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1 Contents Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research... 2 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program Evaluating the Four-Day School Week Policy 2018 Call for Proposals... 3 American Cancer Society Clinician Scientist Development Grants... 4 Request for Proposals: Michigan Health Endowment Fund Healthy Aging and Caregiving Program... 5 Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research Grants Conquering Metastatic Breast Cancer Letter of Intent... 6 Pinnacle Research Award in Liver Disease... 8 Ho-Am Prize... 8 Clinical, Translational and Outcomes Research Awards in Liver Diseases... 9 Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Grants Program Lori Monroe Scholarship in Translational Lung Cancer Research 2018 Request for Application Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust Melanoma Research Grants American Cancer Society Pilot and Exploratory Projects in Palliative Care of Cancer Patients and Their Families American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Bridge Award Afdhal / McHutchison LIFER Award NP/PA Clinical Hepatology Fellowship Twenty-sixth Research Grant Offer by Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience (for the year 2019) American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Foundation Pilot Research Award Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Grants Program Request for Applications: Skin Cancer Foundation 2019 Research Grant Awards American Cancer Society Doctoral Training Grants in Oncology Social Work American Cancer Society Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing American Cancer Society Graduate Scholarships in Cancer Nursing Practice Autoimmune Liver Diseases Pilot Research Award Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics Request for Proposals: RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 1

2 Please note that a faculty member s research administrator will serve as the liaison on all aspects of the internal application process. If you are unsure of whom to talk to, your department contact can be found at the following link. If you pursue any grant opportunity featured in this report, please contact your research administrator first to formulate a submission plan and timeline. The UMHS Corporate and Foundation Relations team can assist in this process, including providing direct communication with the funding entity to obtain guidance on project appeal/applicability to the funder, provide examples of previously funded UM proposals, and answer general faculty questions. Please note: The deadline for the prize below has been extended to July 31, 2018: Grantor: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Grant Opportunity: Research Prize Keyword: Chronic Diseases; Neurological Disorders; Neuromuscular Disorders; Prizes Award Amount: $100,000 Deadline: July 31, 2018 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research Awards-and-Prizes-(1)/Barancik-Prize-for-Innovation-in-MS-Research The Barancik Prize for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis Research recognizes an exceptional scientist or a team of scientists whose work in MS research has demonstrated outstanding innovation and originality. This annual prize, made possible by the generosity of the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation, is $100,000 to be used at the discretion of the recipient. The goal of the prize is to recognize innovation in scientific research in the field of multiple sclerosis. Nominations must be submitted on behalf an individual, or team of individuals, by one or more colleagues or mentors. Self-nominations are not permitted. Nomination letters should include current institution and contact information of the nominator and nominee. The narrative should address the nominee s scientific accomplishments with an emphasis on citing the innovative and impactful aspects of the nominee s work, including a maximum of 2 journal citations if appropriate. Deadlines for the 2018 prize: Nominations open April 1, 2018 and will be accepted until July 31, Nomination letters should be ed to Barancik.Prize@nmss.org RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 2

3 Internal Funding Opportunity Grantor: Rita Allen Foundation Grant Opportunity: Career Development Keyword: Cancer; Career Development; Chronic Diseases; Immuno-oncology; Neurological Disorders; Research Grant Award Amount: $550,000 Deadline: August 1, 2018 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars program has a rich history of investing in young leaders and their research aimed to advance transformative ideas at their earliest stages and leverage them to promote breakthrough solutions. They have sought research projects with above-average risk that break new ground and challenge the status quo. Discipline/Subject Area: Research leading to breakthrough solutions in the cure and treatment of diseases in the fields of cancer, immunology and neuroscience. Internal Deadline: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 (by 5:00 PM) Please contact Paula Van Velden, paulavan@umich.edu, (734) , with any questions. Grantor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant Opportunity: Research Grant Keyword: Disparities; Health Policy & Research; Public Health; Research Grant; Underrepresented Populations Award Amount: $1 Million Deadline: July 30, 2018 Evaluating the Four-Day School Week Policy 2018 Call for Proposals RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 3

4 This Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) funding opportunity will provide up to $1 million to support an evaluation of a four-day school week policy in rural settings and an associated cost study. The goal of this award is to build the field s evidence about the pros and cons of this policy and its impact on children s academic, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing, as well as the potential impacts on their families and broader communities. This research is intended to guide policy decisions of educators in rural communities in ways that promote the health and well-being of the whole child. One research grant of up to $1 million will be awarded through this call for proposals (CFP). July 9, 2018 (1 p.m. ET): Optional applicant webinar. July 30, 2018 (3 p.m. ET): Deadline for receipt of brief proposals. Grantor: American Cancer Society Grant Opportunity: Career Development Keyword: Cancer; Career Development; Chronic Diseases; Research Grant Award Amount: $675,000+ Deadline: October 15, 2018 American Cancer Society Clinician Scientist Development Grants With a primary focus on beginning investigators, the American Cancer Society s Extramural Research Program seeks to support innovative cancer research across a wide range of disciplines to meet critically important needs in the control of cancer. Clinician Scientist Development Grant Fosters the development of clinicians as clinician scientists. Clinician scientists are investigators licensed to provide patient care and trained to conduct research. They pursue research questions across the cancer research continuum of relevance to improving health. CSDGs provides support for protected time to allow junior faculty who see patients to be mentored and participate in research training to aid their development as independent clinician scientists. Applicants must be full-time and within the first six years of their initial faculty appointment. Awards range from three to five years and for up to $135,000 per year (direct costs), plus 8% allowable indirect costs. A maximum of $10,000 per year for the mentor(s) (regardless of the number of mentors) is included in the $135,000. Electronic Application Deadline: October 15, 2018 RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 4

5 Paper Application Copy Deadline: October 16, 2018 Grantor: Michigan Health Endowment Fund Grant Opportunity: Program Funding Keyword: Disparities; Geriatric; Public Health; Quality Improvement; Under-represented Populations Award Amount: $500,000 Deadline: August 2, 2018 Request for Proposals: Michigan Health Endowment Fund Healthy Aging and Caregiving Program Amount: Up to $500K over 1-2 years Deadlines: July 13, 2018 (5 PM) Concept Papers due (recommended; if you want feedback) August 2, 2018 (5 PM) Applications due July 16, 2018 (5 PM) Project abstracts for institutional leadership letters signed by President Schlissel due to Donna Lartigue Interest Areas Healthy Aging: Improving access and availability of integrated, comprehensive services delivered in a person-centered way for older adults in Michigan. Innovation develop and pilot new models involving nontraditional partners Access improving access to current or expanded service array through technology advancements, integration of services, increased workforce availability or other strategies Systems address structural barriers and inefficiencies that prevent systems from delivering care to patients Issues address a significant issue or health disparity that impacts older adults Caregiving: New focus area; goal is to increase support for formal and informal caregivers, especially those working with low- to moderate-income community-dwelling older adults. Projects around caregiving should address information and assistance, assessments, and homebased or community service delivery. RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 5

6 The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation provided $1 million in additional funding for caregiving focused on Southeast Michigan (Washtenaw, Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair counties). Applicants must directly address at least one of the Health Fund's two cross-cutting goals: Build, extend and strengthen workforce capacity through training and development for clinicians, program staff, and informal caregivers. Develop and expand innovative and cost-effective integration models that coordinate care, services, and resources to promote the health of older adults in Michigan. If you wish to include a letter from the President, send an abstract of your project to Donna Lartigue lartigue@umich.edu (U-M Work ) by July 16, Evidence suggests that a letter from your dean or director is sufficient, however. Grantor: Susan G. Komen Grant Opportunity: Research Grants Keyword: Breast Cancer; Cancer; Chronic Diseases; Disparities; Health Policy & Research; Immuno-oncology; Research Grant; Women s Health Award Amount: $450,000 Deadline: August 1, 2018 Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research Grants Conquering Metastatic Breast Cancer Letter of Intent Susan G. Komen is requesting Letters of Intent for the FY19 CCR Grant program that propose outstanding translational research into the understanding, detection, and treatment of metastatic breast cancer which will lead to a reduction in breast cancer deaths by Appropriate studies for this mechanism include, but are not limited to: Development of novel treatment strategies for existing metastatic disease. This could include applications that address drug resistance, research that investigates approaches to improve delivery of existing therapies to metastatic disease, as well as studies focused on the immune system and potential vaccine strategies. New approaches to detect recurrence and strategies to prevent or arrest metastasis. This could include studies that focus on the mechanisms of metastatic growth. RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 6

7 Correlative studies of existing clinical trials for metastatic breast cancer, including analysis of biopsies and other patient samples. Such studies should leverage existing clinical trials to advance the understanding and treatment of metastatic breast cancer, including early recurrence. Investigating disparities leading to a higher burden of metastatic disease in certain populations, including biological or social causes, and/or interventions that eliminate disparities in metastatic breast cancer patients. Utilizing data science methods to better understand and treat metastatic breast cancer. Applications that fit the focus area as detailed above and include studies that address metastatic breast cancer disparities, or leverage data science to better understand and treat metastatic breast cancer are highly encouraged. For these purposes, metastatic breast cancer disparities research is defined as research investigating the biologic, behavioral, social and systems contributors to late-stage (metastatic) breast cancer in population groups affected by breast cancer disparities. This may include the identification, validation and testing of biological and/or socioeconomic factors that contribute to breast cancer disparities in metastatic breast cancer. This may also include identification of health services and public health interventions that address the causes of disparities in care and outcomes across population groups in metastatic breast cancer. Data science includes artificial intelligence and other analytical methods applied to data aggregated from multiple sources (Electronic Health Records, other clinical data, administrative databases, large data repositories, genomics and other -omics data, etc.). *Basic science studies focused on the mechanisms of breast cancer cell motility and broad exploratory (i.e. hypothesis generating ) studies are NOT appropriate for this Grant mechanism. Letters of Intent addressing topics other than the focus area, as described above, will be administratively withdrawn from consideration without an opportunity for appeal. Applicants/PIs may only submit ONE LOI per funding cycle. Applicants/PIs may request funding of up to $150,000 per year (combined direct and indirect costs) for up to three years ($450,000). Letter of Intent Due: August 1, 2018, by 1 p.m., Eastern Standard Time Grantor: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Grant Opportunity: Career Development Keyword: Basic Science; Career Development; Research Grant Award Amount: $300,000 Deadline: December 4, 2018 RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 7

8 Pinnacle Research Award in Liver Disease The Pinnacle Research Award in Liver Disease is a three-year basic science award that provides young scientists with support for their research to bridge the gap between completion of research training and attainment of status as an independent research scientist. The additional research experience provided by this award is intended to enable young scientists to successfully compete for research awards from national sources, particularly the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Well-trained investigators who hold MD, PhD or MD/PhD degrees and are pursuing a career in liver disease research are encouraged to apply. The Pinnacle Research Award is intended to develop the potential of outstanding, young scientists and encourage research in liver physiology and disease. Individuals who are already well-established in the field are not eligible for this award. Applications in this category may be eligible for special funding from the Autoimmune Hepatitis Research Fund. Applicant may only apply for one (1) AASLD Foundation (AASLDF) award per application cycle. The award of $300,000 will be provided over three years ($100,000 per year). The application deadline for this award is 11:59 pm ET, December 4, Grantor: Ho-Am Foundation Grant Opportunity: Research Prize Keyword: Basic Science; Prizes Award Amount: $275,000 Deadline: October 31, 2018 Ho-Am Prize The Ho-Am Prize was established in 1990 by Kun-Hee Lee, the Chairman of Samsung, with a vision to create a new corporate culture that continues the noble spirit of public service espoused by the late Chairman Byung-chull Lee, founder of Samsung. RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 8

9 The Prize, named after the late Chairman's pen name, is presented each year to individuals who have contributed to academics, the arts, and social development, or who have furthered the welfare of humanity through distinguished accomplishments in their respective professional fields. Medicine: The Prize for Medicine includes the clinical and research areas of medicine, physiology, and pharmacology. The Prize is awarded to people of Korean heritage who have made distinctive contributions to the efforts of humankind to conquer the disease. Science: The Ho-Am Prize for Science includes such fields as physics, biology, mathematics, astronomy, and other basic sciences. The Prize is presented to people of Korean heritage whose outstanding accomplishments have contributed to the progress of these fields. Recipients of the Ho-Am Prize are each presented with Diploma, a pure gold medal (187.5g) and a cash prize of KRW 300million (approx. 275,000 USD) Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2018 Grantor: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Grant Opportunity: Career Development Keyword: Career Development; Research Grant Award Amount: $200,000 Deadline: December 4, 2018 Clinical, Translational and Outcomes Research Awards in Liver Diseases The Clinical, Translational and Outcomes Research Awards in Liver Diseases are two-year awards of $200,000 ($100,000/year) intended to foster career development for individuals performing clinical research, translational research, or outcomes research in a liver-related area and who have shown commitment to excellence at an early stage of their research study. The awards ensure that a significant portion of young investigator's time is protected for research, with an overall objective of enabling young investigators to develop independent and productive research careers in liver disease. Up to two applications per distinct department will now be accepted per single sponsoring institution. One award per year will be reserved for meritorious transplant related research in memory of the University of Michigan Transplant Team. Awards of $200,000 will be provided over two years ($100,000 per year). RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 9

10 The application deadline for this award is 11:59 pm ET, December 4, Grantor: Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Grant Opportunity: Research Grants Keyword: Cancer; Chronic Diseases; Research Grant Award Amount: $200,000 (?) Deadline: August 31, 2018 Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Grants Program The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation funds research to investigators in United States non-profit institutions proposing research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer. The Foundation particularly encourages grant applications for a one year period which will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers. It is anticipated that this early stage funding by the Foundation may lead to subsequent and expanded support using government agency funding. Project relevance to cancer detection, treatment, or cure should be clearly identified. By design, there are no limits set on the grant amount that can be requested. It must be reasonably and clearly supported by the scope of the project outlined in the application. Applications requesting more than 15% overhead are usually not considered. Application deadline: August 31, 2018 Grantors: Lung Cancer Foundation of America and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Foundation Grant Opportunity: Scholarship Keyword: Cancer; Chronic Diseases; Lung Cancer; Research Grant; Scholarship Award Amount: $200,000 Deadline: August 1, 2018 Lori Monroe Scholarship in Translational Lung Cancer Research 2018 Request for Application RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 10

11 Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Foundation (IASLCF) seek applications for the Lori Monroe Scholarship in Lung Cancer Research Awards. Applications addressing the following research areas will be given priority: 1) Facilitating the collaboration, information-sharing and interaction between basic researchers and clinical investigators with the goal of expediting and translating results of scientific investigation into clinical practice to reduce the burden of lung cancer; or 2) Exploring innovative models of lung cancer care delivery; or 3) Exploring the etiologies of lung cancer in the never smoker population. Objectives: The objective of this award is to support research that improves the care of individuals with lung cancers and to reduce the burden of these diseases. Examples include studies: (1) designed to define the molecular bases of lung cancer risk assessment; (2) to improve molecular diagnostic studies designed to detect the lung cancer early and guide curative-intent therapy; (3) predictive features guiding the use of targeted or immune oncology therapy to reduce recurrence after standard curative-intent strategies in early stage disease; (4) or to improve the outcomes or cure patients with metastatic lung cancer. Studies designed to facilitate care by minimizing treatment side effects or illuminating the causes of nonsmoking related lung cancer are encouraged, as well. Successful applications for this Request for Applications (RFA) announcement require a research approach that seeks to make an immediate and relevant impact on lung cancer patient care or interpret the results of a clinical trial from a molecular basis as appropriate to help inform decisions in future clinical trials. The maximum funding for the award will be in the amount of $200,000. The award amount will be $100,000 per year for up to two years. Applications are due via the IASLCF s online portal: by close of business August 1, 2018 MDT. Grantor: Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust Grant Opportunity: Research Grants Keyword: Basic Science; Cancer; Career Development; Chronic Diseases; Melanoma; Research Grant Award Amount: $125,000 Deadline: November 1, 2018 Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust Melanoma Research Grants RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 11

12 Grants are awarded in one of three areas: Career Development: May include salary support for promising young melanoma investigators Basic Science: To gain new biological insights in to melanoma development or progression Translational Research: To fund clinically important melanoma research With a special focus on screening and prevention, most individual grants do not exceed $125,000 per year. Each institution is eligible for a maximum of three grants, one in each of the three categories. Applications received after 11:59 p.m. (Central Standard Time) November 1, 2018 will not be considered. Grantor: American Cancer Society Grant Opportunity: Pilot and Exploratory Projects Keyword: Cancer; Chronic Diseases; Pain & Palliative Care; Psychosocial; Quality Improvement; Research Grant Award Amount: $120,000 Deadline: October 15, 2018 American Cancer Society Pilot and Exploratory Projects in Palliative Care of Cancer Patients and Their Families Pilot and Exploratory Projects in Palliative Care of Cancer Patients and their Families Supports investigators performing pilot and exploratory research studies that test interventions, develop research methodologies, and explore novel areas of research in palliative care of cancer patients and their families. Applications will be accepted via the Pilot and Exploratory Grants Mechanism. The maximum award is for 2 years and up to $60,000 per year (direct costs) plus 20% indirect costs. Electronic Application Deadline: October 15, 2018 Paper Application Copy Deadline: October 16, 2018 Grantor: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Grant Opportunity: Career Development RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 12

13 Keyword: Career Development; Research Grant Award Amount: $100,000 Deadlines: October 5, 2018 (Cycle I); January 15, 2019 (Cycle II) American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Bridge Award The AASLD Foundation Bridge Award supports investigators who have recently submitted an NIH R or other federally-funded equivalent award and have received competitive scores on their proposal, but were not funded, as they strengthen their proposal for resubmission to the NIH or other federal agency. Applicant must not have other federal funding or significant institutional bridge funding (greater than $25,000, excluding PI salary support). Applicant may only apply for one (1) AASLD Foundation (AASLDF) award per application cycle. Awards of $100,000 will be provided over one year. The application deadline for this award is 11:59 pm ET, October 5, 2018 (Cycle I) or 11:59 pm ET, January 15, 2019 (Cycle II). Grantor: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Grant Opportunity: Post-Doctoral Fellowship Keyword: Career Development; Research Fellowship Award Amount: $100,000 Deadline: December 4, 2018 Afdhal / McHutchison LIFER Award Award Type: Clinical and/or translational research fellowship The purpose of this two-year, $100,000 ($50,000/year) award is to foster career development for fellows performing clinical research and/or translational research in a liver-related area and who have shown commitment to excellence at an early stage of their research study. The award is intended to ensure that a significant portion of the investigators time is protected for research, with an overall objective of enabling the investigators to develop independent and productive research careers in liver disease. RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 13

14 International applicants who have been accepted into a fellowship position at a North American institution are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicant may only apply for one (1) AASLD Foundation (AASLDF) award per application cycle. One award of $100,000 will be provided over two years ($50,000 per year.) The application deadline for this fellowship is 11:59 pm ET, December 4, Grantor: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Grant Opportunity: Clinical Fellowship Keyword: Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award Amount: $78,000 Deadline: December 4, 2018 NP/PA Clinical Hepatology Fellowship The NP/PA Clinical Hepatology Fellowship provides salary and benefit support for certified and licensed Nurse Practitioners (NP) or Physician Assistants (PA) pursuing a full-year of training focused on clinical care in hepatology and is designed to: Increase the number of associate practitioners in clinical hepatology. Facilitate the transition (or shift in emphasis) into clinical hepatology for associate practitioners. Increase access for liver disease patients to adequately trained clinicians. Only one application per institution will be accepted for consideration. An award of $78,000 will be provided for one year. The application deadline for this award is 11:59 pm ET, December 4, Grantor: Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience Grant Opportunity: Research Grants Keyword: Basic Science; Research Grant Award Amount: $63,295 RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 14

15 Deadline: September 1, 2018 Twenty-sixth Research Grant Offer by Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience (for the year 2019) Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience invites grant applications for basic and applied studies in the field of glycoscience. Grant: As much as 7,000,000 yen may be requested. In principle, a grant will be approved for one year, however, if desired, the period can be extended up to one year with the approval of the Foundation. The total budget for grants is 70,000,000 yen per annum. Deadline: All the applications should arrive at the Foundation between July 1 and September 1, 2018 (Tokyo Time.) Grantor: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Grant Opportunity: Research Grants Keyword: Basic Science; Research Grant Award Amount: $50,000 Deadline: December 4, 2018 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Foundation Pilot Research Award Award Type: Basic, clinical, or translational research award The AASLD Foundation Pilot Research Award supports highly innovative research ideas that have a clear potential to produce high-impact results, but that have little or no preliminary data to successfully compete for funding from other sources. This award is not intended to support ongoing research in the applicant s laboratory, but rather support new ideas or approaches that have not previously been studied. Applications in this category may be eligible for special funding from the Autoimmune Hepatitis Research Fund. Applicant may only apply for one (1) AASLD Foundation (AASLDF) award per application cycle. Awards of $50,000 will be provided over one year. RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 15

16 The application deadline for this award is 11:59 pm ET, December 4, Grantor: Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Grant Opportunity: Seed Grants Keyword: Pediatrics & Child Health; Psychosocial; Research Grant Award Amount: $50,000 (?) Deadline: September 30, 2018 Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Grants Program The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood is an incubator of promising research and development projects that appear likely to improve the welfare of young children, from infancy through 7 years, in the United States. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental health, safety, nutrition, education, play, familial support, acculturation, societal integration and childcare. Grants are only made if a successful project outcome will likely be of significant interest to other professionals, within the grantee s field of endeavor, and would have a direct benefit and potential national application. The Foundation s goal is to provide seed money to implement those imaginative proposals that exhibit the greatest chance of improving the lives of young children, on a national scale. Because of the Foundation s limited funding capability, it seeks to maximize a grant's potential impact. The Foundation provides funding in the following areas Early Childhood Welfare: Children can only reach their full potential when all aspects of their intellectual, emotional and physical development are optimally supported. Providing a safe and nurturing environment is essential as is imparting the skills of social living in a culturally diverse world. Therefore, the Foundation supports projects that seek to perfect child rearing practices and to identify models that can provide creative, caring environments in which all young children thrive. Early Childhood Education and Play: Research shows that children need to be stimulated as well as nurtured, early in life, if they are to succeed in school, work and life. That preparation relates to every aspect of a child s development, from birth to age seven, and everywhere a child learns at home, in childcare settings and in preschool. We seek to improve the quality of both early childhood teaching and learning, through the development of innovative curricula and research based pedagogical standards, as well as the design of imaginative play materials and learning environments. RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 16

17 Parenting Education: To help parents create nurturing environments for their children, we support programs that teach parents about developmental psychology, cultural child rearing differences, pedagogy, issues of health, prenatal care and diet, as well as programs which provide both cognitive and emotional support to parents. The next deadline for submitting a LOI is September 30, Grantor: Skin Cancer Foundation Grant Opportunity: Research Grants Keyword: Basic Science; Cancer; Chronic Diseases; Research Grant Award Amount: $50,000 Deadline: November 1, 2018 Request for Applications: Skin Cancer Foundation 2019 Research Grant Awards The Skin Cancer Foundation is now accepting applications for support of pilot research projects related to skin cancer. Researchers are invited to submit applications for one-year projects to be conducted within the dermatology departments of medical institutions in the United States and Canada. Preference is given to projects that address, at the basic science and clinical level, improved methods of prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancers. 2 Grants of $50,000 and 1 Grant of $25,000 Will Be Awarded The application deadline is Friday, November 1, Grantor: American Cancer Society Grant Opportunity: Doctoral Training Grants Keyword: Cancer; Chronic Diseases; Scholarship Award Amount: $40,000 Deadline: October 15, 2018 American Cancer Society Doctoral Training Grants in Oncology Social Work RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 17

18 Doctoral Training Grants in Oncology Social Work Awards to doctoral students to conduct research related to oncology social work. Initial two-year grants providing a stipend of $20,000 per year with possibility of a two-year competitive renewal. Electronic Application Deadline: October 15, 2018 Paper Application Deadline: October 16, 2018 Grantor: American Cancer Society Grant Opportunity: Scholarship Keyword: Cancer; Chronic Diseases; Scholarship Award Amount: $30,000 Deadline: October 15, 2018 American Cancer Society Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing Provide support for study in a doctoral degree program in nursing or a related area, and prepare the graduate for a career as a cancer nurse scientist. The initial award is for two years and provides a stipend of $15,000 per year. Scholarships may be renewed for an additional two years based on satisfactory progress. Electronic Application Deadline: October 15, 2018 Paper Application Deadline: October 16, 2018 Grantor: American Cancer Society Grant Opportunity: Scholarship Keyword: Cancer; Chronic Diseases; Scholarship Award Amount: $20,000 Deadline: November 1, 2018 American Cancer Society Graduate Scholarships in Cancer Nursing Practice RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 18

19 Graduate Scholarships in Cancer Nursing Practice Support for graduate students pursuing a master s degree in cancer nursing or doctorate of nursing practice (DNP). Awards may be for up to two years with a stipend of $10,000 per year. Electronic Application Deadline: November 1, 2018 Paper Application Deadline: November 2, 2018 Grantor: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Grant Opportunity: Research Grants Keyword: Basic Science; Chronic Diseases; Research Grant Award Amount: $20,000 Deadline: December 4, 2018 Autoimmune Liver Diseases Pilot Research Award The purpose of this one year, $20,000 award is to provide supplementary funding during the pilot phase of basic, translational or clinical research projects in autoimmune liver disease (e.g. autoimmune hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cholangitis) in preparation for future grant applications by the recipient. Projects should address focused research questions pertaining to the pathogenesis, diagnosis, management or outcome of autoimmune liver diseases in children and adults. Applicant may only apply for one (1) AASLD Foundation (AASLDF) award per application cycle. One award of $20,000 will be provided for one year. The application deadline for this award is 11:59 pm Eastern time, December 4, Grantor: Greenwall Foundation Grant Opportunity: Career Development Keyword: Career Development Award Amount: Not Specified Deadline: October 1, 2018 RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 19

20 Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics Request for Proposals: The Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics is a career development award to enable junior faculty members to carry out innovative bioethics research. It supports research that goes beyond current work in bioethics to help resolve pressing ethical issues in clinical care, biomedical research, and public policy, and creates a community that enhances future bioethics research by Scholars and Alumni/ae. Each year, the Foundation selects approximately three Greenwall Faculty Scholars to receive 50 percent salary support for three years to enable them to develop their research program. Scholars and Alumni/ae attend twice-yearly meetings, where they present their works in progress, receive feedback and mentoring from the Faculty Scholars Program Committee and other Scholars and Alumni/ae, and have the opportunity to develop collaborations with other researchers. The ongoing involvement of Alumni/ae with the Program provides them ongoing opportunities for professional development and feedback, and engages them in mentoring of younger Scholars. Funding for Greenwall Faculty Scholars: The award supports 50 percent of a Scholar s salary plus benefits for three years, up to the NIH salary cap, with 10 percent institutional costs for the salary and benefits. This funding is intended to ensure that at least 50 percent of the Scholar s time is devoted to bioethics research. In addition, the Foundation provides $5,000 each year for limited project support and travel (no indirect costs are provided for these items). Letters of Intent due by October 1, 2018, 11:59 pm ET RFP Report July 2-6, 2018 Page 20