Purpose: Support innovative, translational cancer research with strong potential to advance the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancers predominantly affecting women (e.g. breast, uterine, ovarian, cervical, endometrial, or a combination among others). 

Award: $100,000 total over two years ($50,000 per year). 

PI Eligibility: Full-time appointment as Assistant Professor or higher at submission; minimum 5% effort. The qualifying appointment must be in place by the application deadline. One co-PI is permitted and must meet the same eligibility requirements as the PI, including the minimum effort requirement. Postdoctoral contributors should be listed as co-investigators, not co-PIs. Current MKAF grant recipients are not eligible to apply for a new award while actively funded.

Internal Application Materials: 

1. 3-page proposal (including charts, etc.) - include title at top of page.

2. References

3. Biosketch of PI(s)

4. Letters of Support (3 page maximum) 

Note that if selected as the nominee, you will then be asked to complete a full proposal to the sponsor, which will contain additional or more detailed materials. 

Registration Opens 11/05/2026 Registration Closes 11/30/2026

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Contact Caitlin Campbell
ccampb52@jhmi.edu