The Sam Day Foundation (SDF) advances research for childhood and young adult cancers and facilitates wellness-centered support and experiences so kids with cancer can survive and live well.
The Sam Day Foundation is interested in innovative research projects with a high likelihood of generating more curative and less toxic therapies to children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer. SDF is focused on the most destructive and challenging cancers in the field of pediatric oncology, and looks to partner with researchers and clinicians who demonstrate a commitment to creating a better future for young people with cancer.
Deadlines:
Jan. 17, 2025 – Required Letter of intent due
March 31, 2025 – Applications due
The following are SDF research funding priorities
• Pediatric, adolescent, and young adult sarcoma and brain tumors.
• Any phase of research from bench to bedside, including correlative studies.
• SDF is open to research studies focused on nutrition and childhood cancer. Studies that seek to improve long-term health outcomes, treatment tolerance, quality of life, and anti-cancer properties are of interest.
• Ultra-rare sarcoma and brain tumor research is encouraged and especially favorable in studies that are inclusive of more than one cancer.
• Clinical trial funding will be considered only for supported correlative biology.
• SDF does not fund projects outside of the United States.
Grants will be awarded for up to $150,000 over one or two years.