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Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Pilot Projects Program

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is accepting applications seeking support for innovative, significant pilot projects in cancer research; deadline is Oct. 1.

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About the Program

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is accepting applications seeking support for innovative, significant pilot projects in cancer research. The purpose of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Pilot Projects Program is to sponsor high-quality, novel, cancer-focused research in order to foster the development of early-stage projects and encourage their transition to securing external funding.


Eligibility

  • All University of Nebraska Faculty members with an academic appointment at or above the level of Instructor are eligible to apply for a pilot project award. (Awards to postdoctoral fellows or graduate students are not allowed).
  • The Project Principal Investigator(s) must be members of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Cneter. If you are not currently a member of the Cancer Center, please contact Matt Winfrey to request membership.
  • Projects must focus on some aspect of cancer-related research.


Learn more about available funds, funding target areas and more for the Pilot Projects Program.

Please contact the Office of Research and Creative Activity at 402-554-2286 or unosponpro@unomaha.edu if you intend to apply.


Download the Application