Chris4Life Research Program - Rectal Cancer 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 $250,000
• Geographic Scope: National (US)
• Total Program Funding: Up to $775,000 across all grant categories

Focus Areas: Research on rectal cancer, including but not limited to:

• Risk factors and causes associated with the rise in rectal cancer in adults 55 and younger
• Prevention and early detection strategies
• Better mechanisms for increasing long-term survival rates
• Psychosocial impacts of rectal cancer and overall social influence on daily survivorship
• Exploration and recommendations for improvements in the number of cases associated with Low Anterior Resection Syndrome

Eligibility: Researchers working on rectal cancer research

Special Note: Additional funding for rectal cancer research may become available pending further financial support.

Grant Timeline:

• Application period: Open through October 1 (year not specified in current text, but original announcement was May 14, 2018)
• Grant recipients notified: December
• Funding commencement: January (following year)

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:

• Submission: Proposals accepted on the Alliance website
• Deadline: October 1 (year 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.