MISSION

The ACPMP Research Foundation Catalyst Research Grant provides up to $50,000 over two years.

The ACPMP Research Foundation Catalyst Research Grant Program is intended to support basic scientific, clinical, or translational research that is focused on appendix cancer and/or appendiceal pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). The aim of this grant program is to promote studies of the biology, epidemiology, genetics, pharmacology, immunobiology, or biochemistry of malignant epithelial neoplasms of the appendix that have the potential to yield diagnostic, therapeutic, or population-based advances for these rare cancers. These studies may focus on appendiceal mucinous neoplasms, appendiceal adenocarcinomas (including signet ring cell adenocarcinoma and goblet cell adenocarcinoma), and/or pseudomyxoma peritonei of appendiceal origin.

For this grant cycle, the ACPMP Research Foundation has a special interest in goblet cell and signet ring cell adenocarcinomas of the appendix as well as in the tumor microenvironment, however all areas of appendiceal cancer research will also be considered.

$1,695,000 MILLION FOR RESEARCH

ACPMP has distributed $1,695,000 in the form of 36 research grants since 2009. In addition, ACPMP also funded the 2023 Society for Surgical Society Young Investigator Grant of $25,000 for research in appendix cancer PMP, and related peritoneal surface malignancies. Finally, for the past several years, ACPMP has provided funding for numerous medical symposia where researchers convene and present cutting-edge research in these rare diseases.

PROCESS

All applicants are required to complete an online grant submission by the application deadline using the ProposalCentral website at https://proposalcentral.com. Applicants are required to enter information directly into the ProposalCentral online submission platform as well as upload all necessary documents. These instructions outline details regarding information to be entered on the submission platform as well as required materials for upload.

ProposalCentral Account Information:

NEW USERS with ProposalCentral: Select “Need an Account” and follow the prompts to complete the account registration process. After logging in, complete the ‘Professional Profile’ prior to beginning an application.

REGISTERED USERS with ProposalCentral: Log into the site with your Username/Password. If you cannot remember your login details, select the “Forgot Your Password?” link and follow the prompts to reset your login information.

To begin an ACPMP Research Foundation Catalyst Research Grant Application:

  1. In ProposalCentral, select the “Grant Opportunities” tab/page.
  2. Find the “ACPMP Research Foundation Catalyst Research Grants” program and click the “Apply Now” button in the Apply column.

Any difficulties with registration, log in or in creating your Catalyst Research Grant Application can be directed to ProposalCentral Customer Support at: pcsupport@altum.com or via phone at (800) 875-2562 (U.S. & Canada, Toll-Free) and +1-703-964-5840 (Direct Dial International).

CATALYST RESEARCH GRANT CYCLE TIMELINE

2024 Catalyst Grant Cycle Timeline

Full Application Deadline: December 15, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Review of Applications: late December 2023/January 2024

Award Notification: February 2024

Start of Grant Term: March 1, 2024

Inquiries about the ACPMP Research Foundation Grant Program guidelines, eligibility,
requirements, and application materials may be directed to the ACPMP Research
Foundation at info@acpmp.org