Call for Letters of Intent

Research Focus

• Basic Science: Research using laboratory-based models without clinical data from patients
• Translational Science: Research studying human samples or data obtained from human samples, annotated with clinical outcome data
• Clinical Science: Studies of outcomes in human patients; includes population and epidemiology research

Degree

• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Academic Level

• Postdoctoral Fellows and Clinical Fellows, within 3 years of terminal degree, who do not have faculty positions
• Junior Faculty within first 4 years of appointment at the time of application; includes Instructors and Assistant Professors
• There are no restrictions for applicants as to age or national origin

Institutional Requirements

• Academic or medical or research institutions based anywhere worldwide
• Sponsoring institution must assign a Mentor in the proposed research field who assumes responsibility and provides guidance for the research

Other Eligibility Requirements

• Past Award recipients are not eligible to apply
• Prior experience in the field of cholangiocarcinoma is not required

Funding

• The number of grants in each funding cycle is determined based on the availability of funds. It is likely that CCF will award nine (9) new grants this year.
• Each grant will provide up to $50,000 over one year for expenses related to the research project, which may include salary and benefits of the grant recipient.
• CCF will not fund Indirect Costs

Key Components of a Letter of Intent

• Translational research that has the ability to impact cholangiocarcinoma patient outcomes
• Hypothesis-driven specific aims with well-designed analyses
• Feasible project that is able to be completed within the 1-year time span of the grant
• Identified Mentor who will be able to support the project aims and the applicant
• Good statistical rigor

Evaluation of Letters of Intent

• A limited number of applicants whose Letters of Intent are deemed most meritorious will be invited to submit full applications.
• The Letters of Intent will be reviewed by the CCF Scientific Review Committee, comprised of established clinical, translational, and basic science researchers.
• Applicants will be notified regarding LOI selection by Friday, August 27, 2021.

Letters of Intent (LOI) Narrative

• The LOI should provide a brief summary of the proposed research project, including Significance, Investigator(s), Innovation, Approach, and Environment. (1 page limit)
• The LOI must be accompanied by the applicant's Biographical Sketch.