Pilot Funding

SCOR Pilot Award

SCOR is launching a new pilot funding award to stimulate research that investigates important issues faced by cancer survivors and their caregivers. Through this pilot award, investigators will generate the critical preliminary data required to submit a competitive extramural research proposal.

Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Acute, long-term, and late effects of cancer treatment
• Health care delivery for cancer survivors
• Financial impact of cancer and its treatment
• Health promotion and health behavior among cancer survivors

Research investigating novel methods or measurement relevant to any of the aforementioned topics is encouraged. Research may be basic, translational, and/or clinical in nature. SCOR anticipates distributing one award per year of up to $50,000. The next call for proposals is planned for the early spring of 2025.

Hollings Amanda’s Research Award for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

An estimated 84,100 adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 to 39 were diagnosed with cancer in the United States in 2024. Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer is any cancer that affects a person age 15 to 39 at the time of diagnosis.

The purpose of Amanda’s Research Award is to stimulate and support research investigating and addressing the medical, psychological, and lifestyle challenges faced by the growing population of AYA cancer patients and survivors. Research proposals must be centered on a significant aspect of these challenges. Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Oncofertility and sexual health
• Mental health
• Pain management
• Cardiotoxicity
• Supportive and palliative care
• Care coordination
• Return to work
• Financial toxicity
• Health promotion and cancer prevention (e.g., physical activity, healthy eating, vaccination)

2024 Amanda’s Research Award Recipient