ABOUT THE APPENDIX CANCER PMP RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Founded in 2008, the ACPMP Research Foundation was created by a community of individuals affected by appendix cancer (AC), pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), and related peritoneal surface malignancies. The ACPMP Research Foundation is dedicated to supporting and funding promising research and education that moves us toward a cure for appendix cancer, PMP, and related peritoneal surface malignancies. The Foundation also endeavors to support the appendix cancer community of patients and their caregivers by providing the latest and most accurate information.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

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

The ACPMP Research Foundation Catalyst Research Grants 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.

The ACPMP Research Foundation Catalyst Research Grants provide up to $50,000 over two years for costs associated with the proposed research project. Indirect costs are not allowed under this mechanism. Applications will be considered based upon the potential to translate research to extramural funding applications (e.g. NIH, DoD, FDA, corporate sponsors), additional pre-clinical studies and clinical trials and the innovation of the proposal aligned with the goals of the grant program.

Proposals are requested in, but not limited to the areas of: early detection and diagnosis of appendiceal tumors, appendix cancer genetics, development of novel model systems of appendix cancers, molecular and clinical determinants of appendiceal malignancies, and pre-clinical studies and/or clinical trials for appendix cancer-specific diagnostic/therapeutic targets.

$2,100,000 MILLION FOR RESEARCH

ACPMP has distributed $2,000,000 in the form of 46 research grants since 2009. In addition, ACPMP also funded the 2024 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

2025 Catalyst Grant Cycle Timeline Coming Soon

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