Samuel Waxman Research Foundation Individual Grant

Sponsor: Samuel Waxman Research Foundation
Award: Samuel Waxman Research Foundation Individual Grant
Amount/Duration: 2 yrs, 100,000/year plus 15% additional for overhead
Deadline: April 3, 2006

Description: Dedicated to conducting basic, translational and clinical research on the causes of cancer with the goal of developing scientifically targeted cancer treatments.

Additional Information: www.waxmancancer.org

Nomination Process: The University may submit one application. Preliminary proposals should be 1-2 pages in length and describe why the nominee deserves the award and what research will be performed during the award period. A curriculum vitae should also be included. If there are multiple applicants, a committee of faculty members will select the finalist to represent the University. Questions should be addressed to Mark Paller, Assistant Vice President for Research, AHC (palle001@umn.edu). Nominating materials should be sent via e-mail to Mary Sumpmann (sumpm001@umn.edu) before January 30, 2006.