SJP Heroes Scholar Award Grant

SJP Heroes Scholar Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI)
Amount: Approximately US $10,000
Last Updated: September 02, 2025

Summary

The SJP Heroes Scholar Award, offered by the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, supports junior members of the Hematology/Oncology division conducting cancer-focused research. This award honors Susan J. Patrick, a dedicated cancer patient and supporter of cancer research initiatives. Eligible candidates are current fellows who have accepted faculty position offers in the Hematology/Oncology division. This initiative aims to foster innovative cancer research and support emerging leaders in the field.

Overview

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Gift Development is inviting proposals for The SJP Heroes Scholar Award. The SJP Heroes Cancer Research Fund is an endowed fund created in honor of Susan J. Patrick, the mother of Heroes Foundation co-founder Cindy Todd. Susan was a three time cancer patient and was instrumental in supporting Heroes' co-founder Vince Todd, Jr. during his own battle with cancer, link here. Heroes would like to support a junior member of the Hematology/Oncology division who is performing cancer focused research. Current fellows with faculty position offers accepted in the division of Heme/Onc are eligible.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The principal investigator must be a junior member of the Heme/Onc division and an IUSCCC member at the Associate level in a Cancer Center Research Program (CPC, EDT, HHM or TMM).