Sarcoma Strong/MSTS Basic Science & Translational Research Grant

Sarcoma Strong/MSTS Basic Science & Translational Research Grant

Funder: Sarcoma Strong Inc in collaboration with the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)

Amount: $100,000 per grant

Focus Area: Basic science and translational research in the field of sarcoma

Program Background: Launched in 2017, this grant program was created to support researchers working on sarcoma-related projects who are seeking funding on the path to NCI/NIH funding. The program is funded through community fundraising efforts, including the annual Sarcoma Strong 5K Run/Walk event.

Eligibility:

Award Details:

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Contact: sarcomastrong@gmail.com

Additional Information: The first recipient (2017) was Dr. Bang Hoang from Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine for research on targeting microRNA with Flavokawain as therapy for osteosarcoma. The organization aims to fund multiple grants annually as fundraising allows.

Application Process

Specific application procedures are not detailed in the provided website content. However, interested researchers should:

1. Contact Sarcoma Strong directly at sarcomastrong@gmail.com for application guidelines and submission details
2. Prepare a grant proposal focused on basic science or translational research in sarcoma
3. Submit application materials to the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) in collaboration with Sarcoma Strong

Note: Detailed application requirements, deadlines, and submission formats should be confirmed directly with the funder.