Conquer Cancer – Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research Career Pathway Grants in Symptom Management

Conquer Cancer – Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research Career Pathway Grants in Symptom Management

Funder: Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation in partnership with Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research (RTFCCR)

Funding Duration: Up to four years

Focus Areas: Symptom management research in cancer care, including:

Prevention or treatment of acute or chronic symptoms related to cancer and its treatment

Reduction of morbidities related to cancer care and caregiving

Approaches to improve quality of life during cancer treatment and beyond

Reduction of cancer care costs related to poorly controlled symptoms

Eligibility: Early-career researchers transitioning from training to principal investigators who are committed to conducting symptom management research

Award Includes:

Funding for the researcher

Funding allocated for the researcher's mentor

Purpose: Recruit and retain young physician scientists committed to symptom management research as they establish independent research programs

Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears to include international applicants

Contact: Vicki Kilpatrick, vicki.kilpatrick@asco.org

Additional Support: Rising Tide Foundation welcomes early contact with applicants for research idea development and application support. Contact: board chairman Shawn Stephenson, Rising Tide Foundation

Website: https://www.risingtide-foundation.org/clinical-cancer-research-patient-involvement