Request for Project Proposals for the Case GI SPORE

The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) seeks proposals for projects to be included in the upcoming renewal application for the current Case GI SPORE program.

All Case CCC faculty members are invited to submit project pre-proposals to compete for R01-level funding for up to five years by selection for incorporation as a full project in the GI SPORE renewal application.

All proposals must be directed towards translational research of a GI malignancy, with at least one specific aim that involves direct study of patients or of consented human tissues as defined in the SPORE RFA at: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-305.html.

Proposal Guidelines

  • Proposals must include two project leaders: one Basic Science leader and one Clinical leader.
  • Maximum Funding Level: $200,000/year direct costs per year (for five years)
  • Proposal will include 6-page Research Strategy, biosketches for key personnel, and budget (see instructions for details).
  • Successful applicants commit to submit a full 12-page proposal for further review by the GI SPORE External Advisory Board.
  • Previously submitted SPORE pilot applications are welcome to be resubmitted as full projects, and may be updated with any new progress.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted through InfoReady by November 15, 2020. Get the application details.