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NLMSF Research Funding Program

NATIONAL LEIOMYOSARCOMA FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research
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Funding Amount

Varies by project ($70,000 - $130,000 based on historical awards)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NLMSF Research Funding Program

Overview: Since its inception in 2002, the National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation has been dedicated to supporting groundbreaking research to advance understanding and treatment of Leiomyosarcoma (LMS).

Focus Areas:

  • Leiomyosarcoma research and treatment advancement

  • Uterine leiomyosarcoma diagnostics and characterization

  • Non-uterine leiomyosarcoma research

  • Immunotherapy research for LMS

  • Novel therapeutic approaches

  • Genomic and molecular understanding of LMS

  • Epigenetic profiling and biomarker development

  • Drug delivery systems for LMS

  • Metabolic vulnerabilities in LMS cells

  • Immune checkpoint inhibition resistance mechanisms

    • Geographic Scope: International (funding researchers at institutions across the US, Canada, Belgium, and Germany)

    Eligibility: Researchers at accredited cancer research institutions and medical centers

    Award Types: Multi-year grants (typically 1-3 years)

    Recent Funded Projects (2026):

  • Dr. Brooke Howitt (Stanford University) - Comprehensive Characterization of Rare Uterine Sarcomas ($75,000-$125,000 range based on historical data)

  • Dr. Robert J. Canter (UC Davis) - Pre-Clinical Evaluation of Placental-Derived Natural Killer (NK) Cells to Target Leiomyosarcoma (2nd year of 2-year grant)

    • Recent Funded Projects (2025):

  • Pre-Clinical NK Cell Research at UC Davis (1st year of 2-year grant)

  • SARC Catalyst Award - Phase I/II study of Pexidartinib with Pembrolizumab (co-funded with LMS Support and Direct Research Foundation)

  • Deep Learning for Uterine LMS Diagnostics (Dr. Marisa Nucci, Harvard) (1st year of 2-year funding)

  • PI3K/mTOR Immunotherapy Research (Dr. Frederic Amant, Belgium) (1st year of 2-year funding)

  • Liquid biopsy assay development (Dr. Johanna Pryzbil, McGill University) (2nd year of 2-year grant)

  • Spatial heterogeneity research (Dr. Priya Chudasama, German Cancer Research Center) (2nd year of 2-year grant)

  • SASS Annual Conference LMS SPORE project (3rd year of 5-year grant)

    • Historical Award Range: $70,000 - $130,000 per project

    Contact: Annie Achee, annieachee@aol.com or (303) 808-3437

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed application procedures are not provided on the website. Please contact the foundation directly for submission requirements and guidelines.

    Contact Information

    • Contact Person: Annie Achee
    • Email: annieachee@aol.com
    • Phone: (303) 808-3437
    • 24/7 Support Hotline: (303) 808-3437
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