Mentored Scientist Award in Diseases of the Pancreas
Supports UCSF trainees in mentored research on pancreatic diseases, especially pancreatic cancer, to generate preliminary data and research skills for future grant applications.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected, annual Spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for a one-year project; direct costs only.
Summary: Supports mentored UCSF trainees conducting research on diseases of the pancreas, especially pancreatic cancer, to generate preliminary data and research skills for future grants.
Key Information: Requires a faculty mentor; open to graduate students, residents, fellows, postdocs, staff, and certain research series.
Description
This award provides one year of funding (up to $50,000) for mentored trainees at UCSF or affiliated partner institutes to conduct research focused on diseases of the pancreas, with a particular emphasis on pancreatic cancer. The primary goal is to support the acquisition of preliminary data and research experience that will facilitate future extramural grant applications. Both clinical and basic research projects are eligible, provided they are directly related to pancreatic diseases (proposals on diabetes unrelated to pancreatic cancer are not supported).
Applicants must have a dedicated faculty research mentor who will guide the project and participate in a formal mentoring plan. Awardees are expected to submit a progress report at the end of the funding period and present their findings at a seminar or symposium.
