Grant Program

BTFC Pilot Grant Program

Annual award to support Brain Tumor Research

Currently reviewing applications from qualified researchers at Mayo Clinic to fund pilot projects in brain tumor research.

One year award
No indirect costs allowed

Deadline for grant submission: Friday 4/6/12
Date of Award Notification: Friday 5/11/12
Date of Grant Activation: Friday 10/5/12

Scope of projects: Translational/clinical research focused on CNS tumors

Format of Proposal
A: 300 word limit abstract
B: 300 word limit lay abstract
C: 6 pages (this does not include the 2 abstracts, budget and bibliography)

Specific Aims:

Background/Rationale
Preliminary Data
Research Plan/Method
(Figures and Tables are to be included in this page limit)

D: Research Budget
E: Cover Letter (Please state how the proposed research would help to advance the care
of patients.)

Awardee(s) will be listed on web site by late summer.

First year award recipient: Dr. Nadia Laack
Second year award recipient: Dr. David Daniels

Scientific Review Board:
Dr. Brian O'Neill
Dr. Gesina Keating
Dr. Joon Uhm
Tom Canan

Board of Directors:
Sue Steinmetz
Shelly Kuhlmann
Deb Sprau
Liz Canan
Marge Severid