RUNX1 Early Career Investigator Grants
The RUNX1 Early Career Investigator Grants from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation fund research to prevent leukemia in RUNX1-FPD, supporting innovative, translational, and collaborative science.
Funder: Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Due Dates: December 17, 2026: Full proposal deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per year for 3 years (total $180,000); no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early career investigators developing therapies to prevent leukemia in RUNX1-FPD, with a focus on collaboration and translational research.
Key Information: Applicants must be within 5 years of first faculty appointment; 75% protected research time required.
Description
The RUNX1 Early Career Investigator Grant, a partnership between the RUNX1 Research Program and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, funds innovative research aimed at preventing the progression from pre-leukemia to leukemia in patients with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder (RUNX1-FPD). This program is designed to foster the next generation of scientists in pediatric oncology, emphasizing translational approaches and collaborative advancement. Awardees join a community of researchers, present annually at scientific meetings, and are expected to participate in data sharing and collaborative efforts related to RUNX1-FPD.
