Sarcoma Foundation of America Research Grants

The Sarcoma Foundation of America offers research grants to support innovative studies on sarcomas. With a total funding of up to $75,000 for one year, this initiative aims to improve therapeutic options through pre-clinical, translational, and clinical research. The foundation encourages applications from both U.S. and international researchers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and awareness in battling sarcoma. Grants are available for various research areas, particularly in leiomyosarcoma and dedifferentiated liposarcoma.

The mission of the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is to advocate for sarcoma patients by funding research and by increasing awareness about the disease. The organization raises money to privately fund grants for sarcoma researchers and conducts education and advocacy efforts on behalf of sarcoma patients.
Our Goals
Eliminate pain and suffering due to sarcoma by:
Advocating for increased government funding against sarcomaCreating alliances with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to rapidly develop new and better sarcoma treatmentsIncreasing public awareness regarding early detection of sarcomaEducating sarcoma patients
The Sarcoma Foundation of America is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for pre-clinical, translational, and clinical research on the etiology, molecular biology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of human sarcomas. This RFP is in support of our overall mission to fund research and increase awareness and advocacy for sarcoma patients and their families. The goal of the SFA grant program is to encourage research that results in improved therapeutic options for sarcoma patients. The SFA encourages applications in ALL areas of sarcoma research.
Funding Availability
The total award amount is $75,000 for one year. Some grants will be supported with special funding from our donors. This year, dedicated funding is available in, but not limited to, the following areas: leiomyosarcoma and dedifferentiated liposarcoma.
For each awarded grant, funding of up to $75,000 in total cost is available to cover equipment, supplies and other expenses in support of research within the period of performance. No more than 10% of the total cost amount can be applied to indirect cost (e.g., $7,500 indirect cost toward the $75,000 total cost of the grant).  Applicants are permitted to request money for the payment of salaries for non faculty post-docs, fellows, and technicians, if applicable.  No more than 50% of total cost can be used for salaries (e.g., $37,500 for the $75,000 award).

Eligibility

SFA encourages applications in ALL areas of sarcoma research from U.S. and international applicants.Applicants must be an MD, DO, PhD, or international equivalent, inside or outside the U.S., with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed sarcoma research.Each proposal must identify only one lead PI. The PI is responsible for the overall grant management, coordination and research oversight to include the deliverables.Applications from researchers outside of the U.S. must be able to provide a budget and accept funds in U.S. dollars.Returning SFA PIs and organizational grantees must be in compliance with any/all previous SFA grant deliverables.

Ineligibility

The SFA does not permit funds to be used for Principal Investigator (PI) salaries.