Standard and Community-Led Conference Awards
The Standard and Community-Led Conference Awards from UC Office of The President fund California events that advance breast cancer research, collaboration, and advocacy, with a focus on tangible scientific outcomes.
Funder: University of California - Office of The President
Due Dates: October 29, 2026: Standard Conference Award (Full application) | October 29, 2026: Community‑Led Conference Award (LOI) | February 18, 2027: Community‑Led Conference Award (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 direct costs per award; no indirect costs; up to one standard and one community-led award funded annually.
Summary: Supports California-based conferences and meetings advancing breast cancer research, collaboration, and advocacy, with a feedback process for community-led proposals.
Key Information: Only California-based events/applicants eligible; at least 50% of event must focus on breast cancer.
Description
The Standard and Community-Led Conference Awards, managed by the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP) at the University of California Office of the President, support the organization of conferences, symposia, retreats, and meetings that stimulate new ideas, foster collaborations, and address advocacy priorities in breast cancer research. These awards aim to energize California’s breast cancer research community, encourage the involvement of advocates, and generate tangible outcomes such as action plans or educational tools. The Community-Led Conference Award includes a letter of intent (LOI) process, providing applicants with valuable feedback prior to full application submission.
