Fund Details
Mary Kay Foundation Innovative/Translational Cancer Research Award, Fall 2020
Award Amount
100,000
Sponsor Name
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation
Nominations Available to Institution
1

Brief Description:

The Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Research Program supports innovative translational researches in ovarian, uterine, breast or cervical cancer. Goal is to improve diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, or treatment of cancers that affect women.



Description:

The Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Research Program supports innovative translational researches in ovarian, uterine, breast or cervical cancer. Goal is to improve diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, or treatment of cancers that affect women.



Application Information:

Please fill out the online form and attach the following documents:
1. Summary of the proposed project. (Limit 2 pages and a third page may be used for references)
2. Nominating letter signed by your department or division head. (Limit 2 pages)
3. Up-to-date biosketch in NIH format, including publications and listing of current, past and pending sources of funding
(Limit 5 pages)
Additional letters or materials will not be reviewed.

Style requirements:
Font size mus t be 11 points or larger.
Type may be no more than six lines per inch.
All copies will be printed in black and white, no exceptions.
Applicants must adhere to the above requirements in order for the application to be reviewed by the selection committee.

Eligibility Criteria:

1.  Faculty member with ranking of Assistant, Associate or Full-time Professor

2.  Postdoctoral trainees and instructors are NOT eligible

3.  Translational research in ovarian, breast and cervical cancer



Review Criteria:

The HMS Foundation Funds Committee advises department heads, mentors, and candidates to be particularly aware of the
Committee’s selection criteria when making nominations:
Research proposal
Relevance to award/area of research
Career trajectory
Letter of support
Publications
Current funding

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Clare Lamont at clare_lamont@hms.harvard.edu

Search Filters:

Institution
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Children’s Hospital Boston
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute
  • Joslin Diabetes Center
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School (Quad)
    Position
    • Assistant Professor
    • Associate Professor
    • Professor
      Type of Competition
      • Limited Submission
        Discipline
        • Basic Science
        • Clinical Science
        • Translational Science
          Type of Award
          • Career Development
          • Research