Do you have a history of creativity and innovation in your career -- a reputation for "out of the box" thinking in your field? Do you believe you can make a significant contribution to the eradication of breast cancer? Dedicate at least 50% of your time over the next few years toward this goal and apply for an Innovator Award from the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP).
DoD is currently inviting submissions for awards that offer:
* Up to $3 million for a period of up to four years;
* Applicants sought from all areas of investigation (biological and physical sciences, computer sciences, philosophy, economics, social sciences, etc.)
* Selection based on individual's talent and potential;
* No prior breast cancer research required;
* Traditional research proposal not required;
* Letter of Intent required by May 30, 2001;
* Complete application required by June 13, 2001;
* Work to be done in a United States institution but principal investigator does not have to have U.S. citizenship.
More information on the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program and the Innovator Awards is available at this URL or by calling 301-619-7079.
Complete requirements for Innovator Award applications are available in the BCRP March 19, Program Announcement II, which can be downloaded from this URL.
[Contact: Gail Whitehead]
03-May-2001
