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There will be a $50,000 grant in 2012 for the best program
for the management ofcancer. There is a strong interest in cancer stem cells, microRNAi agents, epigenetic agents,
as well as many others. We are particularly interested in promoting the best of the young scientists, currently under the
radar screen. We are NOT looking at studies that show that drug A is 3% better than drug B. The project
should be innovative, sound and be able to lead to clnical trials. All such projects will get equal consideration. Research
grant applications should be organized as follows:
Research Hypothesis
Background and rationale
Study objectives
Study design
Study population (if applicable)
Criteria for evaluation
Definition of response
Analyses
Please make it as concise as possible, with a maximum of 10 pages, excluding references and budget. The reviewers
are physicians in practice and the application should be understandable by practicing physicians. Please note the award does
not include payment for the salary of the investigator, overhead or travel. Please email
the application to dcf@doctorscancerfoundation.org The deadline
for the grant applications for the 2012 awards will be May 31, 2012. The winner will be chosen on or before June
30, 2012 and will be asked to come to New York to receive the award at the annual fund raiser.
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