple applications unless they are clearly addressing distinct research questions.

PIs must include two or more breast cancer consumer advocates on their research team. Clinical trials are allowed Funding Level 3 or required Funding Level 4.

Maximum period of performance is 3 years. Maximum period of performance is 4 years. Era of Hope Scholar Award Independent, non-mentored investigators within 6 years of their last training position as of the application submission deadline excluding time spent on family medical leave.

Examples of training positions include postdoctoral fellowship, medical residency, and clinical fellowship. PIs should articulate a vision that challenges current dogma and demonstrates an ability to look beyond tradition and convention.

PIs must demonstrate experience in forming effective partnerships and collaborations and exhibit strong potential for future leadership in breast cancer research. PIs are required to include two or more breast cancer consumer advocates on their research team. Funding Level 2 - Research that is already supported by substantial preliminary or published data and strongly validates clinical translation in a well-defined context within the breast cancer landscape.

With compelling justification, population science and prevention studies may request higher levels of funding and an additional year in the period of performance. Instructors and Senior Postdoctoral Fellows are eligible. Instructors and Postdocs cannot be Partnering PIs. Not eligible : Clinical Instructors, and academic staff-research i.

The critical components of this award mechanism are Impact and Fesearch Scope. Projects should be advanced translational studies with a high degree of project readiness.