ALSF\u2019s mission is to find cures and better treatments for childhood cancers through hypothesis-driven research.<\/p>\n
Innovation Grant Description<\/span> Applicant Eligibility Criteria<\/p>\n Evaluation Criteria<\/p>\n
\nAlex\u2019s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is committed to creating opportunities for new and innovative research into treatments and cures for childhood cancers. Innovation grants are designed as seed funding for researchers with a novel approach to pediatric oncology scientific investigation. This may represent a change in research direction and\/or an innovative new idea that moves away from an investigator\u2019s prior research but for which a strong case is made for the potential impact on childhood
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\nInnovation Grants will support research proposals to be carried out by investigators who are already established, have a recent track record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of successfully competing for extramural funding. The grant is for two years up to $125,000 per year for direct costs only. A no-cost extension is permitted if progress is demonstrated and budget properly justified.<\/p>\n\n
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\nGrants must be focused on pediatric translational oncology, from understanding basic biologic underpinnings to new therapies.<\/li>\n