Research Grant FAQ's

How do I apply for a grant?

The grant application will be available ONLY during the time applications are being accepted. During that time, you can apply for a research grant on proposalCENTRAL. 

What is the deadline?

The deadline for the 2011-2012 grant cycle has closed.  Applications for 2012/2013 will begin being accepted on September 1, 2012. 

Do I need to be a U.S. citizen?

No. However, the proposed research must be conducted in a non-profit research organization, a medical institution or an educational institution located in the United States.

Am I eligible?

Please read about the research grant eligibility and requirements. Should you have questions not answered by this document, please contact the Program Director at research@melanoma.org.

How many grant programs are currently funded by the foundation?

The foundation currently funds three grant programs: Established Investigator (up to $200,000 over a two-year period), Career Development (up to $100,000 over a two-year period) and Medical Student (up to $3,000 over a one-year period).

What is the frequency of payment of grants?

Awarded grants are paid in four equal installments in March and September of the two year award period. The full amount of the Medical Student grant is awarded in March.

What is the difference between the three programs?

The Established Investigator program is designed for senior researchers. The Career Development program is designed for junior researchers. The Medical Student program is designed for current medical students.

How long is the summary (abstract) section of the grant?

The abstract should be limited to 3,000 characters and should be written for a lay audience.

How long is the research plan section of the grant?

The research plan is limited to 6 pages, not including references.

How do I enter the research plan?

The research plan, along with all grant application documents, will be uploaded as a PDF in proposalCENTRAL.

What information is included in the project plan?

The text of the research plan should contain sufficient information for evaluation by the review panel. The plan should cover specific aims, background, rationale, significance, results of previous research directly related to the project title, experimental design and procedures and references.  References are not counted in the 6 page limit.

Are technician salaries supported under the Established Investigator grant program?

Technician, graduate student, and other 'junior' salaries are supported because we are trying to encourage them to enter and stay in the field.

Why aren't salaries for the Established principal investigator (PI) supported?

The Established PI should already have salary support and we want our money to go directly to research on melanoma.

Can an award be transferred to a new institution?

A grant can be transferred upon approval of the Program Director. For detailed criteria and instructions, please contact the Program Director at research@melanoma.org.