April 16, 2025

Events

Funding Opportunities

Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences

4 years | $75,000 per year ($300,000 total) 

Award supports independent young investigators of outstanding promise. Candidates must have a doctorate in biomedical sciences, medicine, or a related field.

Deadline: April 21

AACR-Exelixis Renal Cell Carcinoma Research Fellowship

2 years | $130,000 total

Award provides support to a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct renal cell carcinoma research and to establish a successful career path in this field.

Deadline: April 23, at 10 AM Pacific Time (1 PM Eastern Time)

2025 V Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research

Limited Submission Opportunity | $1,000,000 total

Award provides funding through three grant mechanisms: V Scholar; Translational; or All-Star. Please note that research areas in epidemiology, behavioral science, and health services are outside the scope of this grant.

Deadline: April 23

2026 Pew-Stewart Scholars Program in Cancer Research 

4 years | $75,000 per year ($300,000 total) 

Award provides funding for innovative, cutting-edge, basic cancer research that may accelerate and advance progress toward a cure for cancer. Applications are invited from nominees conducting cancer research. 

Deadline: April 28

Pilot Studies Award

UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

1 year | $25,000

Award provides funding to encourage early exploration of research ideas that address growing health challenges and add to the evidence base of integrative health practices.

Deadline: May 1

Emerging Leader Awards

The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research

3 years | $250,000 per year ($750,000 total)

Award provides funding to outstanding early career investigators to support high-impact, high-risk projects that are distinct from their current research portfolio.

Deadline: May 5

Susan G. Komen Brinker Awards for Scientific Distinction 2025 

Call for nominations in three categories: Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population Science. Open to all breast cancer researchers who are affiliated with non-profit institutions. Questions? Contact SSPrograms@komen.org

Deadline: May 12, 10 AM 

Susan G. Komen Rising Star Research Award 2025

Open to all breast cancer researchers who are affiliated with non-profit institutions. Nominees should be in the mid-career stage with an appointment of Associate Professor or equivalent in an academic-type setting within the last 10 years (not prior to May 2015).

Questions? Contact SSPrograms@komen.org

Deadline: May 12

Excellence in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award  

Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program

2 years | $120,000 per year ($240,000 total)

Award provides funding to institutions sponsoring scholars to cover 40% of their time. In addition, scholars receive mentorship from an experienced clinical investigator and are expected to actively participate in their mentor’s clinical trial.

Deadline: May 12

2026–27 Rising Star Grant 

The Honorable Tina Brozman Foundation (Tina’s Wish)

2 years | $100,000 per year ($200,000 total)

Award provides funding to support early career researchers who bring fresh approaches to the study of early detection or interception of ovarian cancer.

Deadline: June 2

Trainee Member Travel Award

UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

$1,000 (undergrads) | $2,000 (graduate, postdocs, residents, fellows)

Trainee Membership is available to UC Irvine students, postdoctoral scholars, residents, and fellows involved in cancer research or oncology-focused clinical training. Benefits include exclusive invitations to events, career development opportunities, and eligibility for Travel Awards.

Travel awards provide funding to Trainee Members to present their research. Eligible expenses include airfare, conference registration, lodging, ground travel, meals, and poster printing by ImageWorks (if applicable). Applicants must demonstrate a clear funding need.

Deadline: July 1

A1 Bridge Funding

UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

1 year | $20,000

Award provides funding to support cancer research projects that have the potential to significantly impact cancer treatment, diagnosis, prevention and improve patient outcomes. Intended to provide support to allow investigators to resubmit an NIH grant application for further consideration.

Rolling Deadline

Research Support Opportunity

UC Irvine Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute

1 year | $2,500

Award provides funding for researchers to utilize the NIH All of Us Research Program data to pursue precision medicine research.

Rolling Deadline

Belonging, Equity, and Empowerment (BEE)

Nominate a Colleague for a spotlight showcasing their unique stories beyond their roles at the UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Faculty, staff, and self-nominations are encouraged. Learning about each other cultivates an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute and succeed.

Announcements

New Powerful Funding Search Tool: Pivot

Available to all UC Irvine faculty, staff, and students - courtesy of the UC Irvine Office of Research. Features opportunities worldwide and across all disciplines.

NIH Public Access Policy

The UC Irvine Library has resources available to assist you with compliance to the NIH Public Access Policy.

Questions? Contact the Research Librarian rmgates@uci.edu

Important NIH Biosketch Changes

NIH is adopting a new common form for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. There are significant changes including:

• Mandatory use of SciENcv for completing and certifying common forms
• ORCID ID requirement to access SciENcv and eRA Commons

What you can do now to prepare:

• Familiarize yourself with SciENcv
• Get an ORCID ID

Questions? Contact the UC Irvine Liaison Librarian mcbrown@uci.edu or School of Medicine Research Development Unit somrd@hs.uci.edu

NIH Implementation of New Initiatives and Policies

New web page about the status of changes impacting NIH grants process and plans for implementing new initiatives and policies

NIH Grants and Funding Information Status

Keep on top of the latest status of changes impacting NIH grants administration and funding. It is updated as new information becomes available

NIH Recent Changes

Get updates to the peer review and submission of most research project grants, fellowships, and training grants; updated instructions for reference letters; and the transition to FORMS-I application instructions. 

From the UC Irvine Office of Research: Federal Certifications

Due to shifts in the federal agency funding landscape, do not sign any certifications or acknowledgments regarding grant compliance or project activities. Forward communications to Jeff Warner, Senior Director, Sponsored Projects Administration.

Questions? Contact plekutai@uci.edu or warnerj@uci.edu

Experimental Tissue Shared Resource (ETR) Offers Custom Tissue Microarray and Brightfield Whole Slides Scanning

ETR can create custom tissue microarrays with tissue you provide or human tissue remnants and scan whole histology slides at 40X. Selection of optimal representative tissue regions can be performed by the ETR pathologist. 

Contact: Delia Tifrea, PhD, MBA dtifrea@hs.uci.edu

Biobehavioral Shared Resource (BBSR) Consultation & Comprehensive Project

The BBSR is excited to discuss your project’s study design and needs, as well as see how our new menu of services can best support your project goals.

During our “consultation meeting,” we’ll learn more about your project and how the BBSR can support your team. Ready to schedule? Complete the "Consultation Request" on iLab.

Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR) - In-person Walk-in or Zoom Consultations Available

Informal statistical in-person walk-in or via Zoom consultations are available to discuss your study design and statistical needs. 

Contact: Wen-pin Chen, MS, Senior Statistician & Manager wenpinc@hs.uci.edu

Every Tue, Wed, Thu 2:00–4:00 PM | Book your meeting here

Location: 200 S, Manchester Ave, Orange, CA 92868, Suite 400, Room 433 or Zoom

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