Brief Description:

The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.

The research project must be directly related to the field of breast cancer. Areas of relevant research may include but are not limited to: diagnosis, etiology, immunology, genetics, therapies, prevention and clinical studies.

Description:

Application Information:

Please fill out the online form and attach the following documents as a single PDF:

Summary of proposed research (limit 2 pages including images. A third page may be used for references)
Statement of resources/facilities available for the project as is standard for NIH grants. (limit 1 page)
Nominating letter signed by your department or division head.
Postdoctoral fellows and Instructors must submit a letter of reference signed by their research mentor.
NIH Biosketch, including past and pending sources of funding. For current funding include abstract and specific aims and indicate if there is any overlap with your proposal. (Limit 7 pages).

Style Requirements:

11pt font or larger.
No more than 6 lines per inch.
Color images are allowed, however any copies will be printed in Black and White.

Eligibility Criteria:

HMS Quad faculty at any stage of their careers whose primary focus is breast 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:

A technically feasible research proposal
Applicants with the potential to successfully carry out the research described in the proposal
Relevance of the proposal to the mission of the foundation award
Career trajectory
Letter of support and institutional commitment to the applicant
Publications
Current funding

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

Faculty at HMS affiliated hospitals are invited to submit separate nominations for this award. Please contact your research administration representative for details.

*Allowable costs under this award: 8% of the total $100,000 grant may be utilized for indirect costs.

Search Filters:

Institution

Harvard Medical School (Quad)

Position

Postdoc/Fellow
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor

Type of Competition

Limited Submission

Discipline

Basic Science
Clinical Science
Translational Science

Type of Award

Prize/Award