Cancer Center Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Pediatric Cancer Research Award Grant

Cancer Center Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Pediatric Cancer Research Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI)
Amount: Up to US $30,000
Last Updated: March 04, 2026

Summary

The Cancer Center Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Pediatric Cancer Research Award supports innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for Indiana's youngest cancer patients. In honor of Joey Keller, this grant offers approximately $10,000 annually for three years to IUSCCC faculty members and eligible post-docs to advance pediatric cancer research. This initiative emphasizes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies, helping to drive impactful change in the field of pediatric oncology.

Overview

Cancer Center Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Pediatric Cancer Research Award IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Gift Development is inviting proposals for the Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Pediatric Cancer Research program. Bringing joy and supporting research and advocacy for Indiana’s youngest cancer patients, the Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Program honors the memory of Joey Keller, who fought with a spirit and attitude that amazed and inspired family, friends and even caregivers. Heroes Foundation would like to support pediatric cancer research designed to prevent, diagnose, treat, and/or beat cancer. We anticipate the Heroes Foundation Team JOEY award will be approximately $10k per year over a three-year period. The principal investigator must be an IUSCCC faculty member who holds the academic rank of: Assistant Professor, Research Assistant Professor, Assistant Scientist, Associate Research Professor, or Research Scientist. Current post-docs and residents/fellows are also eligible, provided they will have a full-time faculty appointment at the academic rank listed above and will be an IUSCCC member at the time of funding award.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The principal investigator must be an IUSCCC faculty member who holds the academic rank of: Assistant Professor, Research Assistant Professor, Assistant Scientist, Associate Research Professor, or Research Scientist.