Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research: Seed Grant Program

The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research offers the Seed Grant Program to support innovative research aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment modalities for pancreatic cancer. Established in 2005, the program provides essential start-up funding for academic researchers, including faculty and post-doctoral trainees, to obtain preliminary data and foster collaborations. Emphasis is placed on impactful projects that enhance understanding of pancreatic cancer biology and potential therapies.

NOTE: The primary investigator should submit the application.
Goals
Since 2005, the Foundation Seed Grant program has been extremely successful in providing research support to basic and clinical scientists and investigators. The Seed Grant program funds research in the following areas: treatment/therapy, patient care, early diagnosis, detection, cancer biology, basic science, prevention/metabolism and research core facilities.
The goals of the Seed Grant Program are:
To provide start-up funding for basic scientists and clinicians who intend to test innovative ideas for improving diagnosis and to develop new treatment modalities for pancreatic cancer.
To obtain preliminary data required for additional funding from other agencies for pancreatic cancer research.
To impact on the understanding of pancreatic cancer cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, morphology and response to therapy.
To establish collaborations within the field for mutual projects that can be considered for further funding.

Eligibility

Applications are invited from US academic institutions and research organizations. The funding opportunity is available to all academic researchers, including research-track and clinical-track faculty, staff scientists, and post-doctoral trainees. Applicants with no independent research programs need to enlist the support and participation of a senior mentor with a track record in pancreatic cancer research.

Ineligibility

No indirect costs are provided.Salary support for mentors cannot be requested.