Announcement: New Immunotherapy Grants
In recognition of the immense potential of checkpoint inhibition in combatting multiple cancers, and the reality that immune-related adverse events (irAEs) pose a challenge that, if addressed, could lead to better overall outcomes for patients and broader use, the American Cancer Society and the Melanoma Research Alliance have partnered to support research leading towards reduction of irAEs and improvement of overall outcomes for cancer patients treated with checkpoint immunotherapy.
This Request for Applications (RFA) offers funding for grants to test feasibility and generate preliminary data in the form of Pilot Awards and at least one Multidisciplinary Team Award.
Grant Types
The American Cancer Society awards research grants and fellowships to promising early-career scientists with unique hypotheses for cancer prevention and study, fostering the next generation of cancer research and creating a strong foundation of preliminary evidence to make scientific advancements. We also sponsor grants in support of training for health professionals seeking to develop their clinical expertise and/or their ability to conduct independent research. Find information on ACS grants for independent investigators, mentored training and career development, health professional training, professorships, special initiatives, and international programs.
Definitions of Research Areas
The American Cancer Society classifies the research and training grants into Areas of Research, a common language developed as a partner with the International Cancer Research Partnership (ICRP).
Peer Review Process
Grant applications are ranked on the basis of merit by one of several discipline-specific Peer Review Committees, each of which is composed of 12-25 scientific advisors, or peers, who are experts in their fields. The Council for Extramural Grants, a committee of senior scientists, recommends funding based on the relative merit of the applications, the amount of available funds, and the American Cancer Society's objectives. Stakeholders, individuals with a personal interest in cancer, are full voting members of the Council and all Peer Review Committees, and improve review by bringing the perspective of the dedicated and impartial volunteers to the review process.
Grant Reporting Forms
To streamline the grant administration process, an electronic post award management system, Altum proposalCentral, has been added. The site is used to upload all requests for grant changes and related documents, and required reports (deliverables). The site will house all reports, requests and correspondence pertaining to a grant and is accessible to both ACS program staff and grantees.