Funding Amount

$150,000

Deadline

September 30, 2026

174 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Hyundai Young Investigator Grant

Funder: Hyundai Hope On Wheels (501(c)(3) nonprofit)

Focus Area: Pediatric cancer research

Geographic Scope: United States

Overview:
The Hyundai Young Investigator Grant is an annual pediatric cancer research grant awarded during September (National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month). It is designed to support emerging researchers in the pediatric oncology field.

Award Amount: $150,000 per grant

Eligibility:

  • Open to all Children's Oncology Group (COG) member institutions engaged in pediatric cancer research in the United States

  • Institutions must be pursuing life-saving research and innovative treatments for pediatric cancer
  • Selection Process:

  • Highly competitive program

  • Winners selected by scientific review panel

  • Multiple awards given annually (e.g., 10 awards in 2016)
  • Research Focus Areas:

  • Immunotherapy

  • DNA sequencing

  • Novel therapies

  • Pediatric cancer research in general
  • Organization Background:

  • Launched in 1998

  • One of the largest nonprofit funders of pediatric cancer research in the country

  • Primary funding from Hyundai Motor America and its 830+ U.S. dealers

  • Headquartered in Fountain Valley, California

  • Has awarded over $300 million in lifetime funding
  • Contact Information:

  • Website: www.HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org

  • Email: zbrooks@hmausa.com (Zafar Brooks, Executive Director)

  • Phone: (714) 334-1766
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed application procedures are not provided in the available content. However, based on the information available:

    • Applications are accepted from Children's Oncology Group (COG) member institutions only
    • Grant winners are selected by a scientific review panel
    • The program is described as highly competitive

    To Apply:
    1. Contact the organization directly through their website at www.HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org
    2. Reach out to the Executive Director: Zafar Brooks at zbrooks@hmausa.com or (714) 334-1766
    3. Inquire about eligibility requirements and application procedures for your institution

    Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and submission requirements should be obtained directly from Hyundai Hope On Wheels.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    cancerscience-research

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