2024 MRF Research and Science Brochure

Funding Melanoma Research

The MRF provides emerging and established scientific investigators (from medical students to senior investigative teams) with highly sought-after, peer-reviewed grants across the disciplines of biology, immunology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. From 1998–April 2024, we have awarded 323 grants at 88 institutions, totaling $25.2 million.

323

GRANTS FUNDED AT 88 INSTITUTIONS

TYPES OF GRANTS FUNDED:

TYPES OF GRANTS PURPOSE

ELIGIBILITY

DURATION

MEDICAL STUDENT

Introduces students early in their careers to clinical/ research opportunities under the mentorship of an investigator engaged in melanoma research

Medical students at an accredited U.S. medical school or institution

1 year

RESIDENT/ FELLOW

Provides opportunities and funding to engage in short-term clinical or laboratory-based research projects

Residents or fellows in the United States with an interest in melanoma research

1 year

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Enables junior researchers to generate the ground- work that can leverage additional grant funding from other funding bodies

Junior investigators which include: • Postdoctoral fellows with less than five years of postdoctoral experience OR • A research associate, instructor, assistant professor or the equivalent Established researchers, mainly faculty with at least an associate professor appointment

2 years

ESTABLISHED INVESTIGATOR

Encourages proven researchers to continue research on emerging challenges in melanoma

2 years

TEAM Encourages collaboration across academic disciplines in an institution or among multiple institutions

A PI and at least one co-PI, ideally from different institutions and/or disciplines

2 years

Provides pilot translational awards, MRF-funded merit awards through partner organizations, donor-directed research funding and support for urgent or specific needs

OTHER

Varies by grant

Varies

GRANT RECIPIENT

GRANT RECIPIENT

T he MRF grant was instrumental in helping us to advance our melanoma research program and to connect with the melanoma community.

T his grant was the first one I was awarded after finishing my medical training, and tremendously helped establish my academic career.

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