Johnson Cancer Research Center

Innovative Research Awards

Deadline: October 1, 2024
Online Application: https://jcrc.piestar-rfx.com/research-award/31

The Johnson Cancer Research Center will offer seed funding for research projects that aim to generate data for future grant proposals. All full faculty affiliated with the center are eligible to apply. Awards will be made on a competitive basis, with funding amounts capped at $30,000 per project due to budget limitations. While larger funding requests may be considered, applicants seeking such support must consult with Dr. Sherry Fleming prior to submission. Please note that proposals requesting sustained funding for full-time research assistants or postdoctoral fellows will not be considered. Additionally, funding cannot be used for major equipment purchases, faculty summer salaries, travel, or graduate student salaries. A progress report is required for award recipients to remain eligible for future funding opportunities. Funds must be spent within one year .

Requests will be evaluated based on 1) Cancer relevance 2) Potential for future national funding (such as NIH, NSF or DOD), and 3) preference will be given to programs not currently enjoying extramural funding. The cancer relevance of the proposed research will be a high criterion of evaluation. The biannual application deadlines are October 1 and March 1. ALL DUE TIMES ARE EST, please adjust for CST!!

  • If there are questions, please contact the Johnson Cancer Research Center.
  • Please do not submit a truncated proposal from another funding source.
  • Complete and submit the application electronically using an official K-State email ONLY.
  • Document requirements: 12 pt ariel font, 1 inch margins. Applications that do not meet requirements or provide the necessary documentation will be administratively triaged.
  • Complete and submit the application electronically.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION - Before you start you should have all the following prepared to complete the application as progress cannot be saved. You will need the following:

  • All document requirements should be in 12 pt ariel font, 1 inch margins. Applications that do not meet requirements will not be reviewed.
  • A three (3) page document that contains your project description
  • A five (5) page NIH style biosketch, including the PI's and Co PI's. Each biosketch should include cancer relevant experience and why this project is relevant to the JCRC's mission in the personal statement.
  • Suggestions for five (5) external reviewers (off K-State campus) who can review this application and don't have a conflict of interest with your program (no co-authorships, share grant applicants, or significant professional collaborations within the last 5 years).
  • Positive outcomes from previous Johnson Cancer Research Center funding. i.e. peer reviewed publications, grants funded, etc.
  • Detailed budget and budget justification for supplies and services. Salaries are generally not allowed and meeting travel is covered by other awards.
  • Cancer Relevance of this Project in 100 words or less.
  • Lay language summary of work in 100 words (6th to 8th grade level) of the work you propose in 100 words or less.
  • Matching funds, if any.
  • All publications from the last 3 years.