The Prouty Pilot Project mechanism is designed to advance meritorious cancer research and collaborative interactions.
The purpose of developmental funds is to support preliminary studies that demonstrate novel approaches and provide preliminary data necessary for proposed grant applications.
To fulfill the translational expectation of comprehensive cancer centers, projects are sought that pursue understanding of cancer mechanisms, therapeutic approaches, application of scientific discoveries to clinical practice or community interventions and underlying mechanisms behind observations from patient care or public health. At least one member of the investigative team must be a Cancer Center Member belonging to one of our four research programs (CPS, ICI, SGN, or TEC).
Calls for applications are sent out to all DCC Members twice yearly. In general, letters of intent are due on the first business day in June (LOI cycle 1) and October (LOI cycle 2). Applications are due on the first business day in July (application cycle 1) and November (application cycle 2). These dates are meant as a guide, and deadlines for each application cycle and specific details of requirements may vary slightly for each request for application, so we recommend attention to emailed requests for applications.
In contrast to the Cancer Center's ACS/IRG awards, funded investigators are eligible, but the application should address how the request represents novel work in light of current funding.
Below are links to past calls for applications, meant for general guidance only. Please consult the most recent calls for application for up-to-date requirements.
- Call for Pilot Projects (example) (PDF)
- Letter of Intent for Cancer Center Development Funds (example) (PDF)
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Edward Usherwood
Director of Research Development
edward.j.usherwood@dartmouth.edu