Fibrolamellar Research Collaboration Travel Fund

The Fibrolamellar Research Collaboration Travel Fund supports researchers who need face-to-face collaborative meetings to advance fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) research initiatives. The fund was launched following the second international fibrolamellar research summit hosted by the FCF, in response to researcher feedback that in-person meetings are significant catalysts for ongoing collaboration.

Geographic Scope: International

Focus Areas:

• Fibrolamellar carcinoma research
• Collaborative research initiatives requiring in-person meetings

Eligibility:

• Researchers with specific FLC initiatives
• Nonprofit organizations and institutions only (funds not available for commercial organizations)
• Must have confirmed nonprofit status

What They Fund:

• Travel costs for face-to-face collaborative meetings
• Meetings must be solely focused on fibrolamellar carcinoma

What They Don't Fund:

• Travel for commercial organizations
• Meetings not focused on fibrolamellar research

Contact Information:

• Megen McKinney
• Email: mmckinney@fibrofoundation.org
• Phone: (203) 340-7800
• Address: 20 Horseneck Lane, 2nd Floor, Greenwich, CT 06830

Application Process

1. Submit grant request: Email a 1-2 paragraph grant request to mmckinney@fibrofoundation.org
2. Include confirmation and explanations for:
   • Funds are for face-to-face collaborative meetings
   • Meeting must be solely focused on fibrolamellar
   • State the case as to why this meeting is important
   • Institution's nonprofit status
3. Submit travel budget: Submit travel budget estimate and obtain FCF approval prior to travel
4. Grantee responsibilities:
   • Responsible for own travel arrangements
   • Submit meeting report within 30 days of travel
5. Review timeline: FCF team will review the request and reply within 30 days

Note: FCF has sole discretion as to which organizations or individuals will be granted travel funding.