Funding Opportunities

GW faculty are automatically sent Funding Alerts of federal and foundation funding in two-dozen research areas and updates in the Research Matters blog.  More funding is available in the Pilot Translational & Clinical Studies Program from our CTSI-CN. Information on GW Foundation & Corporation Funding is available.

The GW Office of Sponsored Projects supports university faculty and staff in all applications for support. OSP assists researchers with identifying appropriate funding opportunities, submitting competitive proposals and managing successful projects.

Available Funding

GW Cancer Center Publication Support Award

The GW Cancer Center (GWCC) is offering funding to support the publication of collaborative, multi- author research papers in high-impact journals. This initiative aims to foster collaboration within and across GWCC research programs and to highlight research that aligns with GWCC's mission of advancing cancer research, prevention, treatment, and policy.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the GWCC Publication Support Award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Manuscripts must include two or more GWCC faculty authors from the following GWCC research programs: CCHE, CBIP, or CTOP.
  • Applicants must have been GWCC members for at least 60 days prior to submitting their application.
  • Applicants must serve as the primary investigator(s) or lead/senior author(s) on the manuscript.
  • The manuscript must be submitted to or accepted by a high-impact, peer-reviewed journal (as defined by the applicant’s research program).
  • The manuscript must be original research (e.g., not a review, commentary, letter to the editor, or case report).
  • Research must align with GWCC's mission, focusing on cancer research, prevention, treatment, or policy.

Preference Will Be Given to Research That:

  • Addresses the GWCC’s catchment area (D.C. and surrounding M.D./V.A. counties).
  • Focuses on priority cancers such as breast, prostate, tobacco-related, and viral-associated cancers.
  • Targets priority populations, including Black, African Immigrant, Latina/o, and LGBTQI+ communities.
  • Utilizes GWCC shared resources.
  • Involves multiple GWCC authors who have not frequently collaborated.
  • Includes junior investigators or trainees (e.g., T32 training program participants, extramural grants).
  • Demonstrates active participation in GWCC activities, such as attending at least 50% of Research Program meetings and regularly engaging in Center lectures, retreats, and events.

Funding Requests

Applicants may request funding for manuscripts that are either in the process of submission or have been accepted but require additional resources for publication. The applicant must disclose any other sources of funding for publication costs, with preference given to applications without available funding.

Application Process

  1. Complete and submit the GWCC Publication Support Award Interest Form along with a copy of the manuscript to your Research Program’s Associate Center Director
    (ACD).
  2. Upon ACD approval, the ACD will forward the materials to the Cancer Center Administration for review by the Cancer Center Director.
  3. If approved by the GWCC Director, the GWCC Administration will coordinate the payment process with the applicant.

Award Allocation

Funding is available for two awards per quarter during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Proposal Submission

Once a manuscript is accepted for publication, applicants must submit a copy of the page charge invoice and the manuscript for final review and payment processing.

Expenditure Guidelines

Award funding may be used to cover publication-related costs, including fees for open access, page charges, and other applicable expenses.

Rolling Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Review Committee

The Cancer Center Director, in consultation with Associate Center Directors, will make the final award selection.

For further inquiries, contact: Ashley Maher, PhD, Research Program Manager.

GW-American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant Pilot Award  (ACS-IRG)

The George Washington University Cancer Center (GWCC) American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS-IRG), with added support from the GWCC Katzen Center Research Fund, annually awards non-renewable pilot grants to three investigators for up to a maximum of $60,000 each for one year.

Request for Applications