Request for Applications (RFAs) and Grant Awardees

2024 STTR Innovative Translation Research Partnerships Grant

STTR is excited to announce the 2024 STTR $100K Innovative Translational Research Partnerships Grant, which will award $100,000 each to two exceptional translational research projects. This initiative aims to foster innovative and impactful research by encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration among diverse teams within our organization.

The 2024 applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on November 27th, 2024.
 

Application Requirements

  • Goals: Applicants are invited to submit proposals that present a clear hypothesis, aims, and expected outcomes that will propel the field forward. Applications will be peer-reviewed based on major NIH scoring criteria, including significance, innovation, and approach, as well as the following:
  • Translational Focus: Projects should demonstrate potential for impact within five years, progressing toward clinical trials or achieving population-level impact.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Proposals should involve teams that unite various departments, such as data science, pathology, etc.
  • Early Career Support: Priority will be given to applications that include collaborations with junior faculty members at the assistant professor level.
  • Alignment with Organizational Goals: Contributions should align with Fred Hutch’s mission and strategic priorities.

Eligibility Requirements

Open to all Principal Investigators (PIs) at Fred Hutch, the University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s involved in translational research. Must include one PI (or Co-PI) who is an STTR member with a primary appointment at Fred Hutch. Additionally, applicants must be willing to evaluate research proposals, provide feedback, and participate in the selection process. Reviewers are encouraged to allocate sufficient time per submission to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.


Application Materials

Please submit a completed application form along with a lay proposal, a detailed research proposal, and a complete budget using the 2024 Budget Form. 

Application Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted electronically as a PDF document to STTR, STTRCancer@fredhutch.org, by 11:59 p.m. PT on November 27th, 2024.


Questions?

For any questions or further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to STTRCancer@fredhutch.org. Thank you for your commitment to advancing translational research!