Melanoma Research Foundation Invites Applications for New Research Projects

The Melanoma Research Foundation is accepting applications from emerging and established scientific investigators for research projects that explore new avenues in melanoma biology, prevention and treatments, with the goal of finding a cure. The foundation makes grants in four areas: Career Development Awards, Established Investigator Awards, Career Investigator CURE OM Awards, and Established Investigator CURE OM Awards.TYPES OF AWARDS:
Career Development Awards (CDA)
The CDA’s provide funding of up to $50,000 per year for two years to junior investigators.
Researchers who are beginning a research career emphasizing melanoma-related projects and
have not yet established strong federal funding for their research are eligible.
Established Investigator Awards (EIA)
The EIA’s provide funding of up to $100,000 per year for two years to established melanoma
researchers, or senior researchers, working in closely related fields who wish to move into
melanoma research.
Career Development CURE OM Award
The CURE OM Award provides funding of up to $50,000 per year for two years to junior
investigators in the ocular/uveal melanoma field.
Established Investigator CURE OM Award
The CURE OM Award provides funding of up to $100,000 per year for two years to
established ocular/uveal melanoma researchers, or senior researchers.
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