Call for Team Science Grant applications 2025
The Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU (SCI) is seeking to fund proposals led by clinician-basic scientist teams that focus on translational cancer research. The main objective of the award is to stimulate novel research programs that complement the SCI cancer research mission. Clinicians will be required to play an active role in the proposed research. It is envisioned that a clinician and a basic scientist, both with major interests in cancer research, will pair to create a team leading an innovative, translational research project.
Applications must have an explicit focus on investigating biological mechanisms of cancer and/or improving therapeutic efficacy. Research results obtained through this award are expected to be published in peer-reviewed journals and used as preliminary data in competing for extramural funding. Successful recipients of the TSG awards are expected to become nationally recognized leaders of innovative translational cancer research that leads to improved cancer patient care.
Letters of Intent deadline: Second Monday in February
Completed applications deadline: First Monday in April
Support for the TSG program is made possible through funds raised by Denim & Diamonds and Women's Power Lunch Against Cancer, benefiting cancer research and patient programs at Simmons Cancer Institute. Denim & Diamonds and Women's Power Lunch support innovative research projects that move laboratory discoveries into the clinical setting, which is a distinguishing feature of SCI’s program. Every dollar donated stays in our region.
See attached for letter of intent form and full RFP.