The Edward J. Brown Award in Leukemia Research
For research aimed at understanding the biological basis of these cancers, as it relates to prevention, detection, treatment, or metastasis; research to develop and/or improve approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and/or treating these cancers; or research to improve the quality of life and wellbeing for patients with leukemia.
The Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute invites applications for research projects focused on leukemia. Funded by the Edward J. Brown Endowment, this opportunity will support research aimed at understanding the biological basis of these cancers, as it relates to prevention, detection, treatment, or metastasis; research to develop and/or improve approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and/or treating these cancers; or research to improve the quality of life and wellbeing for patients with leukemia.
Applications focused on translational, clinical, health services, and/or population health research with a clear focus on melanoma are welcome. Applications that incorporate multi-disciplinary team-based science are encouraged. Patient and/or care-giver involvement in the development of the study is strongly encouraged. Funds are available to launch a new idea or support an existing project.
Application Guidelines
- Principal Applicant must hold an appointment within the Cumming School of Medicine, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute and/or Tom Bake Cancer Center (TBCC)
- Research funded by this opportunity must be conducted at, or be closely affiliated with, the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer institute and/or TBCC.
- Funds can be used for anything required for the research, including equipment, materials and supplies, personnel support, and/or trainee support. Funding must be non-overlapping and must be used within 24 months.
Application Documents:
- Cover sheet (use attached form).
- Proposal (2 pages maximum): background/rationale, experimental design/methods, and significance.
- Figures (1 page maximum) may be attached if desired.
- References (1 page maximum).
- Itemized budget with justification.
- Abridged CV (5 pages max, bio-sketch preferred) for all principal applicants, highlighting publications, current and pending (applied for) funding, and any accomplishments relevant to the application.
Submit applications to: charbonneau@ucalgary.ca
Decision Process
- Awards will be determined based on the project’s innovation, scientific merit, feasibility (including applicant/team), potential impact, patient involvement and/or consultation, and relevance to leukemia.
- As part of the review, a patient advisor may be invited to provide feedback, which will be considered by the review panel during the adjudication process.
- Applications for new projects that have the potential to grow to larger projects in the future and projects that add value to existing projects are both encouraged.
Application
Please submit your completed application to charbonneau@ucalgary.ca
