DTRF Dr. Dina Lev Early Career Investigator Grant
Supports early career scientists advancing innovative research on the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of desmoid tumors through basic, translational, clinical, or computational approaches.
Funder: Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $65,000/year for 1–3 years; pilot grants up to $30,000 for 1 year.
Summary: Supports early career investigators advancing innovative research in desmoid tumors.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; eligibility limited to new investigators focused on desmoid tumor research.
Description
This opportunity, named in honor of Dr. Dina Chelouche Lev, supports promising early career investigators committed to advancing the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of desmoid tumors. The grant is designed to foster the next generation of researchers in the field, with an emphasis on innovative, translational, and impactful projects that address unmet needs in desmoid tumor biology and patient care. Research proposals may span basic, translational, clinical, or computational approaches, and cross-disciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
