Conquer Cancer/ASCO Foundation

Conquer Cancer/ASCO Foundation funding opportunities that may be of interest to University of Illinois Cancer Center members.


The Twisted Pink Metastatic Breast Cancer Impact Award

  • Letter of Intent Deadline: 02/03/25
  • Application Deadline: 03/31/25
  • Purpose: The Twisted Pink Metastatic Breast Cancer Impact Award will provide $200,000 over two years (direct costs only, no indirect costs allowed) to independently conduct basic, translational, and clinical research in metastatic breast cancer. The overall goal of this funding is to accelerate understanding and advancements in clinical applications for people living with metastatic breast cancer. Eligible applicants must hold a doctoral degree, have a full-time faculty appointment and a valid, active medical license in the U.S. at the time of application (if necessary for the conduct of the proposed research project).

The University of Illinois Cancer Center has approval to pursue the following grant opportunities from foundations through its Advancement team. As a Cancer Center member, please notify and work with Jane Erb ([email protected]) and her Advancement team if you have an interest in any of the following current opportunities or would like further information. The Advancement team will provide grant development support and handle submissions as awards count toward the Cancer Center’s philanthropic goals.

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