These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site.

The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.

Exceptional Project Grant (XP)

This one-year grant for a total of $100,000 recognizes creative, unique and innovative research directly related to the field of breast cancer (see eligibility.) Indirect costs, which are included in the $100,000 award, must be limited to 8% of total direct costs.

Young Investigator Grants (YIG)

To encourage a commitment to breast cancer research, Breast Cancer Alliance invites clinical doctors and research scientists who are in the early stages of their careers, including post docs, whose current proposal is focused on breast cancer, to apply for funding for the Young Investigator Grant. This two-year, $125,000 grant is intended to help advance the careers of young researchers in breast cancer who do not yet have their own major grant support. Indirect costs, which are included in the $125,000 award, must be limited to 8% of total direct costs.

Interested faculty should visit https://vanderbilt.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/1962335 to apply for the internal LSO competition and to find additional information about the opportunity. The deadline for the internal competition is Feb. 12, 2025.

The selected nominees will submit an LOI by March 31, 2025 and will be informed by the sponsor by mid-May whether they have been invited to proceed with a formal application.

Any questions about this opportunity may be directed to [email protected].