[ Cancer Research Institute - STAR Program | Research Funding ]
Event details
| Date | 15.01.2020 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: The Lloyd J. Old STAR Program provides grants of $1.25 million over 5 years to mid-career scientists. This long-term funding will not be tied to a specific research project, but rather will aim to provide a degree of flexibility and freedom for investigators to explore out-of-the-box and disruptive avenues of research. Candidates selected for this award are expected to be future “stars” in the field of cancer immunology: Scientists Taking Risks.
Duration: 60 months
Funding: USD $1’250’000
Eligibility: The applicant must have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. (or equivalent). Applicants must belong to one of the following categories as of July 1, 2020:
How to Apply: The process for applying for a Lloyd J. Old STAR Program grant consists of two parts: an application, and an (invited) interview in New York City. The deadline for the receipt of applications is January 15; applications can be completed on the online platform. For EPFL applicants, contact the Research Office as soon as you begin your application. Candidates will be notified in early March whether or not they have been invited to the Cancer Research Institute in New York City for an interview.
Deadline: 15 January 2020
Further information
Duration: 60 months
Funding: USD $1’250’000
Eligibility: The applicant must have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. (or equivalent). Applicants must belong to one of the following categories as of July 1, 2020:
- Tenure-track assistant professor with a minimum of 3 years in this position (appointed on or before July 1, 2017)
- Tenure-track associate professor with a maximum of 3 years in this position (appointed on or after July 1, 2017)
How to Apply: The process for applying for a Lloyd J. Old STAR Program grant consists of two parts: an application, and an (invited) interview in New York City. The deadline for the receipt of applications is January 15; applications can be completed on the online platform. For EPFL applicants, contact the Research Office as soon as you begin your application. Candidates will be notified in early March whether or not they have been invited to the Cancer Research Institute in New York City for an interview.
Deadline: 15 January 2020
Further information
- More information about the program is available here.
- The application portal can be found here.
- For the institutional signature, or for any other questions, please contact the Research Office.
Practical information
- General public
- Free