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Chris4Life Research Program - Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Research Grants

COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE

Funding Amount

Up to $125,000 per grant (up to 3 grants available)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Chris4Life Research Program - Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Research Grants

Funder: Colorectal Cancer Alliance

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: Up to three 2-year grants of $125,000 each

  • Geographic Scope: National (US)

  • Total Program Funding: Up to $775,000 across all grant categories
  • Focus Areas: Research in young-onset colorectal cancer, including but not limited to:

  • Risk factors and causes associated with the rise in young-onset colorectal cancer

  • Prevention and early detection strategies

  • Better mechanisms for increasing long-term survival rates

  • Psychosocial impacts of young-onset colorectal cancer and overall social influence on daily survivorship
  • Eligibility: Researchers working on young-onset colorectal cancer research

    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)
  • Contact: For more information about the research grants, visit colorectalcancer.org

    Mission Alignment: The Alliance is committed to investing $10 million in critical research by 2021, including $3 million specifically dedicated to young-onset colorectal cancer research.

    How to Apply

    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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchcancer

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