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

March 16, 2026 (LOI, 2026 cycle) | March 11, 2025 (LOI, 2025 cycle)

Up to $450,000 total over three years per award.

Supports established investigators conducting basic, translational, or clinical research addressing key barriers in metastatic breast cancer (MBC).

--- ## Description The METAvivor Translational Research Award provides substantial funding to established investigators for research projects that seek to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of metastatic breast cancer (MBC). The program specifically supports discovery and early-phase basic, translational, and clinical research aimed at addressing critical problems or barriers to progress in the field. Projects that focus on mechanistic insights, novel diagnostic approaches, or new therapeutic strategies for MBC are encouraged. Research aimed at improving quality of life or mitigating side effects for people living with MBC may also be considered. --- ## Due Dates - March 11, 2025: Required Letter of Intent deadline for the 2025 cycle - March 16, 2026: Required Letter of Intent deadline for the 2026 cycle All dates are for the required Letter of Intent (LOI) submission. Only applicants who submit an LOI may be invited to submit a full application. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $450,000 in total funding per award - Funding period: up to three years - Award amounts are subject to available funds; historically, METAvivor has awarded multiple grants per cycle, but the number of awards depends on annual fundraising. --- ## Eligibility - Open to established investigators holding a clinical doctoral degree or a research doctoral degree (e.g., MD, PhD, or equivalent). - Applicants must be actively engaged in metastatic breast cancer research and/or treatment. - Typically, applicants are affiliated with US-based research institutions, universities, or medical centers. - Research must directly address metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer. - Projects may focus on mechanistic understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or quality of life for those with MBC. --- ## Application Process - **Letter of Intent (LOI):** Required for all applicants. Submit by the posted deadline via the [METAvivor Grant Portal](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/). - **LOI Review:** LOIs are peer- and advocate-reviewed. Top-ranked LOIs are invited to submit a full application. - **Full Application:** By invitation only. Invited applicants submit a detailed proposal, including budget justification and biosketches. - **Review:** Both LOIs and full applications are reviewed by scientific experts and trained patient advocates, with final funding decisions made by the METAvivor Board. - **Timeline:** - January: Announcement of awardees (for previous cycle) - February: Applications accepted - March: LOI due - June: Invitations to submit full application - August: Invited applications due For required forms and templates, see the [2026 Translational Research Award Budget Justification](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/PlatformServicesV2/Commons/getDocument/2026%20Translational%20Research%20Award%20Budget%20Justification.docx?documentName=6c0375dc-34ce-4a6f-b323-9a847d61c8ce.docx&applicationId=7) and [2026 Award RFP](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/PlatformServicesV2/Commons/getDocument/METAvivor%202026%20Translational%20Research%20Award%201-14-2026.docx?documentName=56578cea-287c-4433-892a-9de2a4dd9eac.docx&applicationId=7). --- ## Additional Information - Research that merely enumerates quality of life factors or side effects, without clear mechanistic or intervention aims, may not be considered responsive. - METAvivor incorporates patient advocates into both the application and review process. Applications should detail advocate involvement in project planning and execution. - The number of grants awarded each year depends on available fundraising. --- ## External Links - [METAvivor Grant Program Overview](https://www.metavivor.org/research/apply-for-a-grant/) - [METAvivor Grant Portal (Apply/Submit LOI)](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/) - [2026 Translational Research Award Budget Template](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/PlatformServicesV2/Commons/getDocument/2026%20Translational%20Research%20Award%20Budget%20Justification.docx?documentName=6c0375dc-34ce-4a6f-b323-9a847d61c8ce.docx&applicationId=7) - [2026 Translational Research Award RFP](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/PlatformServicesV2/Commons/getDocument/METAvivor%202026%20Translational%20Research%20Award%201-14-2026.docx?documentName=56578cea-287c-4433-892a-9de2a4dd9eac.docx&applicationId=7) - [Contact METAvivor](https://www.metavivor.org/about-us/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@metavivor.org | | Funder Website | [https://www.metavivor.org](https://www.metavivor.org) | | Grant Portal | [https://metavivor.infoready4.com/](https://metavivor.infoready4.com/) | | Contact Form | [METAvivor Contact Page](https://www.metavivor.org/about-us/contact-us/) |

METAvivor Translational Research Award

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