Breast Cancer in Young Women Research Program: Call for Proposals

(2013-05-15) The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF), in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is pleased to announce the launch of a new National Research Grant Competition on Breast Cancer in Young Women. The competition is seeking proposals for a multi-disciplinary, integrated research program focused on breast cancer in young women. This one-time funding opportunity has been designed to facilitate progress in this underserved research area towards improving the clinical outcomes and quality of life for young women with breast cancer. Please note that while multiple applications will be accepted, only one Pan- Canadian Program will be funded.

The successful Program will bring together a number of independently fundable, synergistic sub-projects, into a single integrated program spanning the multiple disciplines of breast cancer research to support a holistic, "whole woman" approach. Eligible research areas include but are not limited to:

• Prevention and risk reduction
• Genomics and molecular oncology
• Therapeutics
• Survivorship and psychosocial issues

Objective

• To focus the efforts of the Canadian research community on breast cancer in young women, with a special focus on women aged 40 years of age or less, with the ultimate goal of improving their clinical outcomes and quality of life
• To address a gap in breast cancer research not currently served by traditional operating grants or other existing funding mechanisms

Potential applicants are advised to consult the CBCF-CIHR Breast Cancer in Young Women Workshop Report.

Funds Available

The amount available to support a single Program Grant is $6 Million over 5 years; approximately $1.2 million/year.

Important Dates

• Competition Launch: May 15, 2013
• Information Webinar: May 30, 2013
• Letter of Intent Deadline: July 3, 2013
• Review of LOIs and Award of Development Grants: July 2013
• Full Application Deadline: November 20, 2013
• Applicant in person peer review: February 2014
• Anticipated Notice of Decision: April 2014
• Funding Start Date: June 2014

For more information about this research funding opportunity, including Program Description and Funds Available please download the full Request for Applications on the CBCF website.

Potential applicants may also participate in a webinar being held on May 30th regarding the competition and to identify potential co-applicants and collaborators.