Chris4Life Research Program - Prevention Research Grant

Program Background: The Chris4Life Research Program was established in 2010 to honor the late Christine Sapienza and all who are affected by colorectal cancer.

Award Details:

• Amount: One 2-year grant of $150,000
• Geographic Scope: National (US)
• Total Program Funding: Up to $775,000 across all grant categories

Focus Areas: Support for mentored, colorectal cancer prevention research, including but not limited to:

• Improving colorectal cancer screening compliance
• Improving patient understanding of colonoscopy results, especially implications for diagnosis of advanced adenoma as it pertains to personal and family risk
• Preventing colorectal cancer and/or advanced adenoma recurrence

Eligibility: Researchers working on mentored colorectal cancer prevention research projects

Grant Timeline:

• Grant recipients notified: December
• Funding commencement: January (following year)

Program Goal: The Colorectal Cancer Alliance's research program aims to provide funding for innovative projects expected to lead to future funding from other peer-reviewed sources.

Mission Alignment: The Alliance is committed to investing $10 million in critical research by 2021.

Application Process

Detailed application instructions were not provided in the available website content. However, the following information is available from the January 2019 announcement:

• Submission: Online via the Alliance website
• Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2019 (deadline varies by funding cycle)
• Notification: Grant recipients notified in December
• Funding Start: January (of following year)

For complete application details, instructions, required materials, and submission format, applicants should visit colorectalcancer.org/apply-for-a-research-grant or contact the Alliance directly at (877) 422-2030.