- Letter of Intent due November 18, 2022
- Applications due December 16, 2022
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Since 2009, the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has invested in outstanding cancer researchers through the Seeds of Science grant-funding program. The Seeds of Science program is supported by (1) The Envoys who are a group of community and business leaders that advocate on behalf of the Cancer Institute and (2) the Hot Springs Village Walk for Cancer Research. Funding will support Cancer Institute Investigators pursuing new avenues of cancer research that will accelerate the collection of data for NCI grant submissions and cancer-relevant publications. Funds will not supplement already funded research. Proposals should align with the mission and goals of the Cancer Institute.
Eligibility
Each PI must be a Cancer Institute Associate or Full Member. A letter of intent is required for the submission of a full application.
Award
The maximum 1-year budget is $50,000. Funds may not be used for faculty salary support. Applicants are encouraged to utilize and budget appropriately for use of cancer Institute Shared Resources. Indirect costs are not allowed.
Review
Proposals will be peer-reviewed. The Envoys Board of Directors, HSV Walk Directors, and Cancer Institute Director will make final funding decisions.
Expectations
To be eligible for future Cancer Institute support, award recipients will be expected to (1)participate in Cancer Institute activities including but not limited to Program Meetings, Annual Meetings, and cancer Institute-sponsored seminars and (2) complete annual surveys to collect funding outcome metrics.
Contacts
For general questions, contact Dr. Alan Tackett (AJTackett@uams.edu).
For administrative questions, contact Ms. Sonet Weed (SWeed@uams.edu).