[METAvivor](https://www.metavivor.org)

March 12, 2025 (Letter of Intent) | August 20, 2025 (Internal submission) | December 30, 2025 (Final submission)

Up to $200,000 total over two years (includes direct costs, up to $3,000 for travel, and up to 5% indirect costs)

Supports innovative research by early career investigators to advance treatment and outcomes for people living with metastatic breast cancer.

--- ## Description This award funds promising early career researchers conducting high-impact basic, translational, or clinical research focused on metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer. Projects must demonstrate clear potential to benefit patients living with metastatic disease, either through direct clinical impact or by laying the groundwork for future therapies. The program does **not** support research on prevention or standard diagnosis unless the work involves novel diagnostic tools that inform metastatic progression. Only one application per applicant is allowed, and projects with overlapping aims submitted to other METAvivor awards by the same investigator are not permitted. --- ## Due Dates - March 12, 2025: Letter of Intent deadline - August 20, 2025: Internal submission deadline (for invited full applications) - December 30, 2025: Final submission to the funding organization --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **$200,000 total** over two years - Direct costs, including up to $3,000 for travel over two years - Indirect costs capped at 5% of the total award Approximately 30% of LOI submitters will be invited to submit a full application. --- ## Eligibility - Early career investigators: - Within 10 years of receiving their doctoral degree - Within 6 years of starting their first non-tenured faculty position (if applicable) - Must be actively engaged in metastatic breast cancer research - Only one application per applicant allowed - Project must focus on established metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer (not prevention or standard diagnosis) - Similar projects cannot be submitted to both the Early Career and Translational Research Awards by the same PI --- ## Application Process 1. **Letter of Intent (LOI):** Submit by March 12, 2025. 2. **LOI Review:** LOIs are reviewed by scientific peers and patient advocates; about 30% of applicants are invited to submit a full application. 3. **Full Application:** Invited applicants submit by August 20, 2025. 4. **Final Submission:** Submit to the funding organization by December 30, 2025. 5. **Review and Selection:** Applications are peer and advocate reviewed, then ranked by the Scientific Advisory Board and approved by METAvivor’s Board. Required documents include a research proposal, budget justification, and supporting materials as outlined in the [official RFP](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/PlatformServicesV2/Commons/getDocument/METAvivor%202025%20EC%20RFP%20.docx?documentName=75f2c818-a896-47db-8085-a48d89cb5edf.docx&applicationId=7). --- ## Additional Information - Only research with a clear focus on established metastatic breast cancer is eligible. - Projects on prevention or standard diagnosis (unless involving novel tools for metastatic progression) will be administratively withdrawn. - The review process includes both scientists and patient advocates. - Funding is contingent on METAvivor's annual fundraising. --- ## External Links - [METAvivor Grant Portal](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1983938) - [Apply for a Grant – METAvivor](https://metavivor.org/research/apply-for-a-grant/) - [Grant Process Overview](https://metavivor.org/research/our-grant-process/) - [2025 Early Career Investigator Award RFP (docx)](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/PlatformServicesV2/Commons/getDocument/METAvivor%202025%20EC%20RFP%20.docx?documentName=75f2c818-a896-47db-8085-a48d89cb5edf.docx&applicationId=7) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@metavivor.org](mailto:info@metavivor.org) | | Contact Form | [METAvivor Contact Page](https://www.metavivor.org/about-us/contact-us/) |

2025 Early Career Investigator Award

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