Online Training from the NCI for Researchers
National Cancer Institute Education and Training for Researchers in Clinical Trials, Translational Research, and Survey administration
Internal Grant Opportunities
WVU Internal Funding Sources
Office of Research and Graduate Education
West Virginia University Foundation
The WVU Foundation works with private funding sources (individual donors, foundations, corporations) to support West Virginia University. The WVU Research Corporation and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) coordinate and manage all funding approaches to local, state, and federal government organizations. Please visit the OSP website at http://www.wvu.edu/~osp/ for more information about seeking support from public funding sources. Also use the searchable database for relevant RFP's.
External Grant Opportunities
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)....The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
National Institute of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives, NIH scientists investigates ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases.
American Cancer Society
"The American Cancer Society's research program focuses on beginning investigators, a program of targeted research, and an enhanced commitment to psychosocial and behavioral, health services, health policy, epidemiological, clinical and cancer control research. In response to identified needs in clinical oncology, the Society also sponsors grants in support of training for health professionals seeking to develop their clinical expertise and/or their ability to conduct independent research."
The Cancer Research Institute
"The Cancer Research Institute funds research aimed at furthering the development of immunological approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. CRI's research programs are designed to recognize and support those researchers around the world who are focused on this area. Today CRI provides funding at every level of scientific inquiry, from coordinated clinical trials to the most basic research, and supports scientist at all career levels."
Concern Foundation
Since 1968, Concern Foundation has funded well over 500 pediatric and adult cancer researchers worldwide studying many forms of cancer, primarily in the areas of immunology, immunotherapy, and the genetics of cancer.
Concern specifically funds researchers who lack financial support for their first major research project and provides critically needed start up funds for promising projects. By focusing funding to new investigators, Concern helps to bridge a gap that currently exists in the scientific research community. It is difficult for new investigators to obtain initial grants from major funding sources without sound data. At the same time, it is difficult to obtain sound data without funding.
Prostate Cancer Foundation
"The heart of the Prostate Cancer Foundation's effort to find better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer is its research awards programs. Each year, the PCF invests millions of dollars in research projects that have the greatest potential to advance the fight against prostate cancer."
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
"For more than 20 years, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and community-based outreach programs. Working through a network of U.S. and international Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, the Komen Foundation is fighting to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world."
United States Defense Department--
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
"The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) originated from a unique partnership among the public, Congress, and the Department of Defense. Grassroots advocacy organizations provided much of the impetus that led to a FY 92 appropriation of $25 million targeted to funding research on the screening and diagnosis of breast cancer among military women and dependents. The CDMRP has expanded to become second only to the National Cancer Institute as a source of funding for breast cancer research. After noteworthy success in managing the research program in breast cancer, the CDMRP was tasked to manage research programs in neurofibromatosis, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, tuberous sclerosis complex, chronic myelogenous leukemia, and prior diseases as well as other specified areas."