Mentored Scientist Award in Diseases of the Pancreas
Supports mentored trainees at UCSF and affiliates in research on pancreatic diseases, especially pancreatic cancer, spanning basic, clinical, and translational science under strong faculty mentorship.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline — Spring cycle, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 per award; one-year project period; direct costs only
Summary: Supports mentored trainees at UCSF and affiliates conducting research on diseases of the pancreas, with emphasis on pancreatic cancer and strong faculty mentorship.
Key Information: Requires a dedicated faculty research mentor; not open to faculty-level applicants.
Description
This award funds mentored trainees at UCSF or affiliated partner institutes (including Gladstone Institutes and San Francisco VA Medical Center) to conduct research on diseases of the pancreas, especially pancreatic cancer. The program is designed to foster the acquisition of preliminary data and research skills, enabling future grant efforts and career advancement in pancreatic disease research. Projects may address the biology, early detection, or treatment of pancreatic cancer and can involve any aspect of clinical, basic, behavioral-epidemiological, implementation, or health disparities research directly related to diseases of the pancreas. Each applicant must have a faculty research mentor committed to guiding the project. Awardees are expected to present their findings in a seminar and acknowledge the funding agency in publications.
