IBC Network Foundation Research Grants (Open Call)

IBC Network Foundation Research Grants

Geographic Scope: United States and international

Focus Area: Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) research

Background:
The IBC Network Foundation is a leading charity focused on inflammatory breast cancer advocacy and research funding. IBC is a rare form of breast cancer accounting for 2-6% of all breast cancer cases but is highly aggressive with a 5-year survival rate of 40%. The foundation funds innovative and impactful research to advance treatment and survival outcomes.

Funding History:
Since inception, the foundation has funded over $1 million into research at multiple institutions including:

• MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
• Dana Farber Cancer Institute
• Duke Cancer Institute
• University of Delaware
• Ohio State University

Recent Grants Awarded:

• $50,000 to Dr. Bisrat Debeb (MD Anderson, 2014) for brain metastasis research
• 2-year grant to Dr. Lucci (MD Anderson, 2017) for liquid biopsy research
• $100,000 from Hunt for Hope® event (2019) to MD Anderson Morgan Welch IBC Research Program

Contact Information:

• P.O. Box 908, Sealy, TX 77474
• Phone: 1-877-TALK-IBC (825-5422)
• Email: [contact via website]
• Website: theibcnetwork.org

Organization Type:
Non-profit foundation founded by Terry Lynn Arnold, an IBC survivor.

Application Process

The foundation has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for grant applications:

• 2017 RFP: Open call issued late 2017 resulting in funded research on liquid biopsy profiles
• Grant Awards: Multi-year research grants available

Application Materials Required (based on funded projects):

• Research proposal addressing inflammatory breast cancer
• Project budget and timeline
• Researcher qualifications and institutional affiliation

Contact for Application Details:
Inquire directly with foundation at:

• Phone: 1-877-TALK-IBC (825-5422)
• Email through website: theibcnetwork.org
• Mail: P.O. Box 908, Sealy, TX 77474