New minimum effort requirements now apply to this opportunity, mandating at least 80% effort for postdocs and 100% research time for predoctoral applicants. When drafting your proposal, you are now encouraged to leverage existing NF data resources in your research plan. As an added benefit, awardees can also request reimbursement for open access publication fees.
Funder: Children's Tumor Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (Young Investigator Award) (projected)
Funding Amounts: Two years of salary support; maximum base salary: $28,788/year (predoctoral) or $62,232–$75,564/year (postdoctoral, based on experience); up to 20% fringe benefits and 10% indirect costs; supplemental travel allowance up to $5,000.
Summary: Provides early-career researchers in neurofibromatosis with two years of salary support to help launch independent NF research careers.
Key Information: For postdocs within 7 years of doctorate or senior doctoral students; research must be directly relevant to neurofibromatosis.