[Alan B. Slifka Foundation](https://slifkafoundation.org)

March 14, 2025 (Cycle 1) | August 29, 2025 (Cycle 2)

Up to $50,000 per year; typical duration up to 2 years

Supports research advancing understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of sarcomas, with emphasis on open science and collaboration.

Applicants must submit a letter of intent (LOI) before being invited for a full proposal.

--- ## Description The Alan B. Slifka Foundation funds a broad range of sarcoma research projects, aiming to advance the scientific understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of sarcomas. Supported topics span molecular biology, therapeutic target identification, chromosomal translocations, translational and pre-clinical studies, vaccine and monoclonal antibody development, small-molecule inhibitors, nanotechnology applications, mechanisms of radiation-induced sarcomas, metastasis and drug resistance, age-related sarcoma development, early detection, and the creation of research models and tissue registries. Both individual and collaborative research efforts are encouraged, and the Foundation places a strong emphasis on open science and the timely sharing of data and methodologies. --- ## Due Dates - Cycle 1: March 14, 2025 - Cycle 2: August 29, 2025 Researchers may submit for either cycle annually. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award: Up to $50,000 per year - Project duration: Usually up to 2 years Award sizes and durations may vary depending on project scope, but grants generally do not exceed these limits. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S.-based or U.S.-affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. - International research may be supported only through a qualifying U.S.-based or affiliated entity. - Both individual researchers and collaborative teams are welcome to apply. - Proposals must focus on sarcoma research as outlined in the Foundation’s priorities. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1: Letter of Intent (LOI)** - Submit a 1–2 page LOI to [sarcomaLOI@slifkafoundation.org](mailto:sarcomaLOI@slifkafoundation.org). - LOI should summarize: - Research topic and sarcoma sub-types under investigation - Principal investigator and institutional affiliation - Project timeline and total project cost - Relevant NIH biosketches - **Step 2: Invitation to Apply** - Only applicants whose LOIs are of interest will be invited to submit a full proposal. - **Additional Notes:** - The Foundation does not accept unsolicited full proposals. - If co-submitting to other funders, clearly indicate requested support and peer-review arrangements. --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation encourages open science, including the public sharing of data and methodologies. - Collaborative, multi-institutional projects are welcomed. - Studies involving patients undergoing treatment or enrolled in investigational studies may be considered. - Grants may support model development, experimental work, and sarcoma tissue registries. --- ## External Links - [Sarcoma Research Grants Initiative (Program Page)](https://slifkafoundation.org/biomedical-grants/sarcoma-research/#application) - [Annual Grant Cycle Schedule](https://slifkafoundation.org/about-us/annual-grant-cycle-schedule/) - [Alan B. Slifka Foundation Homepage](https://slifkafoundation.org) - [Contact Page](https://slifkafoundation.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email (Sarcoma LOIs) | [sarcomaLOI@slifkafoundation.org](mailto:sarcomaLOI@slifkafoundation.org) | | Phone | 212.303.9470 | | Address | 515 Madison Avenue, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10022, United States | | General Contact Page | [https://slifkafoundation.org/contact-us/](https://slifkafoundation.org/contact-us/) |

Sarcoma Research Grants Initiative - Alan B. Slifka Foundation

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