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IBC Network Foundation Research Grants (Open Call)

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Overview

IBC Network Foundation Research Grants

Funder: IBC Network Foundation (TX, US)

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.

    How to Apply

    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

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    cancerscience-research

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