Imagination Grants for Cancer Research is sponsored by Wayne D Kuni And Joan E Kuni. These grants serve as a catalyst for new exploration, intended to fulfill an unmet need or advance efforts in the pursuit of impactful and innovative cancer research. Funding supports existing programs to broaden work or new exploratory projects to determine proof of concept. Focus areas include rare cancers, pediatric cancer, and improving outcomes for underserved communities.

Geographic focus: Oregon and Washington

Focus areas: Cancer Research, Clinical Research, Pediatric Cancer, Rare Cancers, Healthcare Innovation

Cancer Research Grants - Learn More Here | Kuni Foundation Applicants notified of decision: Imagination Grants for Cancer Research Imagination Grants for Cancer Research serve as a catalyst for new exploration. These 18-month grants are intended to fulfill an unmet need or to advance efforts in the pursuit of impactful and innovative cancer research.

Imagination Grants for Cancer Research can be used to: Support an existing program in order to broaden or strengthen the work or advance the research to the next critical phase Fund a new exploratory project or effort to determine “proof of concept” Projects that demonstrate collaboration and data sharing across a range of institutions and/or disciplines are highly encouraged.

However, the principal investigator(s) must be located in Washington or Oregon. Organizations must have a primary focus on cancer research or a dedicated cancer research division. Supported activities include equipment purchases, information technology, data and measurement systems, and capacity building.

Travel, meals and conferences are not eligible for funding. Please speak with a member of the Foundation team before requesting or budgeting for conference travel. Our grants are dedicated toward organizations located in and directly serving residents of Washington or Oregon.

Organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a public institution providing services and research that align with the Foundation’s mission. We welcome and encourage collaboration with entities inside and outside of our region, recognizing that clinical trials often require a large geographic footprint.

We support collaborative, multi-institutional efforts when the work is being led by researchers based in Oregon or Washington.

We will not consider requests for: Reserve funds or debt elimination Tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability statuses in the delivery of services and in their employment practices Size and Duration of Grant Duration of Grant: 18 months (1.

5 years) Funding range: Up to $100,000 Indirect cost rate: 10 percent Capital and Infrastructure Data and measurement systems We appreciate your time and interest in applying for a grant from the Kuni Foundation. If you have any questions about the grant program or application process, please contact us via email at grants@kunifoundaton. org.

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