Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program
Forecasted
The Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program (UAMS) funds innovative research on breast cancer causes, detection, treatment, and prevention to improve outcomes and knowledge, especially in Arkansas.
Funder: Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program (UAMS)
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to three $50,000 pilot awards and one $250,000 investigator award, each over two years
Summary: Supports innovative research on the causes, cures, treatment, detection, and prevention of breast cancer in Arkansas.
Key Information: For UAMS investigators only; single annual application cycle.
Description
The Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program (ABCRP), administered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), funds innovative research projects aimed at advancing the understanding, detection, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Established through state legislation in 1997, the program supports both pilot studies and larger investigator-initiated projects that align with its mission and complement federally funded research. The program is designed to foster groundbreaking studies that can improve breast cancer outcomes and knowledge, particularly within Arkansas.
