2-Mar-10 2:00 PM CST

Sontag Foundation $600,000 Brain Tumor Research Awards

Sontag Foundation Accepting Applications for $600,000 Brain Tumor Research Awards

Application Deadline: Noon, Wednesday March 24, 2010

Applications are now being accepted for Distinguished Scientist Awards - The Sontag Foundation's four-year, $600,000 career development/brain tumor research grants. Eligible applicants must be within the first three years of their first independent faculty appointment at a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) academic, research, or medical institution within the United States or an equivalent institution in Canada.

Proposed project must demonstrate potential to generate new knowledge relating to causes, cure or treatment of primary brain tumors/brain cancer. The Sontag Foundation anticipates awarding grants to the three most outstanding candidates in 2010.

Full eligibility criteria and required forms are available at http://www.sontagfoundation.org/grant_opps/grant_opps_dsa.htm. BEFORE forwarding any questions to info@sontagfoundation.org, please consult FAQ at
http://www.sontagfoundation.org/grant_opps/grant_opps_dsa_faq.htm

Kay W. Verble, Executive Director
The Sontag Foundation
816 A1A North, Suite 201
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904.273.8755
info@sontagfoundation.org