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Melanoma
Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA)
Type of Organization: Foundation
Contact Name: Kris’tina Ackerman
Email Address: kackerman@curemelanoma.org
Funds Available for Clinical Trials: ✗ Research: ✔
• Applicants must designate at least one Mentor who is an established investigator at the same institution who will ensure that adequate support and guidance are provided for successful completion of the proposed research project and provide career mentorship. At least one Mentor with expertise in melanoma research is strongly advised;
• Applicants who have secured an independent full-time faculty position commencing by June 1, 2024 will be considered; in this case, a letter from an institutional official or department chairperson confirming the planned date of faculty appointment is required at the time of application;
• Applicants do not have to be on a tenure-track; however, fellows or others who are in training positions are not eligible to apply;
• Applicants who are in research support positions are not eligible to apply;
• Applicants who have been awarded a prior MRA Young Investigator Award are not eligible to apply for an additional MRA Young Investigator Award; • Applicants may serve as PI on only one proposal submitted to MRA for any of the award mechanisms in this cycle;
Other info: Young Investigator Awards aim to attract early career faculty with original ideas into the field of melanoma, thereby recruiting and supporting the next generation of melanoma research leaders. Awardees will be provided funding to accomplish innovative and original, preclinical, translational, and/or early clinical research projects. Young Investigators are scientists within the first five years of their first academic faculty appointment. A mentorship commitment from a senior investigator is required.
Term: 3 Years
Instructions: https://www.curemelanoma.org/assets/Uploads/MRA-2023-2024-RFP-Final.pdf
Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA)
Type of Organization: Foundation
Contact Name: Kris’tina Ackerman
Email Address: kackerman@curemelanoma.org
Funds Available for Clinical Trials: ✗ Research: ✔
Funding Details
Requirements: • Applicants must be within the first five years of their first independent, full time academic faculty appointment at the application deadline, at the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent position);• Applicants must designate at least one Mentor who is an established investigator at the same institution who will ensure that adequate support and guidance are provided for successful completion of the proposed research project and provide career mentorship. At least one Mentor with expertise in melanoma research is strongly advised;
• Applicants who have secured an independent full-time faculty position commencing by June 1, 2024 will be considered; in this case, a letter from an institutional official or department chairperson confirming the planned date of faculty appointment is required at the time of application;
• Applicants do not have to be on a tenure-track; however, fellows or others who are in training positions are not eligible to apply;
• Applicants who are in research support positions are not eligible to apply;
• Applicants who have been awarded a prior MRA Young Investigator Award are not eligible to apply for an additional MRA Young Investigator Award; • Applicants may serve as PI on only one proposal submitted to MRA for any of the award mechanisms in this cycle;
Other info: Young Investigator Awards aim to attract early career faculty with original ideas into the field of melanoma, thereby recruiting and supporting the next generation of melanoma research leaders. Awardees will be provided funding to accomplish innovative and original, preclinical, translational, and/or early clinical research projects. Young Investigators are scientists within the first five years of their first academic faculty appointment. A mentorship commitment from a senior investigator is required.
Term: 3 Years
Instructions: https://www.curemelanoma.org/assets/Uploads/MRA-2023-2024-RFP-Final.pdf