Research Grants

SFA Research Grants

The Sarcoma Foundation of America has developed a program to provide grants to investigators interested in translational science Sarcoma research. Funding of up to $50,000, allowing up to 10 percent indirect costs, is available to cover equipment and supplies in support of research on the etiology, molecular biology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of human Sarcomas. Interested parties may begin submitting grant applications on October 1, 2012. Grants will be reviewed by the SFA Medical Advisory Board immediately following the application deadline of January 31, 2013. Applicants will be notified in early April as to the award decision for their proposal. The funds awarded will be then available for research by June 1, 2013.

In accordance with the mission of the Foundation, research involving the development of novel agents against Sarcoma, or research that could potentially lead to the development of novel agents against Sarcoma, is eligible for this funding. Preference will be given to proposals on promising molecular targets and new or uncommon therapeutic approaches. These approaches include, but are not limited to:

METABOLIC TARGETS: c-Met, HDACs, WNT pathway signaling, rank ligand, IGF2; PI3 kinase, Akt, Hedgehog pathway (Ihh, Shh, Dhh),
PARP, Notch, and Beta-catenin.

THERAPEUTIC CLASSES APPLICABLE TO SARCOMA: Immunotherapy, Metabolomics, miRNAs, Cytokines CCL2, and CCL3.

In compliance with IRS instructions, grants cannot fund clinical trials, but all other areas of research can be considered for funding.

The goal of the grant application process is to be “user-friendly.” Applicants should review the submissions instructions that outline the procedures for the funding process.

Programs & Resources

Information on sarcoma subtypes, treatments, clinical trials, and other important resources for sarcoma patients and families.

Information on the Sarcoma Patient Registry. If you are diagnosed with sarcoma, please consider joining the Registry.

Information on applying for a sarcoma research grant, current research funded by the SFA, and past research grants.