Request for Applications: Dahod BUSM Breast Cancer Research Program Funding

Release Date: Feb. 17
Application Deadline: March 15
Earliest Start Date: April 1

Objective: Enhance breast cancer research by using pilot funds to leverage NIH funding.

Eligibility: Individual primary, full-time BUSM faculty or teams of investigators studying breast cancer who’s research activities are in BUSM space may apply. Coordinated applications from multiple investigators (program projects) for research or infrastructure (lecture series, cell lines, core equipment) are encouraged.

Priority will be given to proposals that:

• Benefit multiple breast cancer investigators
• Lead to BUSM grand funding.

Funding Available:

• Pilot grants for individuals are limited to $50k.
• Budgets may exceed $50k for multi-PI proposals.

Typical expenses include laboratory supplies, animal costs, small equipment, patient recruitment costs, or consultants. Support for pre/postdoctoral students, technicians, or research assistants is allowed while salary support for PI or Co-I is not allowed. Awards are not transferable to any other institution. Additional funding is available for international faculty or post docs who intend to return to their home country to do breast cancer research.

Submit an Application

Regulatory Approval: FINAL IRB, IACUC, and IBC approvals are required prior to any funding. CTSI resources, including IRB preparation assistance are free to awardees.

Review Process: BU CTSI Scientific Review Committees (SRC) with relevant expertise will review and rank applications using a process analogous to NIH review focused on significance, innovation, approach, and investigators.

Progress Reports: Awardees must submit progress reports at 6 and 12 months including key results, any publications, grant applications, funded awards, new collaborations and any other outcomes that resulted from the project.