Duke University School of Medicine invites partnership applications from Duke faculty and postdoctoral fellows to explore innovative approaches to harness the immune system to combat cancer. This opportunity is made possible through a generous philanthropic gift from Dr. Ernest and Louise Borden. The intent of these awards is to develop a funding trajectory for junior faculty members through support for an outstanding postdoctoral fellow in their laboratory, together with associated research expenses. Awarded projects will receive $50,000 for a 12-month project period. Areas of focus include, but are not restricted to, immune checkpoint inhibitors, innovative research in tumor evasion, and novel approaches to cell therapy.
Application packets should be submitted by February 9, 2023, at 5:00pm by email to VDBS@duke.edu. Late applications will not be considered. Applications should be a single pdf packet that contains:
- Research description (limit 3 pages excluding references), including the project aims and significance, translational potential, and overview of the trainee’s research experience, including achievements to date, impact of the proposed project on the trainee’s career advancement plans, and the mentoring role of the faculty member in the proposed project.
- Applicant and trainee NIH biosketches
- Budget, using PHS 398 form page 4
- Budget justification (limit 1 page)