Susan G. Komen
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award. Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.
All interested PIs must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) through the UConn Quest Portal by the deadline listed below to be considered.
If the number of NOIs exceeds the sponsor’s limit, an internal competition will be conducted (see full process on our website). If the number of NOIs does not exceed the limit, eligible PIs who submitted an NOI by the deadline will be reviewed and typically approved to move forward.
Only PIs selected and approved by OVPR are eligible to submit to the sponsor.
Program Information: https://www.komen.org/wp-content/uploads/FY27-CCR-LOI-Announcement_FINALv2.pdf
Quest Portal Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/CCRG_FY27
Keywords: Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer Biology, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Therapies, Mentoring Programs
Award Details: $450,000 ($150,000/year for 3 years – combined direct & indirect costs)
Number of UConn Applicants: 2 UConn – 2 UCH
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must: 1) have a doctoral degree, such as M.D., Ph.D., D.Ph.., D.O., or equivalent; 2) currently hold a full-time faculty appointment; 3) not have held any faculty appointment, including non-tenure and tenure track appointments combined, for more than a total of 6 years by the Application due date. All positions that are considered as “Faculty” positions by the Applicant/PI’s institution (or prior institution) count towards the 6-year limit. This may include positions such as Instructor, Research Fellow, or other non-tenure track faculty positions as appropriate; 4) not simultaneously hold any other Grant awarded by Susan G. Komen; 5) not currently be or have been a PI on an existing NIH R01 grant or equivalent as of the date of Award Notification (on or around April 15, 2027). 6) conduct the proposed research and training at the Lead Mentor’s U.S. based institution 6) have adequate space and facilities to conduct the proposed research; 7) be able to devote at least 75% of full-time effort to breast cancer research and activities, i.e., protected research time.
Internal NOI Deadline: Monday, 6/15/2026 by 12 noon
Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, 6/22/2026 by 12 noon
Sponsor Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: 7/29/2026, 1 p.m. ET
Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: 10/5/2026, 1 p.m. ET
Program information: Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research Grants have fostered promising breast cancer researchers who are in the early stages of their faculty careers by providing support for up to three years of “protected time” for research career development under the guidance of a Mentor Committee.
Research projects must be hypothesis-driven, breast cancer-focused studies. They may be considered basic, translational, clinical and/or population science in nature and should align with Komen’s research priorities and mission to save lives from breast cancer.
Komen’s research priorities are; conquering metastatic and aggressive breast cancers, advancing personalized breast cancer care throughout the continuum of care, and improving health outcomes for everyone impacted by breast cancer.
LOIs that are not hypothesis-driven, breast cancer-focused studies, will be withdrawn from consideration without an opportunity for appeal.
Internal Competition Information: If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include:
- A one-page LOI including the following information:
- Title (lay friendly)
- Research Plan: Must demonstrate consideration to the entire 3-year grant term expected of this grant mechanism, including detailed information on the specific aims and research goals. The Applicant/PI must propose a Research Plan that includes a clear and concise statement of the research question, hypothesis(es), and specific aims of the Research Project.
- Impact and Innovation: Briefly summarize how, if successful, the proposal and specific aims will increase our understanding of breast cancer and lead to advances in the field and/or breast cancer care, and the project’s significance and potential impact to breast cancer patients, including who will/will not benefit from the findings of the research study.
- 1–2-page basic budget overview with justifications (indirect costs can’t exceed 15% of total direct costs).
- Biosketches or brief CVs for key personnel.
For more information about the limited submission process, please check out our FAQ page.
For additional assistance, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu.
Follow UConn Research on Twitter & LinkedIn.
Submissions to this program are made via a third-party software application, SurveyMonkey Apply. The terms of use and privacy statements for this software apply to your use of it and to the information you provide in your application. Before proceeding with your submission, please review their terms and privacy statements linked below.
Career Catalyst Research Grants
Susan G. Komen
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award. Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.
All interested PIs must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) through the UConn Quest Portal by the deadline listed below to be considered.
If the number of NOIs exceeds the sponsor’s limit, an internal competition will be conducted (see full process on our website). If the number of NOIs does not exceed the limit, eligible PIs who submitted an NOI by the deadline will be reviewed and typically approved to move forward.
Only PIs selected and approved by OVPR are eligible to submit to the sponsor.
Program Information: https://www.komen.org/wp-content/uploads/FY27-CCR-LOI-Announcement_FINALv2.pdf
Quest Portal Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/CCRG_FY27
Keywords: Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer Biology, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Therapies, Mentoring Programs
Award Details: $450,000 ($150,000/year for 3 years – combined direct & indirect costs)
Number of UConn Applicants: 2 UConn – 2 UCH
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must: 1) have a doctoral degree, such as M.D., Ph.D., D.Ph.., D.O., or equivalent; 2) currently hold a full-time faculty appointment; 3) not have held any faculty appointment, including non-tenure and tenure track appointments combined, for more than a total of 6 years by the Application due date. All positions that are considered as “Faculty” positions by the Applicant/PI’s institution (or prior institution) count towards the 6-year limit. This may include positions such as Instructor, Research Fellow, or other non-tenure track faculty positions as appropriate; 4) not simultaneously hold any other Grant awarded by Susan G. Komen; 5) not currently be or have been a PI on an existing NIH R01 grant or equivalent as of the date of Award Notification (on or around April 15, 2027). 6) conduct the proposed research and training at the Lead Mentor’s U.S. based institution 6) have adequate space and facilities to conduct the proposed research; 7) be able to devote at least 75% of full-time effort to breast cancer research and activities, i.e., protected research time.
Internal NOI Deadline: Monday, 6/15/2026 by 12 noon
Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, 6/22/2026 by 12 noon
Sponsor Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: 7/29/2026, 1 p.m. ET
Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: 10/5/2026, 1 p.m. ET
Program information: Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research Grants have fostered promising breast cancer researchers who are in the early stages of their faculty careers by providing support for up to three years of “protected time” for research career development under the guidance of a Mentor Committee.
Research projects must be hypothesis-driven, breast cancer-focused studies. They may be considered basic, translational, clinical and/or population science in nature and should align with Komen’s research priorities and mission to save lives from breast cancer.
Komen’s research priorities are; conquering metastatic and aggressive breast cancers, advancing personalized breast cancer care throughout the continuum of care, and improving health outcomes for everyone impacted by breast cancer.
LOIs that are not hypothesis-driven, breast cancer-focused studies, will be withdrawn from consideration without an opportunity for appeal.
Internal Competition Information: If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include:
- A one-page LOI including the following information:
- Title (lay friendly)
- Research Plan: Must demonstrate consideration to the entire 3-year grant term expected of this grant mechanism, including detailed information on the specific aims and research goals. The Applicant/PI must propose a Research Plan that includes a clear and concise statement of the research question, hypothesis(es), and specific aims of the Research Project.
- Impact and Innovation: Briefly summarize how, if successful, the proposal and specific aims will increase our understanding of breast cancer and lead to advances in the field and/or breast cancer care, and the project’s significance and potential impact to breast cancer patients, including who will/will not benefit from the findings of the research study.
- 1–2-page basic budget overview with justifications (indirect costs can’t exceed 15% of total direct costs).
- Biosketches or brief CVs for key personnel.
For more information about the limited submission process, please check out our FAQ page.
For additional assistance, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu.
Follow UConn Research on Twitter & LinkedIn.
Submissions to this program are made via a third-party software application, SurveyMonkey Apply. The terms of use and privacy statements for this software apply to your use of it and to the information you provide in your application. Before proceeding with your submission, please review their terms and privacy statements linked below.