Apply For a Seed Grant

We are no longer accepting applications for our 2024 Powered by Pablove seed grants. Please check back in Spring 2025 for our next open grant application. Off-cycle applications relating to Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome will be considered at any time.  

What Powered by Pablove Research Grants Fund

The Pablove Foundation invites pediatric cancer researchers to apply for our Powered by Pablove Seed Grant Program, which provides funds to conduct innovative, cutting edge investigations, with preferences going toward less common childhood cancers. In addition, projects that focus on Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome (OMS) will be considered. Our seed grants serve to advance the work of our researchers to qualify for larger grants, federal funding and clinical trial. The Pablove Foundation is interested in principal investigators who will join us in taking risks, pushing for new solutions, and harnessing the transformative power of science in their research in the following broad areas:

By seeking answers and adding to the body of knowledge in pediatric cancer research, The Pablove Foundation will make an impact on the lives of children who are affected by childhood cancer.

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FAQs

What is the application deadline?

The following dates apply to all 2024 applications:

Who is Eligible to Apply?

All our Powered by Pablove Seed Grants are designed for researchers currently towards the end of their clinical fellowship or postdoctoral training or within five (5) years of completion of training. 

Applicants must have an MD or PhD or equivalent degree. 

International applicants and institutions are welcome to apply for all grants; there is no residency requirement. 

Past Powered by Pablove grant recipients are not eligible to apply.

Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome (OMS) Grants ONLY: Please note that the
Pablove Foundation welcomes broad ranging applications applicable to OMS, including
from investigators who are in a clinical fellowship, postdoctoral training, or are
established investigators.

How Much Do We Fund?

The Pablove Foundation is offering two (2) separate grant opportunities this year. 

Powered by Pablove Seed Grants provide $50,000 in direct costs for one (1) year of funding. Upon timely submission of the required deliverables, an additional 5% of the award amount (up to $2,500) will be provided to the sponsoring institutions to cover indirect costs (F&A) at the end of the grant’s performance period.

Powered by Pablove OMS Grants provide up to $100,000 in direct costs for two (2) years of funding for research focusing on opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome. Upon timely submission of the required deliverables, an additional 5% of the award amount (up to $5,000) will be provided to the sponsoring institutions to cover indirect costs (F&A) at the end of the grant’s performance period.

What Can the Funds Be Used For?

All direct funds may be used for direct costs that cover investigators’ salaries (including key personnel other than the PI), supplies, technical help, small equipment directly related to the proposed project, and travel. Indirect (F&A) costs, other than described above, are not allowed, and purchases of capital equipment are strongly discouraged and are typically not approved.

can I submit more than one (1) LOI?

No. Multiple LOI submissions for the same principal investigator, even if for different grant opportunities, are not allowed. We do allow multiple submissions from a single institution. 

What is The Review Process?

Applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through the proposalCENTRAL system. All LOIs will be vetted through a competitive peer review process by the Pablove Foundation  Scientific Advisory Committee. Based on their scores, a limited number of the most meritorious LOIs will be invited to submit Full Research Proposals to be considered for the available grant funding.  The Pablove Foundation does not provide critiques for LOI applicants.

For full proposals, the Pablove Foundation Scientific Advisory Committee peer review panel uses standard NIH guidelines for scoring applicants with an emphasis on innovation, approach, as well as relevance to the mission of The Pablove Foundation. Review critiques will be provided to the proposal PI who participates in the full proposal stage. 

The final decision on which projects to fund is made by the Pablove Foundation Board of Directors.

How Can I get help?

For questions about The Pablove Foundation grant process, please email [email protected].

For technical support contact proposalCENTRAL Customer Support by e-mail or by phone. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 800 875 2562 (Toll-free U.S. and Canada) or +1 703 964 5840 (Direct Dial International) Normal Business Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm Eastern Time

Guidelines

Pablove 2024 Seed Program LOI Guidelines